The Think Tank Perspective™ is SMG Consulting’s inquiry framework for helping destinations and organizations view their challenges through a broader, interconnected lens. It blends external intelligence with internal collaboration to spark clarity, creativity, and alignment — empowering leadership teams to think differently, act decisively, and lead with renewed purpose.
It operates on two levels:
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External Perspective (Outside-In): brings in experts and cross-industry thinkers to identify blind spots, benchmark performance, and deliver foresight.
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Internal Perspective (Inside-Out): engages teams through structured exploration to build shared understanding, cultural alignment, and innovation capacity.
Together, these dual perspectives create a dynamic system for strategic renewal and collaborative leadership.
Best Uses:
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Strategic Reframing – Clarify what truly matters when direction feels uncertain.
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Leadership & Board Alignment – Create shared clarity and purpose.
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Culture & Innovation Renewal – Reignite creative energy and teamwork.
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Destination & Community Collaboration – Balance stakeholder perspectives around shared goals.
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Foresight & Change Readiness – Test assumptions and prepare for multiple futures.
The Think Tank Perspective™ transforms uncertainty into understanding, helping organizations see differently, align deeply, and act decisively.