Corporate Actions
Examples of how business is building common purpose
To Build a Better Society, Start with Better Arguments
In partnership with the Aspen Institute, Allstate is a major sponsor of the Better Arguments Project, a program that teaches how to have healthier, more productive conversations with those who hold differing views.
Engaging Leaders in the Niger Delta
Chevron wrote a new community development playbook in one of the world’s most troubled regions. The new model, which encourages and rewards compromise, is off to a promising start.
Tackling Tough Issues Through Courageous Conversations
Courageous Conversations, a guided discussion series sponsored by General Mills, is showing that people can discuss the difficult issues with open minds and respect for all.
the risks and rewards of stakeholder capitalism
This spring, The Dialogue Project, a program inside the Fuqua School of Business that explores what role business can play to help reduce polarization in our society, hosted a discussion as part of the school’s alumni reunion weekend, in which …
the calculus of engagement
Companies and researchers outline frameworks for speaking out on societal issues
Taking Kindness and Civility Beyond Competition
Southwest, long known for its heart, is promoting civility and kindness as values that work for its employees—and for everyone else.
The Report
The data behind dialogue and engagement
the risks and rewards of stakeholder capitalism
This spring, The Dialogue Project, a program inside the Fuqua School of Business that explores what role business can play to help reduce polarization in our society, hosted a discussion as part of the school’s alumni reunion weekend, in which …
the calculus of engagement
Companies and researchers outline frameworks for speaking out on societal issues
Taking Kindness and Civility Beyond Competition
Southwest, long known for its heart, is promoting civility and kindness as values that work for its employees—and for everyone else.
In the News
Provocative thoughts on the dialogue of engagement
Business Must Play A Greater Role In Reducing Polarization
Few things are more troubling to our society than the polarization gripping our country. It impacts our ability to deal with the most pressing issues of the day, ranging from climate change to energy production and consumption, from public health to economic growth.
Twitter and Its Advertisers: “Quiet Influence”
Business will be a big voice in Twitter’s future direction
“The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World” by Max Fisher
Author Max Fisher takes a deep dive into the role social media plays in our current state of polarization.
the risks and rewards of stakeholder capitalism
This spring, The Dialogue Project, a program inside the Fuqua School of Business that explores what role business can play to help reduce polarization in our society, hosted a discussion as part of the school’s alumni reunion weekend, in which …
the calculus of engagement
Companies and researchers outline frameworks for speaking out on societal issues
Taking Kindness and Civility Beyond Competition
Southwest, long known for its heart, is promoting civility and kindness as values that work for its employees—and for everyone else.
Programs
Duke events to inform today’s and tomorrow’s business leaders
the risks and rewards of stakeholder capitalism
This spring, The Dialogue Project, a program inside the Fuqua School of Business that explores what role business can play to help reduce polarization in our society, hosted a discussion as part of the school’s alumni reunion weekend, in which …
the calculus of engagement
Companies and researchers outline frameworks for speaking out on societal issues
Taking Kindness and Civility Beyond Competition
Southwest, long known for its heart, is promoting civility and kindness as values that work for its employees—and for everyone else.
Thought Leaders
Business leaders on the state of dialogue today
A Company Mantra: “Do the Right Thing”
As the chief executive officer and chairperson of The Clorox Company, Linda Rendle knows well that environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have become controversial concepts in some business and political circles.
Still Much to Learn From Fred Rogers
To state the obvious, it’s a complex world out there. You can’t read or watch the news, look at social media, or go anywhere without seeing the divisiveness in the world on so many topics.
the risks and rewards of stakeholder capitalism
This spring, The Dialogue Project, a program inside the Fuqua School of Business that explores what role business can play to help reduce polarization in our society, hosted a discussion as part of the school’s alumni reunion weekend, in which …
the calculus of engagement
Companies and researchers outline frameworks for speaking out on societal issues
Taking Kindness and Civility Beyond Competition
Southwest, long known for its heart, is promoting civility and kindness as values that work for its employees—and for everyone else.