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.

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…

Why learning buzzwords is the key to understanding financial performance

If you really want to understand financial performance, you must first learn the specialized language that describes it….

How Deutsche Telekom teaches its employees to be ambidextrous leaders

Ambidextrous leadership has become a requirement in any industry experiencing disruption. Learn how Deutsche Telekom trains its employees…

Dispatches from Duke CE’s Human Difference event

Even in a world of AI and machine learning, the human difference is still a crucial advantage. Whether…

Five steps for better collaboration

Effective collaboration is the key to building better companies. Many of us feel that, as professional adults, we…