| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 40904 - Disclosure - Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (Components Of Other Assets) (Details) (http://www.navigantconsulting.com/role/DisclosureSupplementalConsolidatedBalanceSheetInformationComponentsOfOtherAssetsDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001019737 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information [Abstract] | ||
Notes receivable - non-current | ||
Capitalized client-facing software | ||
Prepaid recruiting and retention incentives - non-current | ||
Prepaid expenses and other non-current assets | ||
Other assets | 18,282,000 | 22,531,000 |