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.

Inclusion in reverse

In India, women’s workforce participation has long been in decline. Business’s contribution to equality is more important than…

Fighting a corporate infection

Crises of ethics and bad behaviour resemble diseases that can be lethal to even the strongest brands. Leaders…

Know your business

It is at the heart of strategy – the question that Peter Drucker described as the fundamental decision….

Practising wisdom

By understanding what it means to be wise, we can expand and hone our capacity for wisdom, whatever…

The power of G-force

Governance appears last in ESG. But it should not be least. The point of triptychs is that each…

Work gets personal

Five questions to help you get closer to work you love, everyday. From the perspective of individual leaders,…

Elon Musk is wasting a unique gift

Innovators should innovate, not agitate. First of all, transparency. I’ve long been a Tesla fanboy and considered Elon…

Financial services, simplified

Digitally-enabled companies have transformed the banking landscape. But sustaining success takes more than tech, says Capitec boss Gerrie…

Case Study: Delivering for women at MTN

Paul Norman explains how MTN has embedded its approach to creating diversity and inclusion for women MTN Group…

Big tech’s labour of love

An all-encompassing approach to ESG gives Cisco an edge in the war for talent. A prospective Cisco employee…

Where women win

To deliver progress on gender equality and inclusion, create real leadership accountability. The increased focus on ESG in…

The real cost of navigating race

Negative tropes influence how black leaders act at work – and take a heavy toll. Organizations need to…