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.

Beyond ego

Our fundamental sense of identity drives us to attempt to control the world around us – with harmful…

Disruption just got more disruptive

Leaders must be ready to change. Many are not. Have you enjoyed being disrupted? Are you ready for…

Investing for good

Venture capital investors are increasingly looking to back startups that can combine profits with altruism. In the 1960s,…

Adventures in finance

Extraordinary life experiences can shape financial decisions. I’ve always worked in finance, and I’ve always been an adventurer….

Unlock performance

How can senior executives achieve superior results in turbulent times? As the new chief executive for a global…

Deal or no deal

Confronted by endemic uncertainty, organizations need to improve the speed – and the quality – of their decisions….

Build your innovation muscle

A challenging economy can be the catalyst for game-changing new products and services. Does your business have the…

The human catalyst

A strong Human Capital Factor ignites growth. “I only want to invest in fundamentals.” Such is a common…

The danger of the growth precipice

When you’re at the top of your game, the risk of sharply declining performance is – counter-intuitively –…

The future favors the brave

The polycrisis demands courage from the comfortable. We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and…

A different eye on business

The march of female entrepreneurs can reshape the world. Twenty years ago, Volvo asked an all-female group to…

The upside of down

High-functioning businesses can thrive even in dysfunctional environments – as success stories from South Africa show. It’s tough…