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.

Why leaders must adapt to the new paradigm of project work

Project-based work is the new normal. Leaders can either get on board or risk falling behind in this…

Look at your company’s core values to build purpose

Former McDonald’s US marketing chief Deborah Wahl knows that purpose is a powerful motivator for teams – but…

Optumcare: The Biggest Health Care System You Have Never Heard Of

 Download Optum Presentation Slides Raise your hand if you know who OptumCare is. Well, if you haven’t…

How to keep your team focused – without being a taskmaster

Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez shares his tips for keeping even the most scatter-brained of teams focused, engaged, and energized. After…

Six revolutions in the future of work

The future of work is already here. Linda Sharkey and Morag Barrett share six ways in which this…

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…