Vol. 15
What your vendor won’t tell you.
What your team needs to hear.
One issue a week.
🌐 Feature: Swivel Chair Olympics – When disjointed systems tank morale
🌐 News: MidBank & NS&I go live on Temenos and SBS
🌐 Strategy: Sidestepping vendor lock-in before it’s too late
🌐 Workflow Fix: Modernizing approvals to outpace your customers
🌐 Ops Insight: Why bad processes kill good tech
🌐 Toolkit: Readiness Scorecard to assess blind spots
🌐 Careers: Hot Hogan/FIS roles open now
🌐 Next Week: Meetings, metrics, and the human side of change
So grab a coffee, ditch the swivel chair, and let’s get into it.
The Swivel Chair Olympics
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Tired of watching teams toggle between five systems just to update one client file? You might be competing in the Swivel Chair Olympics—where inefficiency reigns and no one wins. We unpack the hidden cost of disconnected systems, the toll on productivity and morale, and why fixing it doesn’t always mean starting from scratch. |
Ready to explore? Dive into the highlights to see how leaders in the banking space are tackling innovation, efficiency, and scalability head-on. Let these stories inspire your own transformation journey. |
Avoiding Vendor Lock-In
Vendor lock-in can quietly erode your bank’s flexibility, stifle innovation, and inflate costs. But with smart planning—like modular design and clear exit strategies—you stay in control.
The Manual Process Obstacle Course
Outdated workflows are killing speed and morale. From fax approvals to file trays, we show how modernizing approvals delivers real-time agility without a core replacement.
Why Bad Ops Undermine Good Tech
Even the best platforms fail when wrapped around bad processes. We reveal five critical failure points and how to sidestep them.
Are You Ready for Core Transformation?
Before spending millions, spend five minutes. Our Readiness Scorecard helps you quickly assess:
- Tech stack alignment
- Operational resilience
- Leadership buy-in
- Innovation capacity
Get a clear view of where you’re strong—and where you need to shore things up—before you dive into vendor meetings or launch your RFP.
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