About Us
Why turnkey
The start of Turnkey Strategic Relations
Turnkey Strategic Relations was founded in 2007, but its story began during a pivotal trip to South Africa. Our founder, Jim Ponder, was at a crossroads, searching for a venture that combined purpose with impact.
While leading a workshop on building high-value relationships for local leaders, a trusted mentor asked him a simple but powerful question:
A Trusted Mentor
“What do you want to build next?”
— Jim Ponder
President and Chief Executive Officer
“A company with relationships at its core.”
And with that, Turnkey was born…
P.A.C.E. Model
Since then, we’ve been helping organizations thrive by focusing on what matters most—performance, alignment, clarity, and execution. This philosophy is the foundation of our P.A.C.E. model, which guides everything we do, from driving accountability to unlocking organizational potential. Our solutions are designed to be intuitive, powerful, and results-driven, giving leaders confidence and clarity in every decision.
P
Performance
A
Alignment
C
Clarity
E
Execution
Signature Offerings: TGS & OPS
Our signature offerings include the Turnkey Goal System (TGS), a modern platform for goal setting and tracking that ensures predictability of success, and the Organizational Performance System (OPS), which integrates performance management with employee development and engagement to create sustainable growth.
“Together, these tools form the backbone of a system that delivers lasting impact, helping businesses move forward with speed and precision.”
Building Relationships That Drive Results
At Turnkey, we go beyond delivering solutions—we build relationships. Our Agile Strategic Planning methodology, world-class performance programs, and technology-enabled insights provide peace of mind for leaders while fostering growth at every level of the organization. Whether you’re navigating change, scaling rapidly, or seeking greater alignment, we become your Trusted Ally™, working alongside you every step of the way.
Our passionate team lives the values we were founded on—trust, innovation, and excellence—and we’d be honored to partner with you on your journey to high performance. Let’s move forward together.