FAQs

Q. How would you describe the culture of the Corporate Executive Board?
A. CEB is a rewarding, team-oriented, professional environment focused on providing our members with a level of intelligent service unique in their experience.

We value ideas and the words used to express them, and we encourage open debate and cooperative problem solving. We believe that we best serve our members, and each other, by growing our firm rapidly and creating advancement opportunities for staff members based solely on merit and potential. CEB's energetic corporate culture provides great opportunities for staff to enjoy the many attractions of Washington, D.C., with their colleagues through activities such as volunteering within the community, participating in Race for the Cure, or joining an intramural soccer team together. CEB's cultural attributes include a passion for problem solving and learning, high energy, an entrepreneurial focus, an orientation toward relationships and service, diversity, a fun and supportive atmosphere, and a thirst for development.

Q. What is meritocracy and how is it upheld at CEB?
A. All staff members are reviewed twice a year, and during those review periods they are eligible for promotions based on performance.

Throughout the year, our staff may also apply for open positions listed on our intranet. All promotions are purely based on merit as opposed to tenure. We are very proud of our internal movement of talent across the organization.

Q. How is diversity and inclusion emphasized at CEB?
A. One of our corporate values is strength of diversity.

At CEB, we use the word "inclusion" to demonstrate our commitment to include all staff members in our mission. CEB is committed to promoting inclusion within our workplace and to incorporating a diversity of perspectives into our work. This posture enhances our ability to serve our membership of over 2000 leading organizations spanning 30 countries and 6 continents. Our staff members' commitment to inclusion can be seen in the respect and recognition we hold for a diverse and inclusive workforce across all dimensions. By working together we form a strong diverse team that reflects the many cultures we serve around the world.

Q. What are current market reports saying about the Corporate Executive Board?
A. CEB is very proud of the fame that we have received in the press.

Here are just a few of our most recent accolades.
-Forbes list of Best Small Companies - #11
-Business Week's list of Hot Growth Companies - #40
-Fortune Small Business Magazine's list of America's Fastest Growing Small Companies - #62
-Fortune Magazine's list of 100 Fastest Growing Companies - #85
-Washington Post's list of top 200 companies in D.C. - #5 in Professional Services/Consulting Firms
-"Community Partner Award" from Mentor's Inc.

Q. How does CEB differ from a traditional consulting firm?
A. CEB is different from management consulting firms in terms of our relationships with our respective clients.

Consulting firms focus primarily on solving specific problems for individual clients, approaching operational or strategic issues through the lens of that client's self-interest. The work of CEB focuses on understanding the most pressing challenges facing an entire industry, helping our members to think through broad trends in industry structure and direction. Our research focuses on cutting-edge strategy, operations, and general management issues; through this we identify the most innovative and effective management initiatives, processes, tools, and frameworks for our clients.

Q. What are the benefits of being a member?
A. Our membership services include strategic research initiatives, short answer research, online services, member meetings, and on-sites. Membership in CEB saves executives time and money by helping them to avoid reinventing the wheel in addressing problems they share with their peers across industries and around the world. Through our shared-cost membership structure, we are able to produce actionable research at the quality standard of the leading consultancies, but at a fraction of the cost.

Q. How is the firm organized?
A. Click here to learn more about how the firm is organized.

Q. What is located around the offices?
A. Click here to view our office locations.

Q. What is the "Force of Ideas," the "Spirit of Generosity," and "Pure Meritocracy"?
A. Click here to learn more about our firm values.

Q. How do I find out about benefits?
A. Click here to learn more about employee benefits.

Q. Where can I find out about opportunities for recent college graduates?
A. Click here to learn more about job opportunities for recent graduates.

Q. Where can I find out information about your internship program?

A. Click here to learn more about CEB's internship program.

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