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How To Craft Analogies For Impactful Presentations

Introduction There's a reason some training sessions stay with people for years while others are forgotten before participants make it back to their desks. It's…

Jordon TaylorMay 1, 2026

Tools of Corporate Training

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

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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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Food For Thought

Lessons From a Ringmaster for Corporate Trainers

Lessons from a ringmaster for corporate Trainers: What lessons from a ringmaster for corporate trainers might be overlooked and undervalued? These masters of ceremonies know…

Jordon TaylorAugust 26, 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

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How to Build a Judgment-Free Corporate Training Classroom

Creating a Judgment-Free Corporate Classroom In the world of corporate training 🏢, creating an environment where learners feel safe, respected, and empowered is not just…

Jordon TaylorJuly 30, 2025

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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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Training Science

Understanding Learning Styles for Corporate Trainers

Learning Styles and Preferences Introduction: As a new corporate trainer 👩‍🏫, one of the biggest challenges you’ll face is delivering training that resonates with diverse…

Jordon TaylorApril 8, 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