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.

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…

Local reputation is key to a strong global brand

John Davis describes how effective brands create trust by catering to local markets…

How a navy ship heralds a sea change

When it comes to business transformation, we can take a lesson from the navy, says Mike Canning. The…

Leadership under the microscope

Intensifying scrutiny and intervention demand a new leadership model for regulated industries, say Beth Ahlering and Gary Storer….

AI isn’t biased – we are

Human bias has infiltrated AI, says Vivek Wadhwa. Enough nonsense. AI isn’t biased. The human world is. AI…

Good principles are hard to reach

Changing behaviors requires commitment, says Michael Chavez. What’s in a value? Not a lot, much of the time. The…