This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jared Bateman. Derek and his daughter Lisha discuss some of the wisdom Jared has shared. Dave and Derek discuss the key learnings of Season Four. Jared Bateman's Website Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained. Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.…

Derek and Dave talk about six distinct functions of leadership that every leader needs to understand. Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained. Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.Door Derek Hudson

Dave and Derek discuss how the principles of Essential Dynamics apply to early-stage startups. It's all about the quest: purpose, path, and people. Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained. Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.Door Derek Hudson

Derek and Dave discuss the importance of balancing process and outcome measures to achieve system flow. They explore the pitfalls of relying solely on outcome metrics, the role of process adherence in managing and improving systems, and how effective measurement can support rather than hinder flow. Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained. Full show not…

Dave and Derek look at what it takes to get to system flow. It might not be what you think. Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained. Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.Door Derek Hudson

Dave and Derek talk about system flow: What is it and how does it feel when you have it? Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained. Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.Door Derek Hudson

The cost of systems dysfunction is high. Let me count the ways... Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained. Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.Door Derek Hudson

Whether you see it or not, you have a system. If your system isn't working, you have a systems problem, and if you have a systems problem, you need a systems solution. Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained. Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.Door Derek Hudson

Dave and Derek explore ideas around maintaining the momentum. Hint: it's all about the energy flow! Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained. Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.Door Derek Hudson

Dave questions Derek on how to break inertia when there is not a sense of urgency. Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained. Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.Door Derek Hudson

Dave and Derek explore reasons organizations might stay comfortably stuck...but comfortable is more risky than you might think. Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained. Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.Door Derek Hudson

Dave and Derek discuss the pitfalls of targeting "low hanging fruit" when planning strategic improvements. They emphasize that not every improvement is beneficial and that taking the easy route can often be a distraction, or worse! Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki. Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.…

Dave and Derek explore why it is hard to effect real change in organizations. Then they talk about how to do it anyway. Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki. Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.Door Derek Hudson

Dave asks Derek some deep questions about Derek's recent blog post You Better Build a Birdhouse. Derek does not do a great job of answering, but important truths are highlighted nonetheless. "We're looking for truth here. Truth can stand on it's own and it can come from anywhere. So let's get multiple voices in a room and try and understand cause a…

Angela and Derek continue the conversation. "The ability to think systemically is something which we're not taught at school... and yet it is the most important skill for anybody in any kind of leadership position in the world today to have." Visit Intelligent Management for information on Angela Montgomery and her book, The Human Constraint. Full …

Angela Montgomery shares some thoughts with Derek on the origins of her upcoming book The Human Constraint. "We cannot continue to live in a world where we are continuously undermined by the inability to think systemically." Visit Intelligent Management for information on Angela Montgomery. Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki. Derek …

Dave and Derek follow up the last episode on Canada's productivity problem with their productivity prescription. Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki. Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained.Door Derek Hudson

Dave and Derek discuss disturbing reports from the Bank of Canada that Canada's economy is facing a productivity emergency. Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki. Dave and Derek at Unconstrained.Door Derek Hudson

In Episode 89 we "stomped all over" individual incentive plans. In this episode, Tiz, Dave and Derek talk about the real work of helping employees understand the value creation system and wanting to contribute to it. Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki. Tiz, Dave, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.…

Unconstrained guides Tiz Benvenuto and Dave Kane join Derek to take on individual incentive schemes. Comments include: "lazy", "cop-out", "band-aid", and "quick fix." Plus they don't actually work. Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki. Tiz, Dave, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.Door Derek Hudson

Ann, Glen and Derek talk about how to break down silos in an organization. Hint: it's all about the system. Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki. Ann, Glen, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.Door Derek Hudson

Ann, Glen, and Derek talk about the fallacy of breaking up organizations into divisions that inevitably act as silos. Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki. Ann, Glen, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.Door Derek Hudson

The biggest leverage point in any organization is to optimize the use of management attention. Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki. Ann, Glen, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.Door Derek Hudson

Derek welcomes his Unconstrained colleagues Ann and Glen to explore how to improve the economy - one business at a time. Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki. Ann, Glen, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.Door Derek Hudson

As a Christmas card to our 2023 listeners, here's a replay of the Essential Dynamics Christmas Special first broadcast on December 21, 2021. Derek, Reed and Bryn discuss how the principles of Essential Dynamics connect with the Christmas story. The idea of the quest resonates so deeply because our mortal journey is the ultimate epic quest, complete…

Derek shares a quick look at Season 4 of the Essential Dynamics Podcast, brought to you by Unconstrained. The new season starts January 9, 2024. Don't miss it! Show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.Door Derek Hudson

Mike Palmer talks about his journey from "I'm done." to "I'm excited to go to work!" Full Show Notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki Mike Palmer is at Valley Landscape Derek is at UnconstrainedDoor Derek Hudson

Mike talks about why he got into business, how business school helped him learn to solve problems, and about some of the problems he has solved. Full Show Notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki Mike Palmer is at Valley Landscape Derek is at UnconstrainedDoor Derek Hudson

Chris gives us insight to the future of digital identities, and why he's so excited that this technology is coming soon. Full Show Notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki. Chris is at We Know Training. Derek is at Unconstrained.Door Derek Hudson

Chris and Derek discuss key steps that have helped We Know Training get focused. Chris is at We Know Training Derek is at Unconstrained Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics WikiDoor Derek Hudson

Glen and Derek explore ways to help organizations grow, despite the fact that each has a unique challenge. They talk about value creation systems and how they contribute to resilience, which is critical when facing an uncertain future. Glen and Derek are at Unconstrained. Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.…

Glen and Derek explore a dilemma: in their efforts to grow the economy, the public sector provides generalized support to startup companies. As businesses mature they become more differentiated - and therefore harder to support - just when they start to have an impact on the economy. Glen and Derek are at Unconstrained. Full shownotes on the Essent…

Derek and Reed complete the seven steps to scaling your business. Derek is at Unconstrained. Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki. This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.caDoor Derek Hudson

Derek and Reed talk about several principles for scaling up: how operating businesses can overcome barriers to growth and get to the next level. Derek is at Unconstrained. Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki. This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road5…

Ann and Derek share thoughts on how to help management focus on building a value creation system. Ann and Derek are at Unconstrained. Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki. This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca…

Ann and Derek explore the idea that management attention is a precious resource that we should learn how to manage better. Ann and Derek are at Unconstrained. Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki. This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca…

Reed and Derek talk about how a guide can help you get to the next level of thinking. Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained. Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.Door Derek Hudson

Reed and Derek talk about how people and organizations get stuck and wonder why we put up with being stuck. Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained. Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.Door Derek Hudson

Marvin and Derek talk about how to help students and leaders answer their own questions, and own their quest. Marvin Washington is at marvinwashington.com. Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained. Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.Door Derek Hudson

Dr. Marvin Washington shares how having a life plan can help you get clear on your quest and deal with unexpected opportunities. Marvin Washington is at marvinwashington.com. Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained. Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics WikiDoor Derek Hudson

Randy Marsden shares examples of technologies he's developed that have helped millions. Randy Marsden is on LinkedIn Derek is at Unconstrained Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics WikiDoor Derek Hudson

Legendary Edmonton serial tech entrepreneur Randy Marsden shares his amazing entrepreneurial journey and the question that started it all. Randy Marsden is on LinkedIn Derek is at Unconstrained Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics WikiDoor Derek Hudson

Lisa shares practical ideas for getting better at seeing other people as people, and Derek and Lisa talk about the impact that can have in organizations. Show notes are at the Essential Dynamics Wiki Lisa Sharapata is at The Arbinger Institute Derek Hudson is at UnconstrainedDoor Derek Hudson

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Podcast Wiki. Lisa Sharapata is at The Arbinger Institute Derek Hudson is at UnconstrainedDoor Derek Hudson

Derek is at Unconstrained Travis is at Culture Builders Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics WikiDoor Derek Hudson

Derek is at Unconstrained Travis is at Culture Builders Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics WikiDoor Derek Hudson

Ann and Derek are both at Unconstrained. Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics WikiDoor Derek Hudson

Ann and Derek are both at Unconstrained. Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics WikiDoor Derek Hudson

Lisa Scheinkopf is at Jenrada Derek is at Unconstrained Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics WikiDoor Derek Hudson

Lisa Scheinkopf is at Jenrada Derek is at Unconstrained Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics WikiDoor Derek Hudson