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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

Tools of Corporate Training

Trainer Observation and Evaluation Tips

Introduction to Trainer Observation and Evaluation Whether you're brand new to corporate training or stepping into the role from another part of the business, one…

Jordon TaylorOctober 21, 2025

AI for Training: Boost Engagement with 7×7 Communication

Introduction In the world of corporate training, preparation is key to success. 🚀 However, even the most well-planned training sessions can suffer from low attendance…

Jordon TaylorOctober 14, 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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Training Science

The Forgetting Curve for Corporate Trainers

Introduction: The Forgetting Curve for Corporate Trainers The forgetting curve tells us that if you are a corporate trainer, your trainees are forgetting 90% of…

Jordon TaylorAugust 12, 2025

Corporate Training for Non-Trainers

How to Transition Into Corporate Training

Introduction If you’ve been thinking about a transition into corporate training/learning and development (L&D), you’re not alone 🤝. Whether you’re coming from higher education 🎓,…

Jordon TaylorJuly 16, 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

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Food For Thought Leadership Training

Giving and Receiving Feedback as a Corporate Trainer

Why Feedback Matters in Corporate Training Giving and receiving feedback as a corporate trainer 🧑‍🏫 is not always a priority, but should it be?…

Jordon TaylorApril 23, 2025

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Mastering Training Presence

Overcoming Common Challenges for New Corporate Trainers

Introduction: Stepping into the world of corporate training can be both exciting and overwhelming. As a new trainer, you’re expected to educate, engage, and inspire…

Jordon TaylorMarch 25, 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