The Strategic Flywheel
How Banks Run, Change, and Innovate to Win
What if Your Bank Didn’t Just Manage Change—
But Mastered It?
What You’ll Discover in This Book
This book is for bank executives, transformation leaders, and financial professionals who want to stop playing defense and start running, changing, and innovating with confidence.
About the Author
Rick Mavrovich is the CEO & Managing Director of Core System Partners, where he helps banks navigate complex transformations, align technology and operations, and stay ahead of market disruption—without the industry fluff. Known for his candid, no-nonsense approach, Rick has advised top banking executives on running, changing, and innovating at scale.
Beyond the boardroom, Rick captures the cosmos as a deep-sky astrophotographer and explores new culinary frontiers with open-fire cooking, always seeking fresh ways to push boundaries in work and life.
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Praise for The Strategic Flywheel
“This is a handbook that should be on the shelf of every bank executive who has an interest in ensuring the longevity and success of his or her institution. Great insights that can be readily accessed in a digestible format.”
Bill Thomas | COO, United Nations Credit Union
“The Strategic Flywheel is the most practical and relevant framework I’ve seen for banks striving to balance operations, transformation, and innovation. A must-read for any banking leader navigating change.”
Russell Taylor | Fintech Executive, Former SAP and TEMENOS Leader, President of Finovifi
“Having spent four decades helping banks modernize and stay compliant in an increasingly complex environment, I can say that few frameworks cut through the noise like the Strategic Flywheel. It’s not just another theory—it’s a practical blueprint for banks that want to evolve without losing control. Rick’s deep operational insight and ability to balance innovation with execution make this a must-read for financial leaders navigating real transformation.”
Vincent Raniere | Chairman & CEO of iSoftware4Banks, Inc.
“This book takes the mystery out of transformation and provides a clear, actionable roadmap.”
Colin Cramer | Veteran Transformation Professional
“A must-read for any banking executive serious about long-term success in a
rapidly changing industry.”
Shravan Ramaswamy | Banking Industry Expert
“The Strategic Flywheel is not just a framework—it’s a philosophy of movement and meaning. In a world where banks often confuse activity with progress, this book offers clarity, courage, and a call to inspired action. It challenges leaders to synchronize operations, change, and innovation—not through force, but through purpose. Bankers: Read this, not as a manual for systems, but as a manifesto for leadership that matters that will elevate employee and customer experience.”
Dr. Lance Secretan | Former Fortune 100 CEO and Founder of the Secretan Center, Author of “Reawakening the Human Spirit: Finding the Spark, the Flame, and the Torch Within”
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