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.

Sociability can save companies

The S in ESG is as crucial inside organizations as outside them. Sometimes a question implies one answer,…

Measuring leadership for complexity

Tomorrow’s toolkit can’t be quantified in a classroom. Humans have a predilection for simplicity. As leaders we are…

The reality of vulnerable leadership

Leaders should be able to show vulnerability – but it must be balanced with the core competence of…

What lies beneath

Why do change programs keep falling short of their intended aims? Because organizations are haunted by ghosts. What…

The big shift

The sustainability transition starts with three crucial mindset shifts. We are entering a new era for businesses. The…

Generating new challenges

As the role of AI in business grows ever larger, C-suite leaders need a clearer understanding of the…

The virtues of youth

In today’s fast-changing world, Gen Z have an important role to play in developing strategy. Today’s world is…

Look before you flop

Failed ventures are the norm. Ask questions first. Most new businesses fail. Whether startup or venture initiated by…

Creating touchstone memories

In a chaotic world filled with uncertainty, shared histories help us move boldly forward. In recent years, we…

Here today, gone tomorrow

Basing future growth on existing growth is a risky business. Financial forecasting and financial planning are two essential…

ChatGPT is a liar unleashed

Don’t expect chatbots to learn from their mistakes. It was the political consultant Kellyanne Conway who coined the…

The capital expenditure conundrum

Elevated interest rates are now affecting US businesses’ plans, according to the latest research among financial executives. When…