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.

Social media is now anything but social

I had high hopes for the potential of the digital age. But a surplus of tech is robbing…

Why selling products isn’t enough in today’s marketplace

Transforming your business from selling products to selling projects is crucial if you want to remain competitive. For…

Why growth is the key to fixing the UK’s ailing schools

Conventional wisdom states that smaller schools provide students with a better education. But studies of education systems around…

How megatrends shape the financial industry

Innovation and developments in the financial industry are shaped by global megatrends in demographics, economics, and resources. Those…

Harnessing the power of unconscious decisions

Customers make many of their purchasing decisions in a split second without even realizing it. Here’s how to…

Novartis’ Paul Hudson on the importance of company culture

Paul Hudson, the chief executive of Novartis Pharmaceuticals, has seen firsthand the impact that company culture can have…

Practice smarter, not harder

Malcolm Gladwell is right about the power of practice, but he only tells half the story. At this…

How to lead transformatively – not transactionally

Transactional leadership traps executives in old patterns and causes them to deflect responsibility onto others. It’s time to…

Why creating a learning culture is the answer to fear

Fear is shockingly common in the workplace. Here’s why creating a learning culture is the first step in…

Five new operating principles for the age of disruption

If the coronavirus has taught us anything, it is this: disruption happens shockingly fast and upends everything. Your…

How purpose will propel humanity to Mars

Dr Adriana Marais is relying on her sense of purpose to motivate her through her expected journey all…

How to make your corporate change programme stick

Most change programmes are designed to fail. Here’s three steps that ensure that yours will beat the odds…