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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Prepare your cyber defenses

Independent Banker

Cyber and data security have long been areas of emphasis for community banks, but in today’s escalating digital environment, that focus has grown. For example, by participating in tabletop exercises, bankers can get a first-hand account of where their preparedness plans shine and where they fall short. Where I’ll Be.

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Charles Potts: ICBA’s legacy of success

Independent Banker

In 2022, ICBA’s award-winning ThinkTECH Accelerator program reached more community banks with innovative solutions and partnerships than ever before. For ICBA and our community bank members, 2022 was a year full of potential. In step with community bankers. By Charles Potts, ICBA. I couldn’t agree more.

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Community Banking According to Andy

Jeff For Banks

He exemplifies the best of next generation bank leadership, with eyes wide open to the next iteration of banking in our rapidly changing environment. 14/ @Schornack Strong expense management structures allow the SMB more flexibility then to further invest in strong staff and improved client experiences. million in 2012 to $12.2

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Why now is the time to update your bank’s corporate governance

Independent Banker

During the pandemic, many community banks needed to change how they operated. For this and other reasons, now is a good time to review and refresh articles, bylaws and committee charters to ensure resilience and bolster risk management. But if they see it as a risk management tool, it’s a game changer. Photo by Alita/Stocksy.

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Lindsay LaNore: How to beat burnout

Independent Banker

The leading causes of burnout include dealing with unclear expectations, and feeling overworked, underappreciated or unsupported by a manager or team. The leading causes of burnout include dealing with unclear expectations, and feeling overworked, underappreciated or unsupported by a manager or team. Illustration by Tommy/iStock.

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Lindsay LaNore: Lessons from an escape room

Independent Banker

The ICBA Community Banker University team recently had a chance to think about that when, at our annual strategy and teambuilding meeting, we found ourselves locked in an escape room. The morning after we successfully managed to escape, we spent time debriefing—and learned a lot about ourselves in the process. By Lindsay LaNore, ICBA.

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There’s No Room for Luck in a Preparedness Plan

Gonzobanker

Testing key aspects of the plan annually with desktop exercises or more formal scenario planning prepares staff and the institution for most if not all disruptions. Present documented testing results to executive management. What good is a plan that is written and stored in a notebook on the shelf?

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