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.

Interpreting the torrential flow of data

As technology advances at an ever-increasing clip, the data produced by these new and improved technologies will hold…

Aiming for instancy in the digital age

Big data offers leaders unparalleled opportunities to create and deliver value in a constantly changing world – if…

Thin data: a new framework for understanding the world

While much hyped, big data doesn’t provide the whole story. Thin data is the solution.  Big data is…

How to encourage innovation by upending rules

Innovation is more important than ever, but is hard to achieve when employees spend most of their days…

How Harley-Davidson brought its biker brand to India

Harley-Davidson’s Anoop Prakash describes how the motorcycle company brought its legendary brand to India and made it relevant…

How marketers can prove their value

Professor Christine Moorman of Duke’s Fuqua School of Business has developed the first industry-wide survey of marketing data. The…

ArcelorMittal South Africa’s hard-earned turnaround

The once-troubled metals giant ArcelorMittal South Africa is in the midst of an astounding turnaround under the leadership…

How to remove bias from your decision-making

Unconscious biases and assumptions can lead you to make poor decisions without even realizing it.  Netflix, Hulu, HBO…

Four cultural forces that shape business in India

The world’s largest democracy holds tremendous opportunities for business – if you know how to navigate the country’s…

Harnessing the power of the volunteer mindset

The nonprofit sector has long understood how to engage people and motivate them to work for free. Here’s…

The leadership agility factor

Most leaders understand the importance of agility, but few actually prioritize the development of this crucial skill. Agility…

Why empowering women leaders matters

Gender diversity among leaders is proven to have concrete business benefits. So why do so many companies still…