THINKENOMICS

Thinkenomics is a strategy consulting firm with decades of experience serving government, industry, and university clients.

Better Information Better Decisions Better Results

Thinkenomics helps organizations clarify purpose, align leadership, and make informed decisions that deliver measurable results. Our approach combines data-driven insight with the human dynamics of leadership and culture—because the success of any organization begins with the people who lead it.


As much as half of the difference in operating profit between organizations can be attributed to effective organizational culture.
— James Heskett, Harvard Business School
Organizational strategic forecasting provides vital insight needed to appropriately engineer effective long term strategy and successful business intelligence.
— Gen Robin Rand, USAF (Ret)

Who We Are

I founded THINKENOMICS on the belief that strategy should serve people—not the other way around—Thinkenomics has guided public agencies, corporations, and research institutions through complex transitions and long-term planning. We bridge analysis with action, aligning strategic direction, organizational structure, and leadership behavior to achieve sustained performance and shared value.

Dr. Jeffrey Smith is a retired military Colonel who served 30 years in the United States Air Force. His research and work centers on organizational strategy, leadership development, strategic analysis and assessment. His background in organizational change, mathematics, and strategic planning provides a unique skill set for determining and solving organizational problems and developing your organization’s path forward. He is the author and contributor of several books and publications and is recognized as a highly accomplished keynote speaker, instructor, and adviser. 

Core Services

Strategic Forecasting
We help leaders see further. Through scenario development, environmental scanning, and formal organizational assessment, Thinkenomics identifies the forces shaping your future and clarifies how to respond with confidence.


Organizational Development
We strengthen the systems that sustain success—aligning leadership, structure, and culture so that strategy becomes action. Our work builds resilience, morale, and cohesion from the top down and the bottom up.


Senior Leader Consulting
We advise executives and senior decision-makers on navigating complex environments with clarity and purpose. Our consulting engagements focus on leadership alignment, strategic communication, and the integration of long-term vision with near-term action—ensuring that leadership choices cascade effectively throughout the organization.


Critical Thinking
We cultivate disciplined, evidenced-based reasoning that enables organizations to make better decisions during times of uncertainty. By challenging assumptions, clarifying logic, and structuring analysis, Thinkenomics helps leadership teams transform complexity into undertanding and debate into insight.


Effective Communication
We help organizations articulate ideas that inspire action. From executive messaging to team collaboration, our work ensures that strategy is communicated with clarity, credibility, and impact - building trust internally and externally while aligning people around a shared purpose.

Your Strategic Plan and especially your organizational culture will be determined by your senior leadership…are they equipped to build these vital areas for business success?

Business intelligence is not something that “just happens”…it’s engineered. Your strategy, plans, leadership and culture must all be aligned and following the same path.

Current Status

Thinkenomics has proudly served clients across the public and private sectors for more than two decades. At this time, the firm is not accepting new clients. Our ongoing work remains focused on advancing the practice of strategic consulting through research, writing, and collaboration with long-standing partners.