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.

People are the key to business transformation

Tony O’Driscoll explores how to achieve business transformation through a people-centered strategy. Since 2000, more than half of…

People, not technology, drive innovation

Camelia Ram shares three common barriers to building an innovative culture. Since Satya Nadella joined Microsoft, its share…

The sales team you didn’t know you have

Developers are better at selling than they know, says Vivek Wadhwa. It wasn’t planned. As a young tech…

Dynamic markets call for more dynamic metrics

The old ways of measuring advantage should be put to rest, says Rita McGrath. Stock markets are key…

Disney doubles down on brick-and-mortar

The Walt Disney Company invests in brick-and-mortar before digital. The old expression goes something like this: “You can…

How executive education must evolve in the digital era

Innovation in leadership development is imperative to meet today’s fast-changing business demands. It’s more important than ever that…

3 tips for digital transformation from Asian disruptors

Western businesses can learn from digital disruptors in Asia. Robin Speculand and Jeremy Blain report. “East is East…

To innovate, first ask why

Zopa found success by asking ‘why,’ not ‘what.’ A company that knows its purpose makes better products. James…

Leading into the unknown

To lead into the unknown, you must communicate a clear vision. “You’re up against a vast, powerful machine,”…

3 tools for peak performance at work

Finding your performance ‘sweet spot’ is difficult, but neuroscience and complexity theory can help, explains Bill Duane. The…

Step outside your comfort zone

Andy Molinsky shares 3 techniques to stretch yourself for career and personal growth. You know it’s time to…

How to sell something new and disruptive

Social proof helps overcome innovation resistance, says Ben Shenoy. Remember the Apple Newton, Sinclair C5, or Cheetos Lip…