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.

Consultants can be angels, not demons

Paid advisors don’t deserve their bad reputation. Some things never go out of fashion. It’s long been popular…

The digital foundations of ESG

Laying the groundwork for a more sustainable way of doing business means integrating ESG with digital transformation. The…

Knowing but not doing

Individuals have the knowledge but not the skills to participate in digital transformation. Closing this gap is critical….

The midlife maelstrom

Organizations need to consider the needs of women at all life stages if they are to improve talent…

A firm hand on trust

Business must spearhead humanity’s global challenge. If trust is the new currency, we are heading for a global…

Right fit, wrong fit

Is rotten culture really the culprit in today’s crisis of employee engagement and retention – or is it…

Above the noise

In the wake of the pandemic, it can be hard for women to make their voices heard. But…

Beyond the tropes

Creating a more equal future means understanding how pernicious old stereotypes continue to distort how black women are…

Accelerate your career

Learn how to secure career advancement – even in organizations that are doing too little to support women…

Leading lady

Microsoft South Africa chief executive Lillian Barnard is a global trailblazer for women in tech. What can a…

Powerful voices

When women raise their voices, change is irresistible. Together, we have the power to shape the future of…

The price shock pathogen

Baumol’s Cost Disease shows why the inflationary spiral is hard to reverse. Inflation was so low, for so…