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Self-Guided Resources

Learn at your pace. Lead at your level.

For credit union leaders and teams ready to build data confidence on their own schedule, THRIVE’s self-guided resources provide the tools, insights, and frameworks to spark transformation—anytime, anywhere.

Explore content designed to move you from information to activation, from curiosity to clarity, and from stuck to smart.

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Articles & Insights

Get inspired by practical guides, thought leadership, and real-world examples of how credit unions are leveraging data to improve member lives. Whether you're exploring AI, data strategy, or innovation trends—you'll find fresh thinking here.

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Courses & Programs

Go deeper with structured, self-paced learning. Our on-demand programs—including the Data Activation Series and Deep Dive Data Governance—are designed to build capability across teams while delivering measurable impact.

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Big Data/Big Climb

Part leadership manifesto, part data strategy playbook—this is the only book that connects the journey of digital transformation to the real-world climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. Discover how to unlock your data’s potential and lead your credit union to higher ground.

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These regularly published articles provide quick and easy-to-digest topics on the key elements of data transformation and how it improves member's lives. Please click here to peruse the topics and subscribe to get them delivered to your email box. 

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Big Data/Big Climb has been called a "must-read book for credit union management" by industry experts as a guide for those who are looking to improve their members' lives using data. This foundational primer on data activation uses the metaphor of climbing Mt Kilimanjaro to provide both clarity and a framework on this subject.

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We offer the only industry playbook on data activation. This book will provide you and your credit union with the tools you need to reduce member friction, analyze actual competition, and identify disruption to improve your members' lives and gain a competitive advantage.

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Available on Amazon!

Insights to Guide Your Next Move

 Looking to move your credit union forward with confidence? These practical resources are designed to meet you where you are—offering clarity for the road ahead and momentum to take the next step.

Whether you're planning for the future or need a quick reset, these guides are built to help you align your data, strategy, and innovation efforts with ease.

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Creating Certainty in Uncertain Times

How Credit Unions Can Use Data to

Guide and Empower Members

This guide helps your credit union harness the power of data to bring clarity, direction, and confidence—right when your members need it most.

What’s inside:

  • Discover the Data-to-Certainty Framework

  • Learn what data to unlock—and why it matters now

  •  See how peers are activating data to improve members' lives

  • Access to a current state of your data assessment.

A perfect fit for credit unions seeking traction for member impact.

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Data & AI Priorities for Credit Unions in 2026

This white paper explores how data and AI are reshaping growth, efficiency, and trust across the movement. Drawing from conversations with credit union leaders nationwide, it identifies six themes that will define success in 2026 and beyond:

  1. Technology Transformation – Moving from legacy systems to AI-ready infrastructure.

  2. Efficiency & Growth – Turning operational excellence into a growth engine.

  3. Member-Centric Innovation – Delivering proactive, personalized experiences.

  4. Engagement & Community – Deepening trust with members and employees alike.

  5. Data Utilization & Communication – Using insights to tell impact-driven stories.

  6. Change & Adaptability – Building resilience and agility into the culture.

Future-Ready Guide

Think ahead. Plan smarter.

This guide helps you scan the horizon and prepare for the trends shaping credit union success. It’s a strategic companion for leaders ready to future-proof their operations, culture, and technology.

Inside you’ll find:

  • Trends shaping the future of financial services

  • Strategies to future-proof your data, culture, and tech

  • Insights to spark innovation and resilience

  • A readiness checklist to assess your momentum

Ideal for leaders building long-term relevance and competitive edge.

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Data Success Assessment 

Find out how ready your organization is for data success!

With the click of a few buttons, you will find out how prepared your organization is to succeed with data and customized recommendations based on your results. 

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