Jordon Taylor, Author at Corporate Training Companion

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Magicians Secrets for Training Session Planning

Introduction: A Magician Reveals Secret Principles That Apply in Corporate Training As a corporate trainer and hobbyist magician, I have first-hand experience with the crossover…

Jordon TaylorMarch 11, 2025

Food For Thought

A Handful of Lessons From My Closest Training Companion

Introduction Sometimes, you find a training companion in an unexpected place. While I held positions prior that required me to wear a training hat 🎩…

Jordon TaylorMarch 3, 2025

Mastering Classroom Conversations

Open-Ended vs. Closed-Ended Questions in Corporate Training

Introduction: The Power of Asking the Right Questions As a corporate trainer, one of the most powerful tools at your disposal is the ability to…

Jordon TaylorFebruary 12, 2025

Food For Thought

Why Corporate Trainers Need a Library Card in 2025

Introduction Every New Year, countless people resolve to read more books 📚. Whether it’s to relax , learn something new , or simply take a…

Jordon TaylorJanuary 15, 2025

Training Science

Robert Mager’s Criterion-Referenced Instruction Approach for Trainers

Introduction: Why Criterion-Referenced Instruction Matters in Corporate Training 📚 While Robert Mager’s criterion-referenced instructional approach is all about writing learning objectives and is leveraged more…

Jordon TaylorNovember 13, 2024

Training Science

Robert Gagné’s 5 Types of Learning and 9 Events of Instruction

Introduction: Why Gagné’s Principles Matter in Corporate Training 🌍 Imagine walking into a classroom where a training session seems to flow like a well-crafted story.…

Jordon TaylorOctober 31, 2024

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Training Science

Bloom’s Taxonomy for Corporate Trainers

Introduction: Why Does Bloom’s Taxonomy for Corporate Trainers Matter? Have you heard of Bloom’s taxonomy for corporate trainers? It’s a helpful model that originated in…

Jordon TaylorOctober 16, 2024

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Mastering Training Presence Training Science

Applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 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

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Training Science

Malcolm Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory for Corporate Trainers

Introduction When it comes to learning, the approaches and sciences behind adult and child learning are radically different. Malcolm Knowles' Adult Learning Theory provides corporate…

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