You often hear the cry that the public sector needs to be more business orientated. However, not all business practice is good. Our experience of working across the public, private and voluntary sectors gives us a unique insight into the differences and similarities of these sectors and makes us an ideal choice for developing policy based on best practice.

We understand the new focus in the public sector on outcomes, and have experience of implementing outcome based planning and data driven management. We also understand the requirement to demonstrate 'Best Value' and have a track record of creating efficiencies and introducing LEAN management approaches.

With our experience of managing services in many areas of public service delivery and our independent, no nonsense and collaborative approach, we bring a fresh look and practical support to policy development and implementation in areas such as

• Community Planning & Development
• Economic Development
• Employability
• Regeneration
• Customer Service
• Organisational Development
• Change
• Performance Management
• Sustainable Procurement
• Partnership Development

"Our Council has worked closely with The Cats Whiskers over the last couple of years, the quality of their work around policy, research, employability and change management and teambuilding is of the highest order and represents real value for money." (East Renfrewshire Council)