— Education Consulting

Ignite Curiosity,
Fuel Innovation

CIRCL Group provides curiosity-driven professional development and innovation consulting that helps organizations integrate AI, strengthen leadership, and build more engaging learning and working environments.

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    — Our Approach

    Helping teams think,
    learn, and lead differently

    We partner with organizations, educators, and professionals to design practical learning experiences, AI integration strategies, and leadership development rooted in curiosity, inquiry, and innovation.

    We help teams ask better questions, explore complex challenges, and turn uncertainty into possibility.

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    We support thoughtful, human-centered AI use that strengthens learning, creativity, and collaboration.

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    We design workshops, programs, and mentoring experiences that build adaptable, engaged, future-ready teams.

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    — Curiosity & Inquiry Strategy

    Design better questions,
    not just better answers

    Inquiry-based problem solving

    We help teams explore complex challenges, identify what really needs attention, and turn uncertainty into clear next steps.

    Custom strategy development

    We design research-informed strategies that fit your organization’s goals, people, and real-world context.

    Navigating complex challenges

    We support teams as they work through uncertainty, competing priorities, and “wicked questions” that don’t have simple answers.

    — AI & Emerging Technologies

    Use AI with purpose,
    confidence, and care

    Practical AI integration

    We help educators, organizations, and professionals identify meaningful ways to use AI in learning, work, and decision-making.

    Human-centered innovation

    We design AI strategies that strengthen creativity, collaboration, curiosity, and human connection.

    Future-ready skill building

    We support teams in building the confidence and fluency needed to adapt as technologies continue to evolve.

    — Advisory services

    Build teams that learn,
    adapt, and lead

    Professional development workshops

    We create engaging learning experiences that help teams build skills, shift mindsets, and apply ideas in practical ways.

    Leadership capacity building

    We support leaders in creating cultures rooted in curiosity, adaptability, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.

    Program and learning design

    We develop customized programs, workshops, and mentoring experiences that help people grow with confidence and purpose.

    — Our Process

    Finding opportunity
    in uncertainty

    Our process helps teams move from uncertainty to possibility through inquiry, research, and practical strategy. We work with you to understand your context, design meaningful learning or innovation initiatives, and build the confidence to apply them in real-world settings.

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    Discover

    We explore your goals, challenges, people, and context to understand what’s really happening beneath the surface.

    02

    Inquire

    We help your team ask better questions, examine possibilities, and identify the opportunities worth pursuing.

    03

    Design

    We co-create practical strategies, workshops, programs, or AI integration plans tailored to your needs.

    04

    Grow

    We support implementation, reflection, and continuous improvement so new ideas become lasting change.

    — Meet CIRCL Group

    Curious minds.
    Real impact.

    CIRCL Group brings together expertise in education, research, leadership, and emerging technology to help people turn big ideas into practical action.

    Get to know us
    Dr. Stacey MacKinnon

    Dr. Stacey MacKinnon

    Inquiry & Leadership

    Ryan Drew

    Ryan Drew

    Creativity & Innovation

    Noah Striker

    Noah Striker

    Emerging Technology & Design

    — Field Notes

    Practical ideas
    for curious leaders

    Explore fresh perspectives on emerging technology, learning, leadership, and innovation. No fluff, just ideas you can actually put to work.

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    Questions clients
    often ask

    Find answers to common questions about our services, process, and engagement approach.

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    1. What types of businesses do you work with?

    We work with small and mid-sized companies across various industries and business stages.

    Engagements usually range from several weeks to a few months, depending on project scope.

    We provide both strategic guidance and hands-on execution support throughout the engagement.

    Collaboration is essential. We work closely with your team to ensure alignment and adoption.

    We define clear performance indicators and track progress against agreed objectives.