Conversations on cooperation

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In 2012, the International Summit of Cooperatives provided a wonderful opportunity to meet many members of the international cooperative movement. This is what motivated Monique F. Leroux, Chair of the Board, President and CEO of Desjardins Group, to introduce some of them and help raise awareness about the value cooperatives add to the economy and society. In this book, Monique Leroux presents the highlights of her conversations with leaders of the cooperative world from North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia who chatted about their experience, their vision of current challenges facing cooperatives and mutuals and their goals for the cooperative world. All proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the Desjardins Foundation to support the education of youth and the next generation of leaders.

Table des matières

Table des matières
Cover	1
Photos of the leaders	2
Copyright	3
Introduction. TWENTY LEADERS SHARING THEIR PASSION AND EXPERIENCE	7
Table of contents	11
Rosario Tremblay. A CENTURY OF DOORS OPENING ONE BY ONE	13
Heroic days	14
The birth of a real network	15
From where he stands: The creation of Développement international Desjardins	16
Cooperation, engagement and adaptation	17
Thank you for the example you set for all of us	18
Alban D’Amours. COMBINING COOPERATIVE THEORY AND PRACTICE	21
Cooperative growth versus a false paradox	22
From where he stands: Alban D’Amours’s proudest achievement	23
The cooperative difference	25
Thank you for describing so eloquently how we can help humanize our world!	25
Jacques Sylvestre. THE CORE VALUES OF ENGAGEMENT	27
Officer elections	28
From where he stands: The Elected Oficer Advisory Board	29
People and values	31
Thank you for being an exemplary officer!	32
Suzanne Maisonneuve-Benoit. THE NEED FOR STRONG LEADERSHIP	35
From where she stands: How to bring about change in a cooperative enterprise	37
A model worth promoting and explaining	38
Thank you for putting your beliefs to work for a just cause!	39
Serge Riendeau. COOPERATION MEETS PRAGMATISM	41
A vibrant associative life	43
The particularities of cooperative management	43
From where he stands: Intercooperation drives development	44
An idea for strengthening the cooperative sector	46
Thank you for showing that a clear vision can help us go far!	47
Denis Richard. KNOWING HOW TO COOPERATE	49
Coming around to the cooperative model	50
From where he stands: Engagement and solidarity	51
Managing a cooperative	54
Thank you for your profound wisdom and depth of understanding	55
Glen Tully. BUILDING STRONGER PEOPLE, STRONGER COMMUNITIES AND A STRONGER WORLD	57
From where he stands: Redefining members and the community	59
Three challenges: talent, technology and brand management	61
Developing leaders	61
Thank you for your passion and your invaluable contribution!	62
Kathy Bardswick. THE WORLD NEEDS US	65
Embracing insurance and cooperatives	66
From where she stands: 2012—A pivotal year for cooperatives	67
The cooperative difference	69
Thank you for your commitment and confidence in the future!	71
Nelson Kuria. COOPERATION THAT CHANGES LIVES	73
Working for the people	75
From where he stands: A tool for social change and development	75
Canada and Africa: Bridging the gap through cooperation	78
Thank you for showing us the enormous potential of intercooperation	79
Arantza Laskurain. AN ETHICAL, PEOPLE-ORIENTED COLLECTIVE VENTURE	81
From where she stands: Working for a fairer society by adapting to the modern mindset	83
Conditions for success	85
Thank you for your smile that is helping change the world!	85
Michel Lucas. A MAN OF ACTION AND AN ACHIEVER	87
The Desjardins / Crédit Mutuel story	89
From where he stands: Doers versus dreamers	89
Crédit Mutuel’s rapid growth	91
The importance of keeping pace with technology	91
Thank you to an exceptional man and shrewd judge of human nature!	93
Arnold Kuijpers. THE ABILITY TO INSPIRE ACTION FOR THE COMMON GOOD	95
A development strategy based on agri-food	96
From where he stands: Encouraging our partners to promote sustainable development	98
Moving cooperatives forward	99
A vision for Europe	101
Thank you for sharing your thought-provoking views!	102
Dominique Lefebvre. WORKING TOGETHER TO REINVENT OURSELVES	105
The challenges facing the cooperative sector	106
From where he stands: Thinking and acting globally	107
The roles of elected officers and managers	108
Connecting with members	109
Thank you for your unwavering support for cooperative ties!	110
Ed B. Rust, Jr. TAKING GOOD CARE OF OUR CLIENTS	113
A unique journey	114
Serving people	116
From where he stands: Advantages and disadvantages of not being driven by quarterly results	117
Thank you for showing by example that it’s the people who make all the difference!	120
Bill Cheney. TOGETHER WE’LL GO FURTHER	123
The positives and negatives following the 2008 crisis	124
From where he stands: A few challenges facing U.S. credit unions	125
The cooperative difference	127
Thank you for your dedication!	128
Shunichiro Yasuta. THE VALUE OF ADAPTABILITY AND INNOVATION IN CREATING WEALTH	131
From where he stands: Happiness and prosperity through mutual aid	133
How would you define strong performance?	134
The purpose of innovation	134
Thank you for being so open!	135
Gabriela Ana Buffa. TEACHING COOPERATION	137
From where she stands: Learning about—and from—cooperation	138
Youth, cooperatives and the government	140
Thank you for taking up the torch!	141
Dame Pauline Green. THE ABILITY TO BRING ABOUT CHANGE	143
Effecting change	145
From where she stands: The ICA’s blueprint for a cooperative decade	147
The satisfaction of a job well done	149
Thank you for putting your skills to work for global intercooperation!	150
In conclusion. Monique F. Leroux: THE POWER OF INNOVATION AND INTERCOOPERATION	153
From where she stands: The final chapter in Conversations on Cooperation	154
Acknowledgement	159
Cover end	161