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In this episode of the Exec Exchange podcast, host Piers Clark interviews Claus Homann, the Chief Strategy Officer at Aarhus Vand Water Utility in Denmark. Claus shares his journey from consulting engineering to strategic roles at Aarhus Vand, where he has worked for 15 years. The discussion focuses on Aarhus Vand's innovative 'Teal Initiative,' a radical approach to organizational structure that emphasizes value-based leadership, team empowerment, and flexible decision-making. Claus elaborates on the benefits of this approach, including increased motivation, organizational resilience, and adaptability. Despite initial skepticism and challenges, the initiative aims to create a forward-thinking organization capable of responding quickly to various external and internal pressures.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:26 Claus Homann's Background

01:14 Overview of Aarhus Vand

03:24 The Teal Initiative Introduction

05:18 Implementing the Teal Initiative

08:44 Challenges and Responses

11:45 Benefits of the Teal Approach

13:53 Final Thoughts and Advice

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