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Management Deep Dive Podcast

Ekan Management

Ekan Management combine insights from academic research with more than 40 years of consulting experience. In doing so, we aim to bridge theory and practice for lasting and resilient results. The Beyond Budgeting Institute aim at bringing people, ideas and experience together to further successfull implementation of dynamic management models. We invite you into conversations that illuminate not only new ways of thinking but also new ways of leading and working together. Both management and

business management

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4:51

S1E13 Rethinking Management: Season Recap and a Look...

Management Deep Dive Podcast ·

2025/12/11

In the very last episode of the season, we recap our deep dive into why today’s dominant approaches to corporate leadership and management often feel outdated — and what organizations can do instead. We look back at the most important lessons from the season, insights from leading experts, and the most influential voices shaping the conversation today.Listeners will also receive practical guidance on how to begin implementing new ways of working within their own organizations, as well as how to

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14:31

S1E12 Rethinking Management: Exemples in the Public...

Management Deep Dive Podcast ·

2025/12/03

The public sector also needs to adapt to an increasingly complex reality. Doing more with less requires a well-developed model for organizing, governing, and leading that is suited to the situation. This episode presents criticism of New Public Management and explains why there is a need to shift from mechanical, cost-focused control to a more human and dynamic model centered on value creation. Such a change is necessary to reduce silo-based lock-ins, build trust and engagement, and meet the

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16:51

S1E11 Rethinking Management: Cases and Strategic...

Management Deep Dive Podcast ·

2025/11/26

In this episode, we connect the insights from previous episodes and deepen the understanding of how dynamic and decentralized management models can address the complexity and rapid change of today’s business environment. Through concrete examples, we illustrate how companies that have abandoned traditional annual budgeting in favor of flexible forecasting and other adaptive approaches have achieved superior results, greater innovation, and sustainable efficiency.The episode presents leadership

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28:58

S1E10 Rethinking Management: Implementing Dynamic...

Management Deep Dive Podcast ·

2025/11/19

In this episode, we summarize how organizations can challenge rigid command-and-control structures and move beyond traditional budgeting by implementing new ways of working. The discussion highlights common challenges and pitfalls, as well as the advantages of adopting governance and leadership models that foster engaged employees, more satisfied customers, and alignment with today’s complex and dynamic business environment.The episode also explores how listeners can take initiative and how

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22:54

S1E09 Rethinking Management: Motivation and...

Management Deep Dive Podcast ·

2025/11/12

This episode addresses the paradigm shift in how organizations perceive and manage employee motivation. It explores how modern organizations must move beyond the outdated “carrot and stick” approach, which, according to Gallup, often results in disengaged or even actively disengaged employees.The episode builds on McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y and connects these ideas to contemporary perspectives on organizational performance. It discusses how designing a management environment grounded in

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26:03

S1E08 Rethinking Management: Leadership and Culture

Management Deep Dive Podcast ·

2025/11/05

Effective leadership in today’s complex and dynamic business environment requires moving beyond rigid command-and-control structures. At the core of this shift lies the development of a strong, adaptive organizational culture deeply rooted in psychological safety and trust. Leaders must be empowered to influence the behaviors and actions that shape this culture, thereby reducing the gap between what is said and what is done.This episode explores how organizations can strengthen their teams through

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S1E07 Rethinking Management: Dynamic Organization

Management Deep Dive Podcast ·

2025/10/29

The traditional hierarchical organization is no longer sufficient in today’s dynamic environment. Alternatives that emphasize trust, autonomy, and a clear shared purpose are presented in this episode. By sharing information and decentralizing decision-making, organizations such as Buurtzorg, Handelsbanken, and Morningstar have adopted frameworks often referred to as self-managing teams, Teams of Teams, or agile teams.While this alternative approach can be challenging, the benefits—in terms of

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22:57

S1E06 Rethinking Management: Dynamic Resource Allocation

Management Deep Dive Podcast ·

2025/10/22

The traditional budgeting process is primarily designed to prioritize and allocate scarce resources to enable the organization to deliver on its objectives. However, this process comes with several inherent limitations. For example, resources are often locked in long before sufficient information is available, the connection to strategy tends to be weak, the process is disconnected from the company’s natural rhythm, and it is time-consuming—often becoming outdated just a few months after

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S1E05 Rethinking Management: Dynamic Monitoring and...

Management Deep Dive Podcast ·

2025/10/15

This episode explains why an effective forecasting process is essential for navigating uncertainty. Rather than relying on traditional, backward-looking budgeting in an attempt to predict the future with false certainty, we highlight a more dynamic, forward-looking approach.Key concepts and methods such as rolling forecasts and trend analysis are introduced, showing how organizations can replace the artificial deadline of December 31 with continuous, adaptive planning. In an unpredictable world,

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S1E04 Rethinking Management: Managing with Targets...

Management Deep Dive Podcast ·

2025/10/08

All organizations use performance measurement in one form or another. To be effective, however, these systems must be flexible, aligned with the organization’s strategic direction, and reinforce the behaviors that truly drive success.This episode explores how to move beyond static, annual control models rooted in traditional budgeting and towards more dynamic approaches. Concepts such as financial ROI, balanced scorecards, KPIs, and OKRs are introduced—along with techniques that help avoid the

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26:05

S1E03 Rethinking Management: Framework for Dynamic...

Management Deep Dive Podcast ·

2025/10/01

This episode offers a deeper look at the frameworks essential for achieving resilience through effective management models—and explains why annual budgeting and traditional hierarchical structures are no longer sufficient in a complex, volatile environment. Frameworks such as VUCA, BANI, and the Cynefin framework complement the perspective advanced by Beyond Budgeting, underscoring how organizational context shapes the way companies should be led and managed.The discussion explores the Beyond

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16:35

S1E02 Rethinking Management: Management Innovation

Management Deep Dive Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Rapid change and growing uncertainty in the business environment demand entirely new approaches to management and leadership. The need for innovation is as profound as during the Industrial Revolution. Management innovation is about rethinking the very assumptions of how organizations are structured and governed—adapting them to each organization’s unique context and business logic to ensure long-term success and value creation for both the company and its owners.This episode provides insight into

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18:44

S1E01 Rethinking Management: Introduction to Beyond...

Management Deep Dive Podcast ·

2025/09/17

Budgeting has long been a cornerstone of financial planning and control in organizations, with origins dating back to the 1920s. Over the past decades, however, the traditional budgeting process has faced growing criticism—particularly in today’s increasingly volatile and uncertain business environment. This episode provides an overview of the challenges associated with conventional budgeting and introduces the principles of the Beyond Budgeting concept. It highlights the need for organizations to

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3:31

Trailer S1 Rethinking Management

Management Deep Dive Podcast ·

2025/09/16

In this trailer we discuss what's to come this season of the Management Deep Dive Podcast. If you want to up your knowledge about dynamic management in a condensed and consumable way - this is it.

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