Thought Leadership

Duke CE’s article library brings you the latest thinking from our thought leaders in Dialogue, the only truly global journal for managers and leaders.

Dr Vivienne Ming on the secrets to purpose and self-actualization

Theoretical neuroscientist Dr Vivienne Ming and meta-learning expert knows that the key to robot-proofing ourselves and new generations…

An organization’s biggest assets are its people

Contrary to the long-held opinion of financial managers, hiring great people should be viewed as an asset, not…

Self-improvement, 1 percent at a time

Whether in your personal or professional life, self-improvement can seem daunting. Instead of overwhelming yourself with lofty goals,…

From domestic emulation to global innovation

Once known for their love of emulation, Chinese brands are now world-famous for their innovative ideas and global…

Social media is now anything but social

I had high hopes for the potential of the digital age. But a surplus of tech is robbing…

Why selling products isn’t enough in today’s marketplace

Transforming your business from selling products to selling projects is crucial if you want to remain competitive. For…

Why growth is the key to fixing the UK’s ailing schools

Conventional wisdom states that smaller schools provide students with a better education. But studies of education systems around…

How megatrends shape the financial industry

Innovation and developments in the financial industry are shaped by global megatrends in demographics, economics, and resources. Those…

Harnessing the power of unconscious decisions

Customers make many of their purchasing decisions in a split second without even realizing it. Here’s how to…

Novartis’ Paul Hudson on the importance of company culture

Paul Hudson, the chief executive of Novartis Pharmaceuticals, has seen firsthand the impact that company culture can have…

Practice smarter, not harder

Malcolm Gladwell is right about the power of practice, but he only tells half the story. At this…

How to lead transformatively – not transactionally

Transactional leadership traps executives in old patterns and causes them to deflect responsibility onto others. It’s time to…