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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!