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 can’t rely on instinct alone

Evidence-based decision-making leads to better outcomes than decisions based on instinct alone, no matter how experienced the decision-maker is.Everyone…

How business anthropology can help you understand customers

Companies like Cisco and Lego have discovered that business anthropology holds the key to truly understanding customers and…

How to use the internet as a learning tool in your classroom

The internet shouldn’t just be an occasional afterthought to classroom learning. Finance educators can and should incorporate it…

The vital importance of adaptability in today’s business environment

In today’s volatile business environment, adaptability and increased customer centricity are more important than ever. In our work…

Why cross-cultural competency is key to innovation

Cultural context undoubtedly plays a huge role in organizational agility and innovation, meaning cross-cultural competency is more important…

What brain science can teach us about creating resilient leaders

Learning more about brain science can help us support leaders who are confronted with unfamiliar stressors and challenges. …

How crowdfunding is revolutionizing entrepreneurship

Crowdfunding is not just a challenge to traditional lending practices. It represents the democratization of entrepreneurship. It’s likely…

How to make the most out of your global team

Expert tips for overcoming the cultural, logistical, and strategic challenges of working with a geographically dispersed project group…

Why a discovery-based approach is the future of leadership development

In today’s Social Age, a one-size-fits-all approach to leadership development no longer passes muster. Instead, trainers should focus…

The rise of collaborative partnerships

Collaborative partnerships are becoming the new norm, both among teams and between companies themselves. According to analyst Horace…

Grappling with the financial and ethical consequences of globalization

Perspectives on globalization from an expat CEO in India. Globalization is undoubtedly here to stay. As long as…

How seismic changes in the higher education landscape will impact universities

In recent years, global higher education has been hit by a new wave of pressures from new technologies, business…