Director's Critical Skills Conference
July 18-21, 2024 | The Westin San Diego Bayview | San Diego, California
Join us in beautiful San Diego to learn about and hone the critical skills every board (and board member) should possess for effective board leadership and organizational guidance. Learn and network with board members, board chairs, CEOs and others from around the country while enjoying the vibrant downtown San Diego.
Earn 8.5 CPE credits while attending this conference.
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Conference Registration
We offer an excellent educational return on your conference investment. Register early for the best conference rates!
On or Before May 16, 2024: $1395
May 17, 2024 – June 13, 2024: $1445
June 14, 2024 and Beyond: $1495
Guest Program: $299
Guest Program
Our guest program enables your registered guest(s) to join you during the following conference events: ($299 additional per guest)
Wednesday's Welcome Reception
Thursday's Breakfast
Thursday's Sit-Down Luncheon
Friday's Breakfast
Hotel Reservation
Book your room online or call The Westin San Diego Bayview at (888) 627-9033. Be sure to mention the code HPNCU to receive rates starting at $269.
Daily resort fee of $25, waived when you book your room, through CU Conferences' Block.
**Valet Parking: $56 per day
Rates are based on availability. If you are unable to book a room, call Karen at 888-465-6010 for assistance.
**Subject to change
Airport and Ground Transportation**
San Diego Airport (SAN) is approximately 2 miles from The Westin San Diego Bayview located at 1051 Columbia Street, San Diego, California, 92101.
To request a complimentary shuttle, call the hotel at 619-239-4500. ***Please wait to call the hotel until you have retrieved your luggage. Shuttle runs from 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Valet parking is $56 per day
** All rates listed are estimates and subject to change – please check current rates with transportation providers
***Times subject to change
Weather
The weather in San Diego during the month of July is beautiful. The average temperature reaches a high of about 76° during the day and 66° in the evenings.
The Westin San Diego Bayview
Your Conference Presenter
Tom Glatt, Jr., Principal/Strategy Consultant, Glatt Consulting Group, Inc.
Conference Agenda
Schedule subject to change. Registered guests are welcome during these (GP) credit union conference events.
All sessions will be presented by Tom Glatt, Jr.
Thursday, July 18, 2024
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Conference Registration
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (GP)
Welcome Reception
Please join us for cocktails, light dining and a valuable networking opportunity with fellow directors, board chairs, supervisory committee members, CEOs, senior management, committee members, other credit union leaders from across the country and . . . “The Ones In Red”
CU Conferences is grateful for the support of its sponsor, PARC Street Partners, and would like to thank them for co-sponsoring the reception.
Friday, July 19, 2024
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. (GP)
Breakfast
Join us for a hearty breakfast. Registered guests are welcome to attend.
8:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Opening Remarks
8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
The Credit Union Governance Framework
Does your credit union have a formal governance framework? Most credit unions do not. A governance framework creates the purpose of governance, establishes governance objectives, defines objective-specific responsibilities, and outlines the functions and activities of the various groups in the governance chain. In this session we'll review what a world-class governance framework looks like, and explore tips on how to implement the framework at your credit union.
9:45 - 10:05 a.m.
Networking/Refreshment Break
10:05 - 11:05 a.m.
Director Responsibilities and Skills
For boards to be effective, board members must be effective. And for a board member to be effective, they must possess the critical skills required to govern. Did you know there are seven documented skills every board member should possess? In this session we'll review the seven skills, and then explore how to strengthen them for improved individual and board governance performance.
11:05 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
Skill Deep Dive: Reading and Understanding Financial Statements
Beyond the seven critical governance skills board members possess, there is one functional skill requirement that every board member should also possess: reading and understanding financial statements. Today, we’ll explore the construct of the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of financial ratios in order to strengthen basic understanding of these three instruments. And if you’re well-skilled at reading and understanding financial statements, then stay tuned - we’ll finish off the session modeling a few unique “scenarios” where you can put your skills to the test.
12:05 - 1:05 p.m.
Sit-Down Luncheon
1:05 - 2:05 p.m.
Board Responsibilities and Skills: Strategy and Guidance
A foundation of effective, relevant strategy and clear guidance creates an environment that improves the likelihood of organizational success. The board should be heavily involved establishing strategy and offering guidance - but often the question is how to be involved without micromanaging. In this session we'll clear that up by walking through the three distinct areas where the board’s voice should be loud, clear, and heard. We'll end the session with practical tips for effective engagement in each of the three areas.
2:05 - 3:05 p.m.
Board Responsibilities and Skills: Monitoring Management
Often boards consume themselves with monitoring “non-strategic” trends and performance metrics. Why is that a concern? If strategy and guidance create the environment for success, monitoring the wrong things risks shifting organizational focus - often at the expense of good strategy. We’ll explore how to monitor management in a way that reinforces strategic momentum without sacrificing safety and soundness.
3:05 - 3:15 p.m.
Daily Wrap-Up
Enjoy the afternoon & evening exploring San Diego!
Saturday, July 20, 2024
8:00- 9:00 a.m. (GP)
Breakfast
Join us for breakfast. Registered guests are welcome to attend.
9:00 - 9:10 a.m.
Opening Remarks
9:10 - 10:15 a.m.
Board Responsibilities and Skills: Accountability
As cooperative entities, the boards of credit unions are accountable to members - but how does that accountability manifest itself in specific responsibilities?
Tom will highlight the responsibilities that specifically relate to cooperative accountability, and explore how to live up to the responsibilities through specific board action and focus.
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Networking/Refreshment Break
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Roundtable Discussion and Q & A
Now is the perfect time to conclude by the sharing of ideas, best practices, and insights that help strengthen the credit union movement. During this roundtable, we’ll break into small groups to share and discuss the governance topics covered during the conference, or even issues of specific concern to your small group table. We’ll end with a large group reflection of roundtable discussions.