- availability of analytic tools that allow data to be used
- ability of think tanks to work virtually with web conferencing world wide and for workers to work remotely
- use of digital platforms to collect stakeholder and public views including public participation in creating and testing solutions
- connected to this greater ability to use international as well as national learning
- increased competition in the space occupied by think tanks means brand value and quality/perceived quality of the agency will be critical to ensuring stakeholders listen
- distrust of experts
- need for visible leadership that is tech savvy but also credible
- need to tailor messaging precisely to the target audience and deliver in the correct medium
- need for leaders at various levels in think tanks that are credible with different audiences and adept with digital and analogue channels
- ability to deliver quick, timely, analysis to meet stakeholder needs
- ability to work in partnership and share platforms with other credible stakeholders