Guiding Your Complex Transformations

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What do we do?

Athenian Group is a leading boutique firm that operates at the intersection of infrastructure, technology-driven innovation, and business integration. Athenian Group specializes in:

  • Program Management​

    Providing program management capabilities to fit your organizational needs and guidance through times of accelerated pace of change.

    Our Model

  • Business Transformation

    Creating alignment, enhancing capabilities, & driving sustainable change within your technology, systems, processes, & people.

    Best Practices

Does This Sound Familiar?

  • Athenian Solution: Strategic business transformation through process optimization, operational model redesign, and alignment of systems, tools, and people to drive streamlined performance.

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  • What Athenian Brings: Expertise in program management, including strict schedule adherence, risk analysis, and full project governance that ensures disciplined, resource‑aligned execution.

  • Athenian Solution: Digital modernization via IT strategic planning, ERP implementations, infrastructure improvements, and user-centric change management.

  • Athenian Solution: Organizational transformation tools such as integration‑management offices (for M&A or large transitions), strategic communications planning, and managed behavioral change frameworks.

  • Athenian Solution: IT strategy and transformation that integrates systems, enhances user adoption, and ensures technology is enabling—not hindering—student outcomes and institutional effectiveness.

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Our Clients

  • FORTH WORTH

    Future City Hall Relocation Program

  • Technology Implementation / Process Design

    Technology Implementation / Process Design

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    Process Optimization / IT

  • Project Management

    Project Management

  • Ambulance Services Business Strategy

    Ambulance Services Business Strategy

  • Business Process Improvement / Process Optimization

    Business Process Improvement / Optimization

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    Process Optimization / IT

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    Program / Project Management

  • A modern city entrance sign displays the word 'OAKLAND' on a building with trees on the roof, and a sign at the bottom right that reads 'CITY OF OAKLAND' with a stylized tree logo.

    Process Optimization / PMO

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    Technology Enablement / PMO

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    Business Strategy

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    Due Diligence, Acquisition, & Org. Standup

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    Exit Strategy Planning & Divestiture

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    Divestiture of Subsidiary (Carve-out)​

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Looking to expand your business and ensure sustainability? Our team of experienced advisors provides tailored services to help you achieve your goals.

Our Leadership Team

  • Bobby Dixon

    BOBBY DIXON

    President & CEO

    Meet Bobby
  • tanyan

    TANYAN FARLEY

    Sr. Vice President of Client Solutions

    Meet Tanyan
  • Victor Flint

    VICTOR FLINT

    Vice President of Business Development

    Meet Victor

In The News

  • Athenian Group’s Tanyan Farley to Speak at PMI Global Summit 2025

    Athenian Group’s Tanyan Farley to Speak at PMI Global Summit 2025

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  • Public Spaces the People Deserve

    Spotlight in DDC Journal’s Summer 2025 Issue

    Article - Public Spaces the People Deserve

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  • Featured on Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid

    AG Featured on Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid

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  • Athenian Group Confirmed to Speak at 2025 ICMA Conference

    Athenian Group Confirmed to Speak at 2025 ICMA Conference

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    Athenian Group Celebrates New Office Building

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    Top 50 Fastest-Growing Companies

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    New Vision for City of Fort Worth

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    FW Adds Critical City Hall Project

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    How to Break Down Silos and Build Momentum

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BEYOND THE BLUEPRINT

BEYOND THE BLUEPRINT

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A quick read on trends shaping public sector innovation and enterprise consulting.

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Bringing 50+ Years of Combined Experience Since 2012

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At Athenian Group, our senior advisers partner with clients to design and implement effective solutions. We’re hands-on, working side-by-side to ensure the expected benefits are realized.

Our experience spans across various industries, providing us with a wealth of knowledge and expertise to cater to diverse needs. With a commitment to excellence and a keen eye for detail, we aim to deliver top-notch solutions that exceed expectations. Trust us to bring your vision to life with precision and professionalism.

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What Our Clients Say

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    Amethyst Sloane

    Strategy and Performance Manager at The FWLab, City of Fort Worth

  • Linbeck Group, LLC

    Linbeck Group, LLC

    AG Partner

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    Chief Information Officer at Harvard Business School