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.

Copycats are the mothers of invention

Imitation is the only form of innovation. The great myth of innovation is that it happens in isolation….

The psychology of leadership transitions

Taking on a new leadership position can be harder than it seems, but research on post-traumatic growth shows…

The little things that make a big difference

Team relationships are the result of thousands of micro-interactions. Every one of them matters. Effective leadership requires effective…

Signal received

Leaders find themselves trapped between the old and the new. Overlapping global crises demand that we break free…

The future is Asian

We have entered the Asian Century. A global political and economic shift of historic proportions is under way…

Disrupt or be disrupted

In a fast-changing business environment, individuals’ professional development drives organizational success. As organizations seek to recruit and retain…

Predictably unprecedented

Humanity’s long track record of adapting to change suggests we would be wise to double down on developing…

DEI is in our DNA

The idea that DEI is just a trendy cause bears no scrutiny. The backlash has begun. Diversity, equity…

Leading an evolution

Mastercard’s Michael Fraccaro puts people at the center of business strategy. It is never too late for a…

Global or local?

Redefining an apparent problem as a dilemma can help unlock new ways to grow a brand.  If you’ve…

Stability is underrated

Constancy is paramount in the storm of change. One of the most significant facts about humanity,” noted the…

The discipline to implement effectively

Too many digital transformations fail. Success requires leaders with a disciplined mindset. Your digital transformation cannot fail. But…