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.

The confidence habit

Self-assurance is made, not born. There is much talk about imposter syndrome. It is the quasi-scientific idea that…

The quick and the dead

Speed is the only defense for the modern organization. Warren Buffet has a penchant for moats. If the…

Masters of velocity

In a world defined by exponential change, leaders can seize competitive advantage by honing how their organization makes…

Unlocking cash

The 2024 Financial Cycle Time Champions show the benefits of speed for a business’s cashflow. Economists view “worker…

Culture: the project accelerator

In a fast-moving world, project success hinges not just on processes, but on a strong, adaptable culture. Ask…

The power of an ecosystem

New technologies will help us create a better world – if we can unlock the power of partnerships…

Smarter together

AI is transforming collaborative group work. In today’s rapidly evolving and volatile geopolitical and business landscape, leaders face…

Patience and speed

DeepSeek may look like an overnight success, but it was only possible because of decisions made a decade…

Face your fears

In a world of remote and hybrid working, it’s all too easy to duck difficult conversations. Leaders must…

Is Gen Z disloyal?

As employees opt to change jobs more often, organizations need to face reality. Here’s how leaders can rethink…

The risk of cultural betrayal

If employee experiences don’t live up to what an organization says about its culture, problems quickly mount. It’s…

Fomo is leading techs astray

The LLM market is saturated. Wise firms should build platforms instead. They call it Fomo. Fear of missing…