Mindy Bogue

About Me

One of my favorite Christmas presents was my mom's old manual typewriter and a "how to type" book - in third grade. I've been writing and typing ever since.

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My Latest Work

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From Fear to Focus: Don’t Wait to Conquer Procrastination

Procrastination is a common challenge, where we often find ourselves engaging in “busy work” instead of tackling more demanding tasks. In fact, Piers Steel, author of The Procrastination Equation, found that 95 percent of us admit to procrastinating some of the time, with 20 percent considering it chronic and a defining characteristic of their personalities. Another survey reveals the average person spends over two hours each day procrastinating, costing businesses over $27 billion annually. Let...
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A Journey Through the Ages: Celebrating World Distance Learning Day

We just celebrated World Distance Learning Day—a day dedicated to the fine art of learning from the comfort of your own home, in your pajamas, possibly with a cup of coffee that’s more foam than actual caffeine. Before we revel in today’s digital marvels, let’s hop into our time machine and take a jaunt down memory lane to see how distance learning evolved from quill and ink to clicking “Join Meeting” on Zoom.

The Birth of Distance Learning: When Snail Mail Was Cutting-Edge
Our story begins in...
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How a Disaster Recovery Plan Can Save Your Documents—and Your Company

Every day, businesses large and small face a multitude of threats that can disrupt their operations. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a cyberattack, or your hardware decides to quit on you unexpectedly, these events can cause real headaches if you’re not prepared. One key to managing and mitigating these threats is having a disaster recovery plan (DRP) in place, especially when it comes to your documentation. Sure, putting together a DRP might seem like a daunting task, but trust me, when disast...
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Why Green is the New Gold Standard in Employee Training

Incorporating sustainability into training programs is no longer just a trend — it’s becoming a must for organizations looking to stay on the right side of history and business. In fact, 80 percent of workers around the world want to help their company operate sustainably. As global environmental goals get stricter and corporate responsibility becomes more than just a buzzword, companies are feeling the heat. And while it might seem like a daunting task, integrating sustainability into employee...
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Knowledge Management and Workplace Transitions

This is the first post of a three-part series regarding Knowledge Management. The second post is Knowledge Management: The Process and Getting Buy-In, and the third is Choosing a KMS Tool: Which Way to Go?Knowledge Management. You’ve heard this term in meetings, in TED Talks, or when networking, but perhaps you really don’t understand what it means. Well, it’s time to learn because knowledge management (KM) significantly affects how companies operate, especially now that so many have transitione...
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Why eLearning is the Future of Employee Development: Key Stats and Trends

The world of eLearning is rapidly transforming, offering unprecedented opportunities for organizations to improve employee engagement, productivity, and retention. As the eLearning market is projected to reach $319 billion by 20291, businesses are increasingly recognizing the value of personalized, flexible, and innovative learning solutions. Employees are eager to develop new skills, viewing training as a critical part of their career development. Let’s look at some key statistics that undersco...
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Maximize Your Competitive Edge: Switch from Shared Drives to a KMS

Efficient knowledge sharing is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge in business. For decades, shared drives have been a go-to solution for storing and sharing files within organizations. However, as businesses grow and the complexity of information management increases, shared drives reveal significant limitations. Let’s discuss why businesses should consider transitioning from shared drives to a knowledge management system (KMS).

Limitations of Shared Drives
Shared drives, often organize...
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Transform Your Training Programs with an AI-Enhanced LMS

The success of any organization hinges on effective training and development. A learning management system (LMS) centralizes and delivers educational content, ensuring employees have the resources they need for continuous growth. By enhancing onboarding, engagement, personalized learning, and compliance, an LMS addresses modern business challenges head-on. With the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), these platforms are becoming indispensable tools for cultivating a knowledgeable and sk...
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10 Tips to Ensure No One Uses Your Employee Handbook

The employee handbook: that sacred document designed to guide and inform your employees, creating a cohesive, knowledgeable, and harmonious workplace. But what if you don’t want that? What if your goal is to make sure your employee handbook is as useless as a screen door on a submarine? Look no further! Here’s your ultimate guide to creating an employee handbook that no one will ever use.

1. Make It Longer Than a Russian Novel
Tolstoy’s got nothin’ on your handbook! If War and Peace can fit int...
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20 Expert and Inspirational Quotes about eLearning

As technology continues to transform our lives, eLearning emerges as a beacon of continuous growth and empowerment. In this collection, you’ll find insights and inspirations from leading experts who have shaped the landscape of digital education. Whether you’re an educator, learner, or simply curious about the future of learning, these quotes offer a glimpse into the constantly evolving world of eLearning.

“I see microlearning as being an approach to almost every part of continuous learning.” —...
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How CrowdStrike’s Faulty Update Became a Worldwide Wake-Up Call

Imagine this: You’re having a peaceful day working at a global cybersecurity outfit. It’s Friday, after all, and the weekend is only a few hours away. Then, complaints start coming in from your partner businesses that important systems at airports, hospitals, and media outlets are down…and the complaints keep coming in. Suddenly, bam! That new update your company pushed this morning seems to be the cause of systems going down across the United States and in other countries.
This scenario recentl...

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