Executive Leadership

Executive Leadership Application

All In Credit Union has developed a proprietary leadership group program designed to identify qualified candidates and to cultivate knowledge in the next generation of Credit Union professionals.

The leadership group will consist of persons selected from a group of employees recommended by their supervisor and who wish to participate in the program. Employees are encouraged to talk with their supervisor for a recommendation if they have an interest in the program. Each candidate will write an essay of at least 500 words up to 1,000 words addressing the skills and abilities which they believe qualifies them for the program to include their career goals. An interview may be conducted by a selection committee. Participation is on a voluntary basis and there is no guarantee of advancement or future position.

Other Qualifications:

  1. Educational background – a college degree or at least 5 years working at All In.
  2. Work history - employed at All In Credit Union for a minimum of two years if college degree or employment for at least 5 years if no college degree
  3. Training history (attendance of webinars, corporate training, seminars, etc.)
  4. Ability to travel which includes flying, work extended hours, attend out-of-town meetings and make management aware of any allergies or restrictions you may personally have
  5. Some travel arrangements may be booked at double occupancy
  6. Be available twice per month for ESCC leadership classes and job shadowing
  7. Personal interview   

The Leadership Group Program will focus on: 

  1.  The company’s evolution and future. The evolution of the credit union – including threats, weaknesses and opportunities.
  2. Experience challenges of ever-increasing magnitude. Exposure to challenging situations.
  3. Enhancing leadership skills
  4. Career development
  5. Time Management abilities
  6. Conflict Resolution
  7. Efforts to enhance profitability and member service throughout the organization.
  8. Volunteerism (Must volunteer at two All In sanctioned volunteer projects)          

Program will provide:

  1. Strategic planning skills, to include bringing the big picture into focus.
  2. An understanding of the threats and opportunities facing credit unions and, in particular, All In Credit Union.
  3. Development of Leadership Skills
  4. Career development and broad exposure to all areas of the credit union.
  5. Conflict resolution and management skills
  6. Time Management skills
  7. An understanding of the overall regulatory environment impacting credit unions.
  8. An in-depth history of the credit union movement and how All In helps to fulfill that mission.

Those selected to participate in the Leadership Group Program should be able to:

  1. Commit to a program of personal development participating in webinars, seminars, chapter and league functions and/or other educational opportunities, (i.e. BAI, CUES or CUNA materials).
  2. Assume responsibility for acquiring or improving skills and knowledge
  3. Discuss individual development planning with Senior Management staff
  4. Be open and honest on their goals, expectations, challenges and concerns
  5. Actively listen and ask questions
  6. Seek advice, opinions, feedback and direction from Senior Management staff
  7. Be open to constructive criticism/feedback and actively seek it
  8. Respect their time and resources
  9. Stay accessible, committed and engaged during the length of the program
  10. Give feedback to Senior Management staff on what is working or not working in the leadership group program
  11. Demonstrate their willingness to attend local credit union league and chapter functions
  12. Attend local workshops/conferences
  13. Be flexible. With the number of projects, work hours and schedules at the Credit Union, sessions are sometimes rescheduled to ensure the group has access to all sessions
  14. Seek out furthering education and have a self-education plan
  15. Cross training in all department areas and “participate (when appropriate) in job shadowing”

The President and Leadership Group Committee will determine which activities should be approved at various levels within the organization.  

Policies and communications strategies should typically be approved at the highest level of the organization. Activities such as workshops, meetings, and training sessions should be recommended to the President for approval by the Leadership Group Committee.

Program Policies

Participants cannot participate more than one time upon completing the year-long program. It is important to give other All In employees the opportunity to participate. Prior participants who have completed the program may be invited back to an alumni group at some future date. Prior participants who did not attend ESCC classes can attend but need to express their desire before the next session is started and all participants are chosen. The ESCC class is limited to 20.

Participants are encouraged to use this program as a positive career building experience. As they go through the process, they are expected to encourage others about the training they are receiving and the opportunity of working at the Credit Union. If they experience any issues in the program that they are concerned about they are expected to communicate those with the Leadership Group Committee at any time or during the review.