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Professional consulting services to Associations

and 'For Purpose' organisations.

Professional consulting services to Associations and 'For Purpose' organisations.

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Our Services

From strategy through to execution, we’re here to support your growth. Whether you’re just starting out and looking for inspiration, or exploring ways to expand into new markets through acquisition, we bring experience that can help guide the way.

Strategy & Operations

We champion fresh perspectives, turning challenges into opportunities for groundbreaking solutions.

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Marketing & Communications

We foster innovative thinking, transforming obstacles into opportunities for impactful results.

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Who We Serve

From strategic planning to project execution, we partner with you every step of the way to achieve your goals.

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Boards

We support Boards to strengthen governance, clarify strategic priorities, improve oversight and make confident decisions that guide sustainable organisational growth.

Executives

We work with executives to align teams, navigate change, sharpen strategy and turn priorities into practical action and results consistently.

Corporate Teams

We help corporate teams improve communication, strengthen delivery, support implementation and contribute confidently to organisational goals and broader outcomes.

Our Clients

Our Purpose

At Think Outside Group, we share the lessons we’ve gained from real experience, not just theory. We’ve been fortunate to work alongside boards and executive teams, helping them navigate change while also leading it ourselves. Our focus is always on purpose, practicality, and outcomes that last.

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Testimonials

A few days have passed since you presented at our committee meeting, and they are still talking about it! You hit the touchpoints in a really positive way and created a real sense of role clarity which I believe will help the committee grow in their strategic thinking. So from me and the board, a hearty thank you.
Allison Delaney, CAE, Master Joiners
The questions overall, and the structure of how to approach things have a lot of food for thought.
The questions overall, and the structure of how to approach things have a lot of food for thought.
Importance of an effective Board for any Association
Board Members, Australian Boarding Schools Association
Lindsay McGrath brought humour, vision and direction to our corporate training day at South Eastern Community Connect (SECC). He tailored his messaging to staff ranging from direct service workers through to the senior management team.
Kate Melhopt, CEO, Southern Eastern Community Centre

A few days have passed since you presented at our committee meeting, and they are still talking about it! You hit the touchpoints in a really positive way and created a real sense of role clarity which I believe will help the committee grow in their strategic thinking. So from me and the board, a hearty thank you.
Allison Delaney, CAE, Master Joiners
The questions overall, and the structure of how to approach things have a lot of food for thought.
The questions overall, and the structure of how to approach things have a lot of food for thought.
Importance of an effective Board for any Association
Board Members, Australian Boarding Schools Association
Lindsay McGrath brought humour, vision and direction to our corporate training day at South Eastern Community Connect (SECC). He tailored his messaging to staff ranging from direct service workers through to the senior management team.
Kate Melhopt, CEO, Southern Eastern Community Centre

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At Think Outside Group, we share insights from real-world challenges, collaborating with boards and executive teams to guide them through change and spearhead transformations.