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.

Financial planners have an important role when data is absent

In the age of AI, financial planning and analysis (FP&A) must focus on the human element, says Phil…

People are at the heart of digitized HR

Imagine a future in which technology transforms HR, but people remain at the heart. Welcome to a new…

Six tools for driving digital transformation in your organization

Six critical areas will make or break an organization’s digital transformation efforts, say Radhika Palany. Digital isn’t just…

Performance dashboards must measure for agility

Long-standing performance indicators no longer show us the full picture. Scott Koerwer, Joe Perfetti and Michael Canning explore…

Marketers can help build a more sustainable future

A radical new approach to marketing could help curb negative environmental changes, says John Davis. “The world is…

Driving transformation at one of Africa’s largest banks

Today’s complex business environment demands more agile leaders. Nedbank HR executive Dean Retief shares how his organization has…

Industry triggers drive transformation

Incumbents won’t transform until they experience external triggers for change, says Liz Mellon. Transformation (n): a marked change…

Why doing good means doing well for businesses today

Companies should allow society’s needs to drive their strategy, says Ben Walker. In their new book Super Signs,…

Why everyone needs to fix gender bias at work

Rand Merchant Bank’s head of leadership and culture Ilka Dunne shares how the bank has empowered women to…

The value of the chief purpose officer

This healthcare executive is setting an example for organizations everywhere. The C-suite is multiplying. In decades past, organizations…

Three tools for driving operational excellence amidst uncertainty

In the digital era, it’s imperative that businesses differentiate themselves from competitors. Operational excellence in three areas makes…

Women perform well under pressure

We all know the stereotypes of male courage under pressure, and yet research shows women are actually better…