We believe people matter. What they do matters. How they do it matters. Who they do it with matters. They matter. So we exist to remind people of that. To remind them why they chose this work. To be honest about where they are. To have constructive, open conversations. To build the future. Because we believe when people do work that matters, the world is better for it.

Smith Strategy Company is a strategic partner that really listens.

We believe your team has something to say. In fact, our decades long experience has proven over and over again, the answers to your problems are often already on your team. That’s why we always start by listening.

We create spaces that encourage strategic voices from all parts of the organization to speak up, resulting in ideas and innovations from the people who know best. We then lead you through a series of proven strategic processes and tools that result in workable plans for growth and accountability.

Our goal is to deliver more than just a plan- it’s to provide a cohesion that moves forward your team, your work and your mission for years to come.

That the best way to build the future is on purpose.

That people + process matter as much as mission.

That building spaces for honest conversations lead to the best ideas.

We’ve tested a lot of ideas over the years. Here’s what consistently holds true:

Meet Dave Smith

With a casual and curious disposition, Dave has decades of experience in helping teams and individuals find clarity in the midst of chaos. He is drawn towards complexity and loves the journey towards resolution.

Dave's unique and nuanced approach towards group facilitation and problem solving is informed by over 25 years of executive leadership and higher education facilitation, and numerous qualifications including a Doctorate in Education.

Aside from the tangible benefits of working with a proven track record, strategy and tools, one of the most valuable aspects of working with Dave are the intangibles. A father of six children, a lover of Radiohead, hip hop and death metal, and deep appreciation for film and story, Dave’s perspective has ben formed by an amalgamation of his experiences, personality and beliefs. This results in clear and honest assessment, insightful conversation and creative, out of the box solutions.

Qualifications:

Paterson StratOp Facilitator • 2011

The Paterson Center

Paterson LifePlan Facilitator • 2012

The Paterson Center

Design Thinking • 2024

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Working Genius Facilitator • 2025

The Table Group

Business Model Generation • 2014

Strategyzer

Conflict Coaching & Mediation • 2009

Peacemakers

Meet Dave Smith

With a casual and curious disposition, Dave has decades of experience in helping teams and individuals find clarity in the midst of chaos. He is drawn towards complexity and loves the journey towards resolution.

Dave's unique and nuanced approach towards group facilitation and problem solving is informed by over 25 years of executive leadership and higher education facilitation, and numerous qualifications including a Doctorate in Education.

Aside from the tangible benefits of working with a proven track record, strategy and tools, one of the most valuable aspects of working with Dave are the intangibles. A father of six children, a lover of Radiohead, hip hop and death metal, and deep appreciation for film and story, Dave’s perspective is formed by an amalgamation of his experiences, personality and beliefs. This results in clear and honest assessment, insightful conversation and creative, out of the box solutions.