by. Wayne Conte Although the concept has been around for decades, the term “gamification” was coined in 2002 and exponentially gained popularity around 2010. Gamification is the use of game mechanics to engage users and [...]
by. Robin Remines It’s not unusual for there to be positive changes after a crisis. Sometimes new laws are put into place to protect us and other times people and organizations find a way [...]
by. Craig Sauer Many CUs won’t get involved with big data because of a lack of resources, but that’s a short-sighted approach. Don’t let the magnitude of “big data,” or uncertainty over [...]
Slowness. Freezing. Inefficiency. Not connecting. All are symptoms of a computer operating system or program when it is in need of an update. Most often the update notification appears but you have no idea what [...]
My new favorite metaphor comes from Michael Mandel of the Progressive Policy Institute who, in a 2010 blog, argued that regulations impact innovation the way pebbles impact a stream. “ No single regulation or regulatory activity [...]
Yes, I broke up with YouTube. Well, we broke up with YouTube. And you know what they say about breaking up… Actually, it was quite an easy decision to make simply for the fact that [...]
by Bethan Cowper The financial industry has faced multiple challenges in recent times, from advancements in technology to the increase in consumer education and expectation. This has led to the rise in the methods available [...]
by Robin Remines Is your credit union Business Impact Analysis (BIA ) full of junk? All too many times I’ve seen “answer phones” or “read email” show up on a critical process list. Now don’[...]
by Molly In our busy world the please and thank yous have lost their way. If you think about it, the use of the word “please” is totally self-centered. Would you “please” …(finish the sentence) [...]
by. Anthony Demangone "When eating bamboo sprouts, remember the man who planted them." --Chinese Proverb Gratitude is a path to serenity. It is a basic component of happiness and contentment. It is good business? Yes. [...]
I’m a big believer in enjoying each season of the year in its own time. That’s why you won’t see me joining the bizarre ritual of those that put up their Christmas [...]
by. Sean McDonald I just got back from a completely “unplugged” vacation! Two things about that: 1. If you’ve never done it (I mean a complete and total break from cell phones, laptops, i-whatevers, [...]
by. Henry Meier Many people, including my wife, accuse me of being a glass half-empty kind of guy. In fact, I’m just a realist. For instance, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, although Madison Avenue [...]
by. Chad Stanislav Meetings can be very beneficial or the biggest waste of time for a credit union, company or organization. How many times have you been in a work meeting and when it’s [...]
by. James Robert Lay Since posting my proposition for credit unions to Unite for Good yet once again in 2014, I have received some positive feedback from quite a few regarding the idea. The big [...]
