9 Top Risk Areas: The Maine Community & Gorham Savings Bank Merger
Here’s my take on the 9 key areas of banking risk associated with the announced merger, from cultural differences to integrational challenges & banking regulatory hurdles…
The Power of Company Unity in the Banking Industry
When employees unite to embrace a mission, their passion electrifies the workplace & pays huge dividends. See why unity isn’t just a corporate catchphrase.
Go See, Go Do: A Unique Problem-Solving Approach for the Banking Industry
Discover the Japanese and American methods of problem-solving and learn the benefits and drawbacks of ‘See for yourself’ and ‘Do it yourself!’ approaches, as well as why a combined approach is essential for the banking industry in our complex world.
Stepping Over Dollars to Pick Up Pennies: The Benefits of Value Stream Mapping
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a powerful tool for identifying & eliminating waste in any process, especially in banking. See how your organization can benefit.
Voice of the Customer: A Pot of Gold to the Banking Industry
There is no quality, innovation, or satisfaction without the voice of the customer. In the competitive world of banking, VoC is a pot of gold. See why.
SOS & HOT: A Straightforward Comparison of 2 Bank Processes
Learn some simple yet memorable comparisons from the auto industry to help differentiate SOS and HOT bank processes, comparing complex & complicated systems.
Why the Banking Industry Must Adopt a Spirit of Quality
News headlines portray more bad news for banking. The Feds created the CFPB, but that may make it worse. Find out why – & what’s needed for a turnaround.
What the Banking Industry Can Learn from the Manufacturing Sector
The banking industry faces rising borrowing costs, deposit flight, underperforming assets, collapsing lending markets & an economy teetering on recession.
The 3 Main Pillars of Commercial Real Estate Are Crumbling
The 3 main pillars of Commercial Real Estate (CRE) are terminally ill & won’t recover. Life as we know it is changing hard & fast.
Financial Hunger Games: After the Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, What Happens Next?
Today’s financial hunger games happen at Twitter speed with instant market access. Mobile banking & trading apps let everyone hunt the weak. What lies ahead…