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.

Understanding consumer behavior with Dr Linda Papadopoulos

Psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos has dedicated her career to figuring out what makes people tick. Along the way,…

Five strategies for supporting employees’ mental health

Depression, anxiety and unmanageable stress are silent epidemics in the workplace. Here’s how you can help support employees…

Tech companies can turn the internet back into an enriching place

The next big challenge for the internet is how to address the hate that festers on its pages.  The…

Ten tips for managing up

Decision-makers in upper management aren’t your boss – they’re your customer. Learn how to influence them by managing up…

At the forefront of disruptive design: Leadership lessons from China

China is home to some of the most world’s innovative companies and design incubators. Learning about disruptive leadership…

Dan Ariely: What Ikea understands about human behavior

People derive great satisfaction from products that they build or shape themselves, even when the quality is relatively low. Dan…

How to become an idea broker

Innovation doesn’t have to be a once-in-a-lifetime event – it can be an everyday occurrence. The secret to…

Design thinking: The secret to Nedbank’s success

South African financial services company Nedbank discovered their customers’ real pain points – and how to fix them – using design…

The future of lifestyle brands is in danger

Customers are now more interested in opportunities for personalization and self-expression than established luxury brands that project an…

Responding to the new realities of retail

The retail industry faces disruption from all sides. If you embrace digitalization now, your company can stay ahead…

The hidden ways that financial models affect corporate culture

High- and low-margin companies don’t just have opposite approaches to profit-making; they also often have deep differences in company…

Focus on your customers and employees, and profit will follow

American Express’s Denise Pickett knows that purpose is a much more exciting motivator than strategy – and that…