16 MAY / JUNE 2018 The Indiana Bankers Association is in the thick of a strategic planning mission, as IBA staff works jointly with the board of directors to formulate a three-year plan to further elevate the Association’s offerings for members. This strategic planning process has involved much discussion and debate, as every IBA function is evaluated to determine how to achieve maximum effectiveness into the future. Throughout the last several months of discussion, one key concept that has continuously emerged is how the IBA will serve the needs of the next generation of bankers. As current bank leaders near retirement age, the need for up-and-coming bank leadership is vital to the long-term health of the banking industry. This is one of the most important influences on the successful future of the banking industry, and the IBA board recognizes this. As a result, emphasis has been placed on developing future leaders within all areas of banking, instead of focusing only on future bank presidents and C-suite employees. With this goal in mind, several concepts have been discussed to develop all levels of the next generation of banking. Several years ago, the IBA created the Future Leadership Division, a section of the Association, to cultivate emerging professionals within the Indiana banking industry by providing networking, volunteer and educational opportunities. Today, more than ever, the IBA Future Leadership Division is a vital component of the Indiana banking community and a major force in the Association’s future. The IBA is fortunate to have a group of young bankers who have stepped up to serve on the IBA Future Leadership Division board. These bankers are providing valuable input on the needs of future bank leaders. Their ideas are also helping to shape the strategic plans of the IBA. With over 200 members, the Future Leadership Division will be instrumental in coming years to assist in various IBA initiatives, such as promoting the story of banking to the general public, recruiting high school and college students to banking internships, advocating for banking initiatives in legislative arenas, and more. While the Association works to strengthen Indiana’s banking community for the future, please note that the IBA Future Leadership Division is available to all IBA members who are personally motivated to be a leader and who have a drive for a long-term career in banking. Because leadership is vital in every level of the bank, the FLD is not exclusively for the next bank president or CEO, but for any banking professional in any department of the bank. Bankers are encouraged to apply for membership in the FLD to take advantage of networking opportunities, educational offerings and a chance to become an active part of banking’s future. The IBA, with the assistance of the Future Leadership Division board, is currently working to enhance FLD offerings to provide structure for emerging bank leaders and opportunities to grow in today’s banking environment. FLD events include networking lunches, scheduled to take place during the month of August in Fort Wayne, Jasper, Lafayette and Columbus. In addition, the FLD’s marquee event, the FLD Leadership Conference, is scheduled for Oct. 15-16 at The Alexander hotel in Indianapolis. Sign up for the FLD, mark your calendars for these upcoming FLD events, and become a leader at any level of Indiana banking. HB FLD Focuses on the Future By developing future bank leaders Article author Joshua A. Myers Executive & Government Relations Coordinator Indiana Bankers Association jmyers@indianabankers.org @joshmyersIN About the FLD To learn more about the IBA Future Leadership Division, click on the hand icon in HB Digital for details – including a membership list and online application – or go to: indianabankers.org/future-leadership-division. ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT
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