Jordon Taylor, Author at Corporate Training Companion

Unlocking the Power of Learning: A Deep Dive into Bloom’s Taxonomy for Corporate Trainers

Introduction: Why Does Learning Matter in Corporate Training? 🎓💼 Remember Pixar’s hit movie Cars? 🏎️ In the movie Lightning McQueen starts with just one goal: win the…

Jordon TaylorOctober 16, 2024

Mastering Training Presence Training Science

Applying Maslow’s Hierarchy in Corporate Training

Introduction How do you motivate adults to learn in the corporate classroom? One answer lies in understanding what drives people, not just at work but…

Jordon TaylorOctober 1, 2024

Training Science

The Power of Malcolm Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory: A Blueprint for Corporate Trainers

Introduction When it comes to learning adults versus children, the approach and science behind the two are radically different. Whether you are transitioning from teaching…

Jordon TaylorSeptember 18, 2024

Corporate Training for Non-Trainers Food For Thought

Understanding the Implications of Using Training as a Punishment

Introduction Training serves as a cornerstone for professional development and organizational growth. The intended purpose of training is to equip employees with the knowledge, skills,…

Jordon TaylorSeptember 4, 2024

Mastering Training Preperation

Best Practices for Preparing Training Materials and Equipment

Introduction Many trainers have found themselves in the weeds 🌱 during training sessions due to technology issues, materials issues, or falling behind during hands-on activities.…

Jordon TaylorAugust 28, 2024

Mastering Training Preperation Mastering Training Presence Mastering Virtual Training

Mastering Reinforcement: Key Strategies to Enhance Training Effectiveness

Introduction Reinforcing important points is a critical but often overlooked step for nascent trainers 🎓. If subject matter experts or other non-trainers are delivering training,…

Jordon TaylorJuly 9, 2024

Food For Thought Mastering Training Presence

Elevating Engagement: The Power of Unique Language in Corporate Training

Earlier this month we talked about using crutch words, and how they should be hunted down and removed from the vernacular of corporate trainers. On…

Jordon TaylorJune 25, 2024

Food For Thought Mastering Training Presence

Crutch words and where to find them

Crutch words, filler words, and verbal fillers are a few names for sounds, words, or phrases that don’t mean anything in the context of what…

Jordon TaylorJune 11, 2024

Mastering Training Preperation

Planning an Effective Train-the-Trainer

Planning an effective train-the-trainer can be quite an eye-opening task 👀, especially if it is with content that you are intimately familiar with 🧠, and…

Jordon TaylorJune 4, 2024

Food For Thought Mastering Training Preperation

The Psychology of Making Requests: A Deep Dive into Corporate Training Dynamics

How many times have you felt uncomfortable asking a learner or your class to do something? 🤔 Maybe it was an activity, or perhaps you…

Jordon TaylorMay 22, 2024