ThoughtLink identifies the most innovative and appropriate methods and technologies to help teams accomplish their goals. These technologies and methods include the effective use of gaming, simulations, storytelling and other approaches to building dynamic learning organizations.

ThoughtLink provides the "bridge" between technologies and the people that use them.

Some of ThoughtLink's research areas include:

	Development and implementation of web-based games for research, analysis, and team training
	Evaluation of education and training technologies – including models, games, and simulations
	Effective implementation of technologies and processes for distributed teams

Some of the areas where ThoughtLink's skills and expertise have been applied include:

	Homeland Security
	Non-governmental and international organizations
	Command and Control
	Department of Defense
	Interagency Coordination
	Peacekeeping and Operations Other Than War