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Boost Engagement with Microsoft Whiteboard

Introduction PowerPoint fatigue. "A state of cognitive exhaustion caused by prolonged exposure to poorly designed or unengaging presentations, which leads to audience disinterest, reduced attention…

Jordon TaylorNovember 3, 2025

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Tools of Corporate Training

Microsoft Teams Training: 5 Virtual Training Features for Engagement

Introduction Virtual training is no longer at its peak, as it was in 2020-2021, but it remains highly prevalent. 📈 Over 25% of all corporate…

Jordon TaylorOctober 7, 2025

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Mastering Training Preperation

Google NotebookLM: Training Prep

Introduction to Google NotebookLM: A Guide for Training Preparation Have you ever stood at the front of the room just before kicking off a training…

Jordon TaylorOctober 1, 2025

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Mastering Classroom Conversations Mastering Virtual Training

Why Corporate Trainers Should Embrace Productive Failure

Introduction: If you’ve been in corporate training long enough, you’ve heard about productive failure a hundred different ways: • “We learn more from our mistakes…

Jordon TaylorJuly 7, 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 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

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 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 Virtual Training

The Power of Presence: Why Facilitators Should Keep Their Cameras On

Introduction Virtual learning has become the new norm in the rapidly evolving corporate training landscape. With the rise of remote work and distributed teams, organizations…

Jordon TaylorFebruary 15, 2024