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 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…

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…