Jordon Taylor, Author at Corporate Training Companion

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

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