Examples of Consulting Services: Expertise Across Industries

Security and risk management are fundamental to protecting organisational assets, maintaining operational continuity, and safeguarding reputation. In an increasingly complex risk environment, organisations must take a proactive and structured approach to identifying vulnerabilities and managing threats.

CATO supports organisations by connecting them with experienced advisers who design and implement practical security and risk management frameworks, helping organisations anticipate risk, respond effectively to incidents, and maintain resilience in the face of disruption.

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In an increasingly global and diverse workforce, cultural capability is no longer a “nice to have” - it is a critical driver of performance, engagement, and long-term success. CATO helps organisations move beyond surface-level diversity initiatives by embedding practical, culturally informed approaches that strengthen collaboration, leadership, and organisational culture.

Small and medium-sized enterprises face constant pressure to grow, adapt, and compete - often with limited internal resources. Without the right guidance, challenges around strategy, finances, leadership, and operations can limit long-term success.

CATO supports SMEs by connecting them with experienced advisers who bring practical insight, structured thinking, and hands-on support to help businesses make better decisions and build resilient, sustainable operations.

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Strong finance and audit functions are essential to organisational stability, transparency, and long-term success. Effective financial management enables informed decision-making, while robust audit and control frameworks help organisations manage risk and meet regulatory expectations.

CATO supports organisations by connecting them with experienced advisers who strengthen finance and audit capability, improve governance and controls, and ensure financial practices align with regulatory and industry standards.

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Information Technology underpins modern business operations, enabling organisations to manage data, automate processes, and deliver value to customers. When IT systems are misaligned or outdated, they can constrain growth, increase risk, and limit agility.

CATO supports organisations by connecting them with experienced advisers who help design and optimise IT strategies, modernise infrastructure, and ensure technology investments are secure, scalable, and aligned with long-term business objectives.

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Transport and infrastructure are critical enablers of economic growth, operational efficiency, and community connectivity. Poorly planned or executed infrastructure can introduce cost overruns, inefficiencies, and long-term risk, while well-designed systems create lasting value.

CATO supports organisations across transport and infrastructure initiatives by connecting them with experienced advisers who bring strategic insight, delivery discipline, and a strong understanding of sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and long-term planning.

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Risk is inherent in every organisation - but unmanaged risk can undermine strategy, performance, and trust. Effective risk management enables organisations to anticipate uncertainty, protect critical assets, and make informed decisions in volatile environments.

CATO supports organisations by connecting them with experienced advisers who design and embed practical risk management frameworks. Our approach integrates risk into governance, strategy, and operations, enabling organisations to manage uncertainty proactively rather than reactively.

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Information security is fundamental to protecting sensitive data, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring business continuity. As digital risk and regulatory expectations continue to increase, organisations must adopt a structured and proactive approach to managing information security and data governance.

CATO supports organisations by connecting them with experienced advisers who design and implement practical information security and management frameworks, helping organisations safeguard digital assets, manage risk, and maintain trust with customers, partners, and regulators.

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In an increasingly uncertain and complex environment, organisations cannot rely on linear forecasts or single-path strategies. Scenario planning enables leadership teams to explore multiple plausible futures, stress-test decisions, and prepare for disruption before it occurs.

CATO supports organisations through facilitated, interactive scenario planning workshops that challenge assumptions, surface risks and opportunities, and translate future uncertainty into practical strategic responses. Our approach equips leaders to make informed decisions with confidence - even in volatile conditions.

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Employee wellbeing and organisational culture are critical drivers of engagement, productivity, and long-term performance. Organisations that actively support wellbeing and foster positive cultures are better positioned to attract talent, retain capability, and adapt to change.

CATO supports organisations by connecting them with experienced advisers who help design and embed practical wellbeing and culture initiatives that align with organisational strategy, leadership capability, and workforce expectations.

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Strong governance underpins organisational credibility, performance, and long-term success. Effective governance structures enable organisations to manage risk, meet regulatory obligations, and maintain the confidence of stakeholders, regulators, and the public.

CATO supports organisations to design and strengthen governance frameworks by connecting them with experienced advisers who bring practical insight into board effectiveness, risk oversight, and regulatory compliance.

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Effective project and programme management is critical to turning strategy into results. Poor execution, weak governance, or misaligned stakeholders can quickly derail even the most well-intentioned initiatives. Strong project discipline ensures delivery certainty, efficient resource use, and stakeholder confidence.

CATO supports organisations by connecting them with experienced advisers who bring structure, governance, and execution rigour to projects and programmes - ensuring initiatives deliver their intended outcomes while managing risk and complexity.

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Effective workforce management is critical to organisational performance, resilience, and long-term success. Aligning talent with business needs requires more than headcount planning - it demands structured insight into capability, performance, and engagement.

CATO supports organisations to strengthen workforce management by connecting them with experienced advisers who help optimise workforce structures, develop talent, and embed data-driven approaches that support strategic objectives.

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Health and safety are fundamental to organisational performance, workforce wellbeing, and regulatory compliance. A strong health and safety framework not only protects employees but also reduces operational risk, minimises disruption, and safeguards organisational reputation.

CATO supports organisations by connecting them with experienced advisers who design and implement practical health and safety systems, helping organisations meet regulatory obligations while embedding a strong, sustainable safety culture.

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Strategy provides the foundation for organisational direction, decision-making, and long-term performance. Without clear strategic alignment, organisations risk fragmented priorities, inefficient resource allocation, and missed opportunities.

CATO supports organisations by connecting them with experienced advisers who work closely with leadership teams to develop clear, practical strategies. Our approach balances long-term vision with execution discipline, ensuring strategies are actionable, measurable, and aligned with real operating conditions.

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Successful international trade and investment depend on more than opportunity — they require trust, transparency, and disciplined execution. CATO supports organisations navigating cross-border expansion, partnerships, and investment by connecting them with experienced advisers who understand global markets, regulatory environments, and the realities of international business.

Working across New Zealand, Australia, China, the Asia-Pacific, the USA, the UK, and the Middle East, CATO helps organisations establish and sustain high-value international relationships that are commercially sound and strategically aligned.

Compliance is fundamental to protecting organisational reputation, maintaining stakeholder trust, and operating effectively in regulated environments. As regulatory expectations continue to evolve, organisations must adopt structured and proactive compliance frameworks to manage risk and ensure ethical conduct.

CATO supports organisations by connecting them with experienced advisers who help design, implement, and maintain practical compliance programs that align regulatory obligations with business operations and governance expectations.

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Many investment decisions fail not because of poor execution, but because the logic behind them is weak. Solution-led thinking, unclear benefits, fragmented stakeholder views, and untested assumptions erode confidence long before delivery begins.

CATO’s Logic Mapping - ILM service helps leaders cut through complexity and establish a clear, evidence-backed line of sight from problem to outcome to benefit. By applying Investment Logic Mapping and benefits logic mapping, organisations gain clarity on what truly matters, what capability uplift is required, and how value will be realised.

This approach strengthens decision confidence, produces justifiable business cases, and ensures investments are positioned to deliver the outcomes leaders are accountable for.

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Cybersecurity is a critical business risk in today’s digital environment. As cyber threats become more frequent and sophisticated, organisations must take a proactive and structured approach to protecting sensitive data, maintaining customer trust, and ensuring business continuity.

CATO supports organisations by connecting them with experienced advisers who design and implement practical cybersecurity strategies, helping organisations reduce vulnerabilities, respond effectively to incidents, and meet data protection and regulatory expectations.

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Major organisational transitions - whether structural, operational, or leadership-driven - introduce significant complexity and risk. Without careful planning and disciplined execution, change initiatives can disrupt operations, impact people, and erode trust.

CATO supports organisations through complex transitions by connecting them with experienced advisers who bring structure, oversight, and practical execution capability to ensure change is managed effectively and sustainably.

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Strong leadership is fundamental to organisational performance, culture, and long-term success. Effective leaders provide direction, inspire teams, and make confident decisions in complex and changing environments. Without deliberate leadership development, growth and transformation efforts often stall.

CATO supports organisations by connecting them with experienced advisers who develop leadership capability through practical training, coaching, and strategic alignment - helping leaders at all levels perform with clarity, confidence, and accountability.

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Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how organisations operate, compete, and create value. When applied effectively, AI can automate processes, enhance decision-making, and unlock new opportunities for innovation. When poorly implemented, it can introduce risk, complexity, and wasted investment.

CATO supports organisations by connecting them with experienced advisers who help design and implement AI solutions that are practical, ethical, and aligned with business strategy - ensuring AI delivers measurable outcomes rather than experimentation for its own sake.

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Privacy is a critical issue for organisations operating in an increasingly digital and regulated environment. As data protection requirements continue to evolve, organisations must take a structured and proactive approach to managing privacy risk, safeguarding sensitive information, and maintaining customer trust.

CATO supports organisations by connecting them with experienced advisers who help design and implement practical privacy frameworks, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations while embedding privacy into everyday operations.

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Navigating today’s legal landscape requires more than technical expertise - it demands commercial judgment, clarity, and control. CATO connects organisations with senior legal advisers who help manage risk, strengthen compliance, and resolve complex legal challenges without slowing the business down.

Effective recruitment is critical to organisational performance, culture, and long-term growth. Beyond filling roles, recruitment requires a strategic approach that aligns talent with business objectives, values, and future needs.

CATO supports organisations by connecting them with experienced advisers who help design and optimise recruitment strategies, strengthen employer branding, and improve talent acquisition processes to secure the right people at the right time.

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