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Great Circle Learning Wins 2026 Training Magazine Network Choice Award

We're excited to share that Great Circle Learning has been named a winner in the 2026 Training Magazine Network Choice Awards in the Authoring & Learning Design Tools category. Even more meaningful, this is the fifth consecutive year we've received...

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7 Best Practices for Starting a New Guidebook in LeaderGuide Pro

One of the biggest advantages of LeaderGuide Pro is how quickly it can transform your training content into a professional Facilitator Guide or...

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The Two Roles of a Facilitator Guide

A well-designed facilitator guide does more than organize content. It supports instructors before the session begins and enables them to deliver a...

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Facilitator Guides vs Participant Guides vs PowerPoint Slides

Why They Are Not the Same Thing If you have ever heard someone say, “The slides are the training,” you are not alone. In many organizations,...

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The Hidden Cost of Inconsistent Training

In any organization, training is more than just a checklist... It’s a critical driver of performance, compliance, and culture. When training is...

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Why Facilitator Guides Matter

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Why Facilitator Guides Matter (More Than You Think)

Most organizations are pretty good at creating training. The real struggle is delivering it consistently. You can have solid content, good slides,...

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Key Components of a Facilitator Guide

Instructor-led training isn’t going anywhere. But the expectations around how it’s designed and delivered have changed.

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What is a Facilitator Guide?

The success of instructor-led training (ILT) hinges on the quality of its delivery. You can have well-designed content, strong learning objectives,...

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Beyond the Slide Deck: The Value of a Facilitator Guide in Training

Great training requires more than just PowerPoint Slides. Step into any modern training session, and you’ll likely observe a PowerPoint slide deck...

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PowerPoint Pitfalls: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

PowerPoint has become the backbone of training presentations worldwide. Its familiar slides, engaging visuals, and adaptability make it a go-to tool...

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