Director Training

Community Banker University and employment law firm Jackson Lewis have teamed to offer ICBA members a complimentary, three-part webinar series that explores workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Recorded Oct. 21-28, 2021

A brief overview of the risks of agriculture lending which includes assessing farm management, review of the market impacts, what to look for on the balance sheet and schedule F as well as a quick run down of the various loan structures to be used. Recorded March 17, 2022.

The Bank Directors’ Bible (4th Edition, 2023) provides industry best practices, insights into issues encountered by community bank directors in today’s environment and how to effectively serve on community bank boards of all sizes.

Bank Director Program: $195

Bank Director Glossary includes more than 200 pages of customary terms used by regulators, executive officers, industry consultants, and attorneys. Presented alphabetically with clear and to the point definitions, this valuable reference guide is a must have for any community bank director or officer.

Bank Director Program: $195

Banking as a Service is increasingly becoming the hot topic of banking. This webinar is designed to provide community bankers with a primer on Banking as a Service and what it can provide to bank customers. Recorded Oct. 27, 2021.

Attend this two-part webinar series to better understand what Banking as a Service is and how your bank can implement this new technology to maximize customer value and bank revenue. Recorded Oct. 27 - Nov. 3, 2021.

Community banks looking to offer a diverse product and service line to customers, can benefit from learning more about successful implementation of BaaS. Recorded Nov. 3, 2021.

Boardroom Strategies for Financial Institutions focuses on the relationships among board members and how to be effective inside the boardroom. It is a must have for new and experienced board members. This book is a companion book to The Ultimate Guide for Bank Directors, Revised Edition.

Bank Director Program: $23.95

Leadership development and succession planning place a high priority on any company’s ability to develop talent within their organization. We continue to hear stories from managers about the gap between Baby Boomers and Millennials. Recorded  March 30, 2023.

ICBA Members: $219
Non-Members: $319

In this quick "lunch and learn" video, Deborah Phillips, Senior Vice President, Payments & Technology Policy, ICBA and Senior Vice President, Industry Relations, ICBA Bancard breaks down the what, why, and how of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) with Scott Broughton, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Client Engagement, ICBA Bancard.

This webinar will begin with a review of “commercial real estate” including types of properties and demand/supply in the “current” market. The session will then cover the entire “loan process” by which a commercial real estate (CRE) loan is marketed, underwritten, approved, documented, “closed,” and monitored.

This compliance acronym reference guide will allow you to quickly parse out the abbreviations that can at times become confusing.

What is the difference between having satisfied customers or customers who are loyal? Examine industry surveys to explore the level of satisfaction that exists between financial institutions and the clients they serve.

An introductory primer on understanding the income statement and balance sheet of a commercial enterprise looking at four industries.

Rent rolls and cash flow are just the start in the risk of lending on commercial real estate. Whether it is owner occupied, investment or development, knowing what to look for will in terms of risk, will assist in avoiding headaches and losses in the future.

During this webinar bankers will learn about the different customer channels available and their associated risks, potential third-party partners, and costs to the business. 

Organizational change requires buy-in from all parts of the business—from bank directors to senior management to bank staff. 

Digital transformation often requires the assistance of outside vendors to achieve goals that lead to organization efficiency, increased revenue, and customer satisfaction. 

Challenges will likely arise during your bank’s digital transformation process. This final webinar of the series will address potential obstacles to progress, roadblocks or stumbling blocks for community banks, and proven problem-solving techniques community banks can use to overcome these challenges during their digital transformation journeys.

What does digital transformation look like at community banks? And how can it be leveraged for improved customer interactions and performance? It requires an exploration of how your customers interact with your bank and finding new and innovative solutions to improve their experience with your brand.

What is digital transformation? This session delves into integrating digital technology into all areas of the business, changing how a bank operates and delivers value to customers. 

Financial crimes threaten the safety and soundness of our community banks nation-wide. In some cases, these crimes threaten the security and safety of the nation. Recorded July 13, 2022

Financial crimes threaten the safety and soundness of our community banks nation-wide. In some cases, these crimes threaten the security and safety of the nation. Recorded July 13, 2022

Financial crimes threaten the safety and soundness of our community banks nation-wide. In some cases, these crimes threaten the security and safety of the nation. Recorded July 28, 2022

It's clear a different set of dynamics are in play from the recent past as we approach year-end. Between market losses on the bond portfolio, uncertainty about deposit availability and margin compression, bankers are thinking about strategies for the fourth quarter. We will discuss some popular plays run by community banks in 2022, with an eye toward improving future periods. Recorded Oct. 13, 2022.

Recent Federal Reserve testimony to Congress focused on the “I” word: Inflation. It clearly is on the minds of consumers, producers, policy makers, investors, and economists. But how does it affect community banks?

In this 90-minute webinar, you will learn how to switch perspectives from having a Business Continuity Plan to an ongoing Business Continuity Management (BCM) system and how to integrate it into your Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program. Recorded July 28, 2022.

Recorded April 12, 2022

During this 60 minute webinar, your presenter, Doc Bodine from Gerrish Smith Tuck,  will review regulatory expectations for community bank directors with regard to the regulatory knowledge they are expected to have, plus strategies and approaches to achieve regulatory compliance.  

In today’s fast-paced merger and acquisition environment, it’s best to be on your “A” game to prepare for nuances we haven’t seen in the past. This upbeat webinar covers common mistakes that both buyers and sellers make—specifically in community bank M&A transactions, as distinguished from big bank transactions. Recorded May 4, 2022

Many community bank common stocks do not have true market liquidity, which is the ability of the shareholder to convert their shares to cash at a fair price in a timely manner.

While the RTP® network from The Clearing House has been live for 4 years, most community banks are either just starting, or preparing to start their instant payments journey. Recorded Nov. 2, 2021.

Increasing adoption/volume/use cases on the RTP network, the upcoming launch of the FedNow℠ Service, and customer demand are all fueling the need for community banks to ensure they have a plan and roadmap for implementing instant payments. Recorded Nov. 2-17, 2021.

If your organization has become a bit complacent and resistant to change, maybe now is the perfect time to reenergize and reinvigorate your culture with the spark of entrepreneurialism. This executive briefing is designed to help bank leaders recognize the many opportunities that exist today for organizational improvement and innovation, inspiring employees to think and behave more like owners so your bank can truly own and control its destiny.

Global cash flow analysis is a growing requirement in the commercial lending segment.  The hardest part of accurately calculating a borrower’s cash flow is the assessment of the tax returns.

This session will explore how banks are implementing digital banking and financial solutions for their customer base, and how some banks are providing “Banking as a Service” to fintech.  We will discuss how banks are implementing both digital banking and “banking-as-a-service” initiatives (strategy, operations, legal/regulatory issues, staffing) and related regulatory and compliance issues.  This session will also touch on what advantages there are for both banks and fintech partners in a platform bank “Banking-as-a-Service” model for simple DDA, payments and lending products.

This webinar introduces the attendee to the relationships that exist in the UCA cash flow model, picks out where the cash in the firm has been pooling, and assesses managements strengths and weakness in controlling cash.

The Ultimate Guide for Bank Directors provides bank directors with the knowledge and insight necessary for performing their fiduciary responsibilities conscientiously and effectively. This is a must read for every board member or bank executive aspiring to become a director.

Bank Director Program: $23.95

Early identification of weakening credits is critical to managing credit risk. This overview defines the attributes of a declining credit, assists in determining exit or rehab as well as a brief look at action plans.