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 vital importance of adaptability in today’s business environment

In today’s volatile business environment, adaptability and increased customer centricity are more important than ever. In our work…

Why cross-cultural competency is key to innovation

Cultural context undoubtedly plays a huge role in organizational agility and innovation, meaning cross-cultural competency is more important…

What brain science can teach us about creating resilient leaders

Learning more about brain science can help us support leaders who are confronted with unfamiliar stressors and challenges. …

How crowdfunding is revolutionizing entrepreneurship

Crowdfunding is not just a challenge to traditional lending practices. It represents the democratization of entrepreneurship. It’s likely…

How to make the most out of your global team

Expert tips for overcoming the cultural, logistical, and strategic challenges of working with a geographically dispersed project group…

Why a discovery-based approach is the future of leadership development

In today’s Social Age, a one-size-fits-all approach to leadership development no longer passes muster. Instead, trainers should focus…

The rise of collaborative partnerships

Collaborative partnerships are becoming the new norm, both among teams and between companies themselves. According to analyst Horace…

Grappling with the financial and ethical consequences of globalization

Perspectives on globalization from an expat CEO in India. Globalization is undoubtedly here to stay. As long as…

How seismic changes in the higher education landscape will impact universities

In recent years, global higher education has been hit by a new wave of pressures from new technologies, business…

Why leaders must learn how to receive feedback well

As managers, most of us learn how to give feedback – but we almost never learn how to receive…

Lessons from Statoil’s leadership development revolution

Statoil, the Norwegian energy giant, invested in developing the leadership capabilities of 10 of its top leaders as part…

How Aircel gets employees invested in company success

Aircel Vice President of HR Sandeep Gandhi shares lessons about the importance of employee engagement in achieving business…