

Dave Martin is a consultant specializing in retail banking strategies, including in-store branches. He is the founder of the retail bank performance company BankMechanics.
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Consistent wins aren't typically about continuously introducing novel strategies, but about better and more consistent execution with proven ones.
August 29 -
Business cards provide a tactile experience that digital forms of communication do not replicate. They offer a tangible reminder of a discussion, which can be far more memorable.
July 28 -
Wise bank managers make sure that they are training employees for their next roles, and creating a deep bench of versatile talent.
June 28 -
The banks that succeed in keeping top talent, from the branch to the corporate headquarters, do it by facilitating and encouraging employees' professional development.
May 30 -
At best, artificial intelligence will be a tool that helps good bankers be better at their jobs. It won't replace them.
April 27 -
The more employees who can confidently tell their bank's story, the better positioned a bank will be to build relationships and earn business.
March 29 -
Nothing demoralizes a good employee like seeing managers tolerate a bad one.
February 27 -
Technology that was seen as best-in-class 10 years ago is practically table stakes for banks today and does not differentiate one bank from another. Branches do.
January 27 -
Your best future employees aren't looking for banking jobs. Successful hiring requires actively seeking out talent.
December 28 -
Feeling that your bank is truly there for you is the difference between a bank account and a banking relationship.
November 28