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.

Rethinking the job description

Experience can be overrated. Physicist Freeman Dyson made an inconvenient discovery during World War II. He was asked…

The new paradigm for ecosystems

It is time to rethink value chains. Successful organizations in the 21st century have placed themselves at the…

Building an inclusive system of gender identities

Sometimes you can look in the mirror and something just doesn’t feel right. Other times, you can take…

Lessons in leadership from female CEOs

Women leaders are in the news and for all the wrong reasons. In August 2018, in response to…

Overcoming adversity as a female leader

The characteristics that shape leaders can sometimes come from the most adverse sources. Such is the case for…

How to create a sustainable innovation culture for your organization

When you’re trying to foster innovation in your organization, fads might seem compelling. But don’t be drawn in…

Why India’s future lies in solar energy

India has a unique opportunity to become a world leader in solar energy and revitalize its economy in…

Lessons in uncertainty from the sports world

Leaders have a lot to learn from the sports world – and not just from extraordinary athletes. Here’s…

Why your business needs to invest in Corporate Social Impact

Unlike the employee volunteer CSR programs of old, Corporate Social Impact (CSI) initiatives can have a massive combined…

Nelson Mandela’s legacy offers learning for marketers

What the legacy of the legendary Nelson Mandela can teach us about successful marketing and storytelling. Nelson Mandela is…

How Chinese companies are reinventing business

Chinese corporations are leading the way in developing new strategic frameworks that are ideally suited for the unstable…

Organizational purpose must be realistic

Aspirational, pie-in-the-sky corporate missions are inspiring. But in order to be successful, corporate purpose must also involve realistic…