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One credit union trend I love is the “All Staff Training Day” Taking an obscure holiday like Columbus Day – remaining closed – and going off-site to a fun place for the entire staff to learn, laugh, bond, eat and receive logo SWAG.
I have had the honor to be the guest speaker at many of these events. I’ve seen CEOs dress up like bikers, HR Directors in a Pickle Costume tossing rubber pickles into the crowd, amazing and funny videos, but most of all I get to see tellers smile.
You see, I started my career as a teller. And I loved being a teller. I loved the validation that comes at the end of every day that is the balancing of the cash drawer. Tangible evidence of your greatness. And a sense of completion that you rarely get once you move into management.
I also remember just how much control I had over the Credit Union’s reputation. Which is to say I had the ultimate control. And I used my powers for good – always.
Most credit union’s travel budgets look like this:
So, I’m available for your next staff training day. I’m holding Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day and MLK Day for whomever contacts me first.
Email me for more information denise@6thstory.com.
And if you don’t need me this year – tell your friends. Seriously, if you know someone that has access to the CUNA Training List Serv thingy – love to get a shout out.
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