Here’s something every credit union leader knows: the industry moves fast, and staying sharp means constantly learning from people who’ve been there, done that, and lived to tell the tale.
That’s exactly what CUs Unite had in mind when they teamed up with FORUM52 to give their member credit unions something pretty valuable—direct access to a platform built specifically for executive-level learning and peer connections.
So what does this partnership actually mean? Eligible executives from CUs Unite member credit unions can now tap into FORUM52’s ever-expanding library of content, insights, and resources created by people who actually understand the unique challenges of leading a credit union. No generic business school theory here—just practical wisdom from folks who’ve navigated these waters themselves.
FORUM52 isn’t your typical professional development platform. Think of it as a place where seasoned credit union executives, industry experts, and forward-thinking leaders gather to swap stories, share hard-won lessons, and tackle the big questions facing the movement. We’re talking strategy and growth, executive performance, AI and emerging tech, operations, leadership, innovation—basically all the stuff that keeps credit union leaders up at night.
“CUs Unite is continually looking for ways to bring additional value to the credit unions we serve, particularly resources that can help their leaders navigate an increasingly complex environment,” said Scott Prior, President/CEO of both Connection Credit Union and CUs Unite. “FORUM52 gives our member credit unions another way to learn from experienced leaders, explore new ideas and connect with people who understand the opportunities and challenges facing credit unions.”
Here’s what makes this different from the usual conference circuit: FORUM52 works as an ongoing resource rather than a once-a-year event where you collect business cards and forget half of what you learned by the time you’re back at the office. Members can dive into short videos, articles, interviews, and discussions whenever they need them—right when they’re making decisions and the information actually matters.
Plus, it’s not just about consuming content. The platform creates real opportunities for executives to engage directly with thought leaders and other members of the credit union community. Actual conversations with actual people—imagine that.
“We created FORUM52 because some of the most valuable knowledge in the credit union movement lives in the experience of its leaders,” said Kris Kovacs, Founding Partner of FORUM52. “The challenge is making that experience accessible to more people. By working with organizations like CUs Unite, we can put those ideas, lessons and relationships within reach of executives across an entire network of credit unions.”
Under the partnership agreement, CUs Unite will sponsor access to FORUM52 for executive leaders employed by its member credit unions. It’s the kind of move that benefits everyone—CUs Unite leverages its collective scale to provide a valuable resource, while individual credit unions get to strengthen their leadership teams without breaking the budget.
“This is exactly the type of relationship we hoped to build when we created FORUM52,” Kovacs added. “CUs Unite can leverage its collective scale to give leaders across its member credit unions access to a resource that helps each institution independently strengthen its leadership team and prepare for what comes next.”
In an industry where the landscape shifts constantly and the next challenge is always around the corner, having a network of experienced voices in your corner isn’t just nice to have—it’s essential. This partnership makes that network a whole lot more accessible.