FROM THE OWNER
“Giving momentum to the growth and aspirations of individuals and organisations.”
PROFILE
Meet the owner
Robert has fulfilled various senior management roles throughout his career, primarily National Human Resource Co-ordinator of a manufacturing corporation (5000 employees), National Director of a faith-based organisation, CEO of a manufacturing company and Strategic Director. He has served NPO and NGO movements in various capacities, including Co-Founder, Director, Board member, Fundraiser; and continues to give executive support to NPOs.
His skills profile includes business and organisational strategy, executive management, leadership, marketing, human resource management, organisational development, change management, conflict resolution, training and development, speaker, writer and managing editor (magazine publication). “I feel deeply passionate about working with organisational leaders in shaping their enterprises for growth.”
The valuable expertise and experience gained over several decades led Robert to the formation of Strategic Options in 2002 with a clear overarching vision… “Giving momentum to the growth and aspirations of individuals and organisations.” He has worked proactively with over 50 enterprises during the past eighteen years.
Robert enjoys collaborative relationships with professionals and associates across a broad range of disciplines who contribute their expertise to key project initiatives within Strategic Options.

Robert Klynsmith
Wits/T | HR (SA) – Ambassador University | BA (UK) – Fullers | Strategy Thesis (US)
SERVICES
Let’s have a strategic conversation…
We would appreciate hearing from you about your business or organisation, whether you’re in start-up mode or running successfully yet feel the timing is right to lift the bar on growth or perhaps troubled by the glass ceiling holding you to ransom; in static or declining mode.
COMMENTS FROM EC@P CLIENTS
“The ability to execute strategy is more important than the strategy itself”
Norton & Kaplan
“Of all the strategic processes I have been exposed to, ec@ps is the most practical I have seen.”
Tongaat Hulett Triangle
“I love it! Ec@ps gets to the very heart of what performance management is all about – execution.”
Liberty Holdings Limited
“We have been using ec@ps now for two years and it has transformed the way we do business.”
Publicis Blueprint, United Kingdom
CORE VALUES
The ethos of our servanthood
Optimising the distinctive ‘signature’ offering of every enterprise we serve
Seeking first to understand through empathetic listening and proactive engagement
Navigating new frontiers of growth through innovative thinking and creative ingenuity
Resolute commitment to achieving viable long-term outcomes
Staying relevant and nimble in response to ever-changing marketing and technological movements
Staying ahead of the game through foresight and the power of anticipation
CORE VALUES
The ethos of our servanthood
Optimising the distinctive ‘signature’ offering of every enterprise we serve
Seeking first to understand through empathetic listening and proactive engagement
Navigating new frontiers of growth through innovative thinking and creative ingenuity
Resolute commitment to achieving viable long-term outcomes
Staying relevant and nimble in response to ever-changing marketing and technological movements
Staying ahead of the game through foresight and the power of anticipation
SERVICES
The Ethics of How we Engage
Fostering a climate of trust, confidentiality and authentic communication is our modus operandi | The twins of resilience and perseverance form the essence of our journey with you – Success is achieved when we cross the finishing line together | Healthy collaboration with every participant matters.