http://www.parthenon.com http://www.parthenon.com/ThoughtLeadership/TheOutlookforEducationInvesting This study highlights the evolution of education spending in the UK over the past 20 years.  We also evaluate the likely outlook for education spending in the UK, given the current fiscal deficit.  Finally, we highlight three trends in the UK... Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.parthenon.com/ThoughtLeadership/WebcastTheEconomicOutlookFactsVersusPunditsAnecdotes In this May Parthenon Perspective webcast, our Chairman and Managing Partner, Bill Achtmeyer and our Partner and Chief Economist, Roger Brinner share our analysis and insights on the following topics:  The “Great Recession” in Historical... Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.parthenon.com/ThoughtLeadership/PrivateSectorPostSecondarySchoolsDoTheyDeliverValuetoStudentsandSociety Recently, U.S. private sector post-secondary education providers have come under intense legislative, regulatory, political, and press scrutiny across a myriad of issues. Likewise, discussions in Washington, D.C. have focused on assuring quality... Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.parthenon.com/ThoughtLeadership/MarketForecastingForInvestmentDecisionMakingandPortfolioManagement In the midst of market volatility and an uncertain economic climate, refocusing on the fundamentals of market forecasting is more important than ever. Through a disciplined application of market forecasting techniques, investors can identify... Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.parthenon.com/ThoughtLeadership/InvestingforImpactCaseStudiesAcrossAssetClasses There has been rising interest within the investment community in making sustainable investments which generate a positive social or environmental impact as well as financial, often market-rate, returns. Impact investment funds are attracting... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.parthenon.com/AssociateBlog/ParthenonCulture I just finished up an intense six week private equity case, ending an exciting first few months at the firm. I’m finally getting settled into the working world, enjoying my new pad in Boston, and beginning to appreciate life at Parthenon. One... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.parthenon.com/AssociateBlog/TheTypeofWorkWeDo I’ll start with an overview of some notable case topics that I’ve been involved in during my first year at the firm: sizing the market opportunity in oil sludge treatment, assessing demand for market intelligence, analyzing school district... Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.parthenon.com/AssociateBlog/Training Since I started at Parthenon in September 2006, I’ve been able to experience associate training from two perspectives: first, as a trainee and then, as a training leader. I can’t really decide which I’ve liked more – they’re both a lot of fun! I... Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.parthenon.com/PrincipalBlog/ManagingAssociates One of my primary reasons for choosing Parthenon over other firms that mandate a long apprenticeship period was that as a principal, you manage associates from day one. In consulting, you have to be equally good at analytics and management to be... Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.parthenon.comNews Mark Jeynes, Partner and London Office Head, was interviewed on CNBC Europe regarding the expectation of consumer behaviors based on Parthenon research.   View Interview   View Related Presentation: The Outlook and Strategies for Consumer... Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.parthenon.comNews Parthenon's Partner and Mumbai Office Head, Karan Khemka, discusses why the new Foreign Educational Institutions Bill is not going to save Indian higher education system and how the solution will have to come from within India.  This perspective... Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.parthenon.comNews Senior Partner Expands His Leadership Role with Strategic Advisory Firm   Boston, MA, March 16, 2010 – The Parthenon Group today announced that Chris Jenny was to augment his current role as Senior Partner, with the position of President,... Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.parthenon.comNews The Parthenon Group supported the work of foundations and community leaders in Detroit, MI, organized as the Excellent Schools Detroit coalition, to develop a bold reform plan to improve educational outcomes for children in that city.  The plan... Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.parthenon.comNews Parthenon's Chief Economist and Partner, Dr. Roger Brinner, recently spoke at the MIT Sports Conference, and was quoted in this Forbes.com article.  At the conference Dr. Brinner communicated that the sports industry is about to see an increase in... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT