Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author

Author and Speaker account for Marcia (Marci) Malzahn: wife, mother, grandmother, entrepreneur, professional speaker, and author of five books.

[Malzahn Strategic @MalzStrategic]

Join @MarciMalzahn for her upcoming live training webinar, Vendor Management: How Model Risk Fits In, on March 31, 2026 from 1:30 - 3:00 Central.

Register at: https://t.co/HPPDLMLh6k

Presenting in partnership with: @OnCourseFS

Strengthen Your Bank’s Vendor & Model Risk Management Strategy

As banks increasingly depend on third-party providers for essential products and services, the risks associated with these partnerships continue to grow. Are you confident your institution has the right safeguards in place?

Join us for an insightful training session designed to simplify and strengthen your Vendor Management Program and Model Risk Management Program - critical components of your Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. This webinar will provide practical, actionable strategies to ensure your bank maintains regulatory compliance and operational resilience.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to develop a comprehensive yet manageable Vendor Management Program
✅ Essential due diligence steps for assessing vendors, from your core system to technology-dependent banking products
✅ How to monitor, assess, and report vendor risk effectively
✅ An overview of OCC SR Letter 11-7 and its guidance on Model Risk Management
✅ How to define Model Risk and create a Model Risk Management Program tailored to your institution

By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with a clear, structured approach to managing vendor and model risks, ensuring your institution stays compliant, secure, and prepared for the evolving regulatory landscape.

Don’t miss this essential training! Secure your spot now and take a proactive approach to risk management.

See you there!

[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

Don't miss your chance to enhance your Enterprise Risk Management skills! Join Marcia (Marci) Malzahn on December 4th, 2025 from 2:00 - 3:30 CT for an in-depth training webinar, "Characteristics of Strong Risk Assessments and Tools to Monitor and Report Results."
This session will equip you with practical tools and real-world examples that you can apply immediately to improve and develop your institution's risk assessments. Presenting with the Graduate School of Banking, Madison, WI.

In this webinar, you'll explore:
- An overall view of Enterprise Risk Management and its key components
- The three key phases of ERM and the integral role of risk assessments
- A step-by-step process to enhance your existing risk assessments
- The essential goal and defining characteristics of effective risk assessments
- The concept of a Risk Assessment System (RAS) and its connection to the CAMELS rating
- An analysis of the top eight risks and other critical factors
- How to use a matrix for conducting comprehensive ERM risk assessments
- Insights into various types of risk assessments tailored to different risk areas
- Examples of ongoing monitoring and reporting tools

Register today at: https://t.co/smhvZt0BJK

Take the next step towards a more robust risk management framework. We look forward to seeing you there!

[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

Join me on December 4th, 2025 from 2:00 - 3:30 CT for an engaging and practical webinar for community banks: “Characteristics of Strong Risk Assessments and Tools to Monitor and Report Results.”

Risk assessments are at the heart of a strong Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program. This session will help you refine your existing risk assessments and create new ones where needed, using clear frameworks and real-world examples.

You'll gain:
✅A better understanding of ERM and where risk assessments fit in
✅Key characteristics of effective risk assessments
✅A step-by-step process to enhance your risk assessments
✅Insights into monitoring and reporting tools you can implement right away

Reserve your spot today! https://t.co/smhvZt03Uc

Presenting with the Graduate School of Banking, Madison, WI.

I look forward to seeing you there!

[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

Webinar is Today! Join my webinar on the topic of: Strategic Planning

Dt/Tm: November 20, 2025 | 10:00 to 11:30 CT

Reg Link: https://t.co/CDGU3QlCRR

Missed it? Recording available for purchase at the same link.

[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

Join Me In Indiana!

Treasury Management is no longer a support function - it’s a strategic driver of core deposits and fee income for your community bank. That’s why I’m honored to lead the Treasury Management Forum hosted by the Indiana Bankers Association.

This in-person, small-group forum is designed specifically for Treasury Management professionals across sales, operations, and support. You’ll leave with real-world strategies, peer insights, and ideas you can implement immediately.

We meet three times a year - with peers from similar-sized banks - so the conversations are focused, practical, and powerful.

Let’s elevate the future of Treasury Management together.

Learn more and register: https://t.co/SCbUBbiOcS

[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

Webinar: Creating a Unique Strategic Plan for Your Community Bank

Live Training Webinar – November 20, 2025 | 10:00 – 11:30 CT

Community banks are facing enormous change. That’s why I’m hosting a live webinar with the @ICBA on November 20, 2025 to help you build a strategic plan that reflects your unique strengths.

I’ll show you how to integrate risk management, governance, and team alignment into a plan that actually works - and doesn’t just gather dust after the board retreat.

If you’re ready to rethink your bank’s strategy and build something that drives results, I’d love you to join me.

Register today: https://t.co/ydGBHXvnOd

[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

Are you ready to take your community bank’s growth to the next level? Your role goes beyond lending - building deposits and increasing fee income are just as critical. Treasury Management can help you achieve both.

Join me for my all-day online seminar for bankers: Treasury Management: A Powerful Tool to Increase Deposits and Fee Income, on November 19, 2025. Presenting with the @ICBA .

Learn practical strategies to align Treasury Management services with your business customers' needs and unlock their value.

Register here https://t.co/D98q5tdG3O

This session will empower you to:
✔️ Understand the benefits of key Treasury Management services
✔️Identify opportunities to grow fee income and core deposits
✔️Collaborate across teams to enhance your offerings
✔️Build a secure and competitive Treasury Management strategy

Take the next step in strengthening your bank’s position - don’t miss this opportunity!

[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

Webinar is Today! Join my webinar on the topic of: Three Key Risk Assessments in Your ERM Program - ERM, IT, and Internal Controls

Dt/Tm: November 6, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:30 CT

Reg Link: https://t.co/pCSIlc92VN

Missed it? Recording available for purchase at the same link.

[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

Turning Risk Assessments into Real-World Insight

I’m excited to share an upcoming live webinar designed to help community bankers strengthen their ERM programs by completing three essential Risk Assessments: ERM, IT, and Internal Controls.

In this 90-minute session presenting with the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, WI, I’ll share what I’ve learned from years of working with community banks: how to make your risk assessments practical, relevant, and actionable.

If you’re part of your bank’s risk management team or simply want to better understand the “why” behind these assessments, I’d love for you to join me.

Date/Time: November 6, 2025, 2:00 – 3:30 Central

Registration Link: https://t.co/v2INVaxxph

See you there!

[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

Leadership transitions happen in every organization, and even in our personal lives we all face moments where we hand over responsibility to someone else.

That’s why I’m excited to be teaching a new Succession Planning Workshop on November 3 and 17, 2025. While the focus is on community banks, the heart of the message is universal: how do we prepare the next generation to step in with confidence when it’s their turn?

In this workshop presented in conjunction with the Iowa Bankers Association, we’ll talk about identifying future leaders, understanding skills gaps, and helping people grow into their potential with personalized development plans. These same principles apply whether you’re leading a business, a nonprofit, a team, or even a family.

My passion is helping others discover their strengths and grow into leadership. This workshop is another way to do just that.

Event Details: November 3, 2025 (First Part) and November 17, 2025 (Second Part) from 10:00 to 12:00 CT each day.

Part two builds on part one, so be sure to mark your calendars for both days.

Registration Link: https://t.co/MrO8iQFPJS

[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

Risk management is at the heart of your bank’s success, and it’s essential for you to have the right processes, policies, and procedures in place to assess and manage the risks on your balance sheet effectively.

Join me at my upcoming training webinar, Creating the Right Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program for YOUR Community Bank, on October 16th, 2025 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm CT.

Register at https://t.co/GquD9UF3dP

Learn the fundamental pieces of the ERM puzzle, how they relate to each other, and how to integrate your ERM program into your bank’s Strategic Plan.

Take the next step in strengthening your bank’s risk management program - don’t miss this opportunity!

[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

Webinar: Creating a Unique Strategic Plan for Your Community Bank

Live Training Webinar – October 9, 2025 | 1:30 – 3:00 CT

Community banks are facing enormous change. That’s why I’m hosting a webinar on October 9, 2025 to help you build a strategic plan that reflects your unique strengths.

I’ll show you how to integrate risk management, governance, and team alignment into a plan that actually works - and doesn’t just gather dust after the board retreat.

If you’re ready to rethink your bank’s strategy and build something that drives results, I’d love you to join me.

Register today: https://t.co/JvJNdXhLB8

[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

Webinar is Today! Join my webinar on Strategic Planning.
Dt/Tm: September 18, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:30 CT
Reg Link: https://t.co/z0f4UBOBtN
Missed it? Recording available for purchase at the same link.

[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

When leaders learn to delegate well, something amazing happens: their team steps up, grows stronger, and shares in the vision.

That’s what Mastering Delegation is all about: helping leaders embrace the shift from “doer” to “overseer,” and empowering others along the way.

I’ll be presenting at the BankIn Minnesota LEAD conference on October 15, 2025 at the Park Event Center in Waite Park, MN in the after-lunch presentation at 2:15 p.m.

Registration Link: https://t.co/FJzXJdAkmw

I’d love for you to join me and be encouraged in your own leadership journey.

[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

Webinar: Creating a Unique Strategic Plan for Your Community Bank

Live Training Webinar – September 18, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:30 CT

Community banks are facing enormous change. That’s why I’m hosting a webinar on September 18, 2025 to help you build a strategic plan that reflects your unique strengths.

I’ll show you how to integrate risk management, governance, and team alignment into a plan that actually works - and doesn’t just gather dust after the board retreat.

If you’re ready to rethink your bank’s strategy and build something that drives results, I’d love you to join me.

Register today: https://t.co/GLkRLs9kEO

[Malzahn Strategic @MalzStrategic]

📣 Calling all Treasury Management Leaders!

The Indiana Bankers Association is once again hosting its Treasury Management Forum - a high-impact event for professionals who sell, support, or manage TM services.

Seats are limited to keep discussions meaningful. Don’t miss your chance to grow your TM team’s impact.

📅 Meets three times per year
🔗Details & registration here:

https://t.co/RNdYntOFp1

[Malzahn Strategic @MalzStrategic]

Join Marcia (Marci) Malzahn for her upcoming live training webinar, Vendor Management: How Model Risk Fits In, on August 21st, 2025 from 10:00 - 11:30 Central.

Register at https://t.co/AJeuMmvi6L

Strengthen Your Bank’s Vendor & Model Risk Management Strategy

As banks increasingly depend on third-party providers for essential products and services, the risks associated with these partnerships continue to grow. Are you confident your institution has the right safeguards in place?

Join us for an insightful training session designed to simplify and strengthen your Vendor Management Program and Model Risk Management Program - critical components of your Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. This webinar will provide practical, actionable strategies to ensure your bank maintains regulatory compliance and operational resilience.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to develop a comprehensive yet manageable Vendor Management Program
✅ Essential due diligence steps for assessing vendors, from your core system to technology-dependent banking products
✅ How to monitor, assess, and report vendor risk effectively
✅ An overview of OCC SR Letter 11-7 and its guidance on Model Risk Management
✅ How to define Model Risk and create a Model Risk Management Program tailored to your institution

By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with a clear, structured approach to managing vendor and model risks, ensuring your institution stays compliant, secure, and prepared for the evolving regulatory landscape.

Don’t miss this essential training! Secure your spot now and take a proactive approach to risk management.

[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

Learn and believe the Word of God, and then stand firm on it and don’t compromise.

[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

I found my life’s purpose. And I want to help you find yours.
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[Marci Malzahn Speaker - Author @authormarcim]

Creativity isn’t just for artists. It’s needed in leadership, problem-solving, and everyday life.