UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934

        Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 21, 2003

                           Navigant Consulting, Inc.
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             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

         Delaware                      0-28830                   36-4094854
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(State of Other Jurisdiction        Commission                  (IRS Employer
    of Incorporation)               File Number              Identification No.)

                       615 North Wabash, Chicago, IL 60611
               (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

        Registrant's Telephone number, including area code (312) 573-5600

                                       N/A
          (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)







Item 7.           Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

Number   Description
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99.1     Press Release dated October 21, 2003.


Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Navigant Consulting, Inc. has reported its third quarter 2003 financial results.
The Company's press release dated October 21, 2003 announcing the results for
the third quarter 2003 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

                                   SIGNATURES



         Pursuant to the requirements of section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Navigant Consulting, Inc.

Date:  October 21, 2003

By:     /s/ Ben W. Perks
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Name:    Ben W. Perks
Title:   Executive Vice President and
         Chief Financial Officer