Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation	Note 1. Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation The Corporate Executive Board Company (the “Company”) provides essential information by analyzing and disseminating the most successful practices from its global network of members. The Company drives corporate performance through a network of executives and business professionals by providing actionable insights, analytical tools, and advisory support to quickly and confidently focus efforts on what executives and their teams need to know, and do, next. The Company provides its members with the authoritative and timely decision support they need to elevate company performance and excel in their careers. For an annual fee, members of each program and service have access to an integrated set of products and services, including best practices studies, executive education, customized analysis, proprietary databases and decision support tools. On July 2, 2012, the Company acquired SHL Group Holdings I and its subsidiaries (together “SHL Group”), a global leader in cloud-based talent measurement and management solutions headquartered in the United Kingdom. See Note 12. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for reporting on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and disclosures required for complete consolidated financial statements are not included. It is recommended that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes in the Company’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In management’s opinion, all adjustments, consisting of a normal recurring nature, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented have been included. The condensed consolidated balance sheet presented at December 31, 2011 has been derived from the financial statements that were audited by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2012 or any other period within 2012.

Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation [Abstract]

Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation

Note 1. Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation

The Corporate Executive Board Company (the “Company”) provides essential information by analyzing and disseminating the most successful practices from its global network of members. The Company drives corporate performance through a network of executives and business professionals by providing actionable insights, analytical tools, and advisory support to quickly and confidently focus efforts on what executives and their teams need to know, and do, next. The Company provides its members with the authoritative and timely decision support they need to elevate company performance and excel in their careers. For an annual fee, members of each program and service have access to an integrated set of products and services, including best practices studies, executive education, customized analysis, proprietary databases and decision support tools. On July 2, 2012, the Company acquired SHL Group Holdings I and its subsidiaries (together “SHL Group”), a global leader in cloud-based talent measurement and management solutions headquartered in the United Kingdom. See Note 12.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for reporting on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and disclosures required for complete consolidated financial statements are not included. It is recommended that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes in the Company’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

In management’s opinion, all adjustments, consisting of a normal recurring nature, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented have been included. The condensed consolidated balance sheet presented at December 31, 2011 has been derived from the financial statements that were audited by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2012 or any other period within 2012.