Essential Dynamics with Derek Hudson

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 show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki . D...

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 is at Unconstrained .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 with a call to adventure, companions, mentors, di...

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 .

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 Unconstrained

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 Unconstrained

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 .

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 Wiki

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 Essential Dynamics Wiki .

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.ca  

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.road55.ca  

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 .

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 .

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 .