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.

Building cybersecurity muscle memory

The threat of attacks is growing. Leaders need to be ready to respond when the worst happens, says…

The fascination factor

Brilliant brands can help us fall back in love with work. André Martin and Mark Fitzloff explain Behind…

The death of differentiation

Brands obsessed with standing out as unique risk losing their focus on customer needs. De-positioning offers a better…

The merger mirage

Mergers and acquisitions persistently fail because of over-optimistic assumptions Here’s a puzzle that should keep executives awake at…

The end of experience

The rise of AI assistants poses a grave threat to companies that have built their business models around…

Building an abundance mindset

An outlook rooted in trust, generosity and a long-term view could improve the quality of leadership decision-making  Recently,…

Prove, delight and move

Marketers can draw timeless lessons from classical Greek and Roman culture As a microcosm of the broader world,…

Time to step in

Leaders should strive to empower their teams – but need to know when and how to intervene if…

Designer babies are ahead of their time

Science long since left ethics in its wake We are now in the amoral age. Too often, that…

A matter of time

Based on a scientific understanding of natural human rhythms, chronoleadership can help create healthier, more sustainable and more…

How Singles’ Day rewrites strategy

Rapid and unpredictable change in the business environment creates plentiful opportunities – but seizing them requires a new…