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Derek continues his conversation with Ann Hall about the legendary Edmonton Grads women’s basketball team, highlighting coach J. Percy Page’s leadership, Purpose X and Purpose Y, community support, and the keys to achieving system flow. Derek is at Unconstrained . Dr. M. Ann Hall is here . Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki .…

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Ann Hall - The Grads are Playing Tonight 28:33

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In search of great examples of systems flow, Derek welcomes Dr. Ann Hall to explore the extraordinary story of the Edmonton Grads, the most successful basketball team ever! Dr. M. Ann Hall is at mannhall.com . Ann's book is The Grads Are Playing Tonight . More on the Grads at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and Historica Canada Heritage Minutes . Derek is at Unconstrained . Show notes are on the Unconstrained Wiki .…

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Season Four Recap - Dedicated to the Memory of Jared Bateman 36:25

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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 .…

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The Six Functions of Leadership 33:59

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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 .

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Entrepreneurs, Consider Your Quest! 29:08

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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 .

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Process vs. Outcome 27:39

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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 notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki .…

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Achieving System Flow 26:19

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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 .

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What is System Flow? 24:37

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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 .

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The Consequences of Systems Dysfunction 25:48

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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 .

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If You Have a Systems Problem 27:11

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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 .

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Energy Flow 30:13

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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 .

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Getting off the Comfortably Stuck Couch 25:56

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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 .

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Comfortably Stuck 25:26

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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 .

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Low Hanging Fruit (Business Traditions That Have to Stop Now Part 5) 26:01

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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 .…

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Back to the Birdhouse 25:49

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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 .

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You Better Build a Birdhouse 25:13

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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 and effect." Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki . Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained .…

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Angela Montgomery - The Most Important Skill 25:21

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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 . Derek is at Unconstrained .…

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Angela Montgomery - The Human Constraint 26:50

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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 .…

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Canada's Productivity Prescription 25:09

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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 .

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Canada's Productivity Emergency 20:56

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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 .

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Motivating Employees (Business Traditions That Have to Stop Now Part 4) 27:26

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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 .…

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Individual Incentives (Business Traditions That Have to Stop Now Part 3) 26:51

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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 .

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Silo Busting (Business Traditions That Have to Stop Now Part 2) 26:03

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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 .

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Organization Silos (Business Traditions That Have to Stop Now Part 1) 26:22

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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 .

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The Biggest Leverage Point 25:16

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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 .

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The Most Critical Resource 29:07

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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 .

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It's A Wonderful Replay 53:43

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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, divine help and miraculous intervention. Derek is at Unconstrained . Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki .…

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Season 4 in 2024! 3:32

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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 .

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Mike Palmer - How Much is That Worth? 26:50

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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

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Mike Palmer Likes Solving Problems 23:35

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