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 trouble with tariffs

With new trade barriers set to dramatically change the terms of global trade, how do finance leaders regard…

The belonging paradox

In the midst of a global empathy crisis, leaders must balance inclusion and individuality, writes Danny Gal A…

Beyond speed

Constant change demands strategic agility and responsiveness Today’s business environment is characterized by unprecedented uncertainty and a relentless…

Agentic AI steps up

The next generation of AI has arrived. Here’s how it works – and why it will be revolutionary…

Building cybersecurity muscle memory

The threat of attacks is growing. Leaders need to be ready to respond when the worst happens, says…

The fascination factor

Brilliant brands can help us fall back in love with work. André Martin and Mark Fitzloff explain Behind…

The death of differentiation

Brands obsessed with standing out as unique risk losing their focus on customer needs. De-positioning offers a better…

The merger mirage

Mergers and acquisitions persistently fail because of over-optimistic assumptions Here’s a puzzle that should keep executives awake at…

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…