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.

T-shaped leadership in the AI age

The T-shaped leadership model continues to be relevant in a time of unprecedented disruption. Without a doubt, new…

Staying competitive in China’s unique business environment

In China, emulation and innovation are not mutually exclusive. Here’s how to understand this uniquely Chinese approach to…

Lessons in branding from top Asian companies

Many Asian companies represent the gold standard in brand building. Often, when leaders rush headfirst into brand building…

The radical transformation coming for India’s tech economy

The business model that undergirds India’s tech sector is about to change dramatically – and the industry might…

How multinationals can leverage the rise of Asia

The era of Asian economic dominance is on the horizon. Here’s what business leaders need to know about…

How MailChimp’s purpose helps it empower small businesses

MailChimp’s purpose-driven business model has allowed the company both to empower small businesses and become a sector leader…

The unlikely benefits of distraction

While leaders are often expected to be laser-focused at all times, sometimes being distracted can be the best…

How DSM is helping to feed children and empower farmers in Rwanda

An eye-opening meeting in Davos led DSM chief executive Feike Sijbesma to begin an ambitious, first-of-its-kind public-private partnership…

The optimal number of strategic goals for your organization

Having a lot of choices is good – until it isn’t. Being presented with too many options can…

Customer experience must live up to marketing promises

Companies suffer when they produce a customer experience that falls short of their marketing campaigns’ promises.    …

The cashless future is already here

Paper cash is on its way out. Cashless payments are already the norm in many countries all over…

Why universal basic income can’t solve the challenges of automation

Universal basic income (UBI) alone won’t solve the coming sea change in the labor market. To many voters…