Ekan Management (http://ekan.com)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 (https://bbrt.org/) 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 consultancy are among the world’s oldest professions. The earliest civilizations arose from the need to collaborate around irrigation in the (sometimes not so) fertile lands between the rivers Euphrates and Tigris. This created the need for systems of management and decision-making—already 5,000–6,000 years BCE.
Since then, the art of leadership and effective human collaboration has been debated, tested, and refined.
This podcast is our humble attempt to continue that tradition—using the latest technology to make complex topics both engaging and accessible. With Management Deep Dive, we want to provide an introduction to the broad field of management that is inspiring, thought-provoking, and easy to grasp.
The podcast is produced with AI, but the topics and sources are carefully selected and vetted by our experienced experts. Each episode is quality-assured and can be trusted as a source of management knowledge.
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S1E13 Rethinking Management: Season Recap and a Look Ahead
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season, we recap our deep dive into why today’s dominant approaches to corporate leadership and management often feel outdated — and what organizations can do instead.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.
3 Dec 2025
S1E12 Rethinking Management: Exemples in the Public sector
In this episode we argue that, even in the public sector, it is crucial to shift the focus from “do I have the budget for this?” to “is this the right thing to do?”—while still acknowledging the need for budget documents and the reality of limited resources for serving citizens. Examples include Buurtzorg and NAV, a government agency that supports jobseekers and people on sick leave.
26 Nov 2025
S1E11 Rethinking Management: Cases and Strategic Considerations
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.
We explore how organizations can approach the transformation process to develop a more dynamic management model. We continue to share insights and practical examples that serve as alternatives to conventional management systems rooted in century-old traditions. Concrete examples are presented to help you and your organization successfully evolve a management model tailored to your unique rhythm and dynamics—without losing direction along the way.
12 Nov 2025
S1E09 Rethinking Management: Motivation and Incentives for Great Results
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 autonomy, manageability, and a higher purpose can foster a culture of trust, respect, and shared values—ultimately leading to engaged and innovative employees.
5 Nov 2025
S1E08 Rethinking Management: Leadership and Culture
This episode explores how organizations can strengthen their teams through autonomy and transparent communication, and how they can consciously adapt their management environments to different contexts to ensure alignment with corporate values. The episode also highlights the importance of psychological safety and introduces the “Viable Map” framework developed by the Beyond Budgeting Institute.
29 Oct 2025
S1E07 Rethinking Management: Dynamic Organization
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.
In this episode we explore how budgeting can be redesigned into a dynamic and forward-looking system for resource allocation. This includes separating different processes and adopting a portfolio management perspective on budgeting. We also discuss how to decentralize decision-making and prioritize flow and strategic adaptability over strict cost optimization.
15 Oct 2025
S1E05 Rethinking Management: Dynamic Monitoring and Forecasting
In this episode, Dynamic Monitoring and Forecast, we explore why traditional annual budgets are no longer enough, and how organizations can replace them with smarter, more dynamic approaches. From rolling forecasts and scenario planning to predictive analytics and AI-driven insights, we discuss how monitoring and forecasting can become a continuous, value-creating process.
8 Oct 2025
S1E04 Rethinking Management: Managing with Targets and Indicators
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 pitfalls of focusing too narrowly on numbers.
The discussion also highlights well-known dysfunctional behaviors that emerge when performance management becomes overly metrics-driven, ultimately undermining owners’ and leaders’ ambitions to be efficient, attractive employers with motivated and engaged people.
1 Oct 2025
S1E03 Rethinking Management: Framework for Dynamic Management
In episode three, Management in a Volatile World, we examine why traditional management models—designed for stability and predictability—are increasingly unfit for today’s environment. This episode is about how to not only survive uncertainty, but to build organizations that emerge stronger from every challenge they face.
In this episode we unpack the concept of Management Innovation and why it matters now more than ever. From reimagining structures and decision-making to redefining how people collaborate, management innovation is not just about efficiency—it’s about resilience, adaptability, and long-term success. Join us as we discuss how organizations can harness new approaches to lead with clarity and purpose in times of uncertainty.
17 Sept 2025
S1E01 Rethinking Management: Introduction to Beyond Budgeting
Welcome to the first episode of Management Deep Dive, launching our season on Rethinking Management. We explore Beyond Budgeting—a philosophy that challenges traditional thinking and goes far beyond finance. It’s about leadership, adaptability, and trust. Learn how it redefines control, accountability, and decision-making to help organizations thrive in today’s complex world.
16 Sept 2025
Trailer S1 Rethinking Management
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. You’re in for a treat!
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