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VYSTAR CREDIT UNION and helps identify trends before they become widespread.
“ I really like to learn. I absolutely love just consuming information,” he says.“ For me, it’ s about taking in everything that’ s happening in the industry and connecting it back to the priorities that we have, and what we’ re hearing from our members.”
To give the best experience possible for its members VyStar plans both short-term and long-term, balancing immediate member needs with future competitive requirements.
Credit unions must invest in capabilities that maintain their position while preserving community focus that differentiates them from profitdriven banks.
“ How are we planning for the next six months, but then how are we planning for the next six years?” Stephen concludes.“ If we’ re not doing something now that’ s going to be the right foundation or the right stepping stone to get us there, we probably need to rethink our priorities and make sure we’ re aligned to that goal.”
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