Archive for January 2009

Why mind mapping software will go mainstream in 2009: The developer perspective

Jan 15th, 2009 | By | Category: Discussion

Last week, I posted a prediction that mind mapping software will hit an “inflection point” in 2009 that will result in substantial growth, and that this technology will finally enter the mainstream of business. As a next step, I decided to ask the developers of mind mapping software to comment on this prediction. They are closer to the actual users than most of us, which puts them in an ideal position to see the future direction of this software niche.



Please share your story about mind mapping in the recession – and you could win a copy of MindManager 8

Jan 15th, 2009 | By | Category: Discussion

Mind mapping software is an awesome planning, brainstorming and decision-making tool that can help you to survive and thrive during these tough times. That’s why I’d like to announce a contest, which I’m conducting in cooperation with Mindjet, the developer of MindManager.



The Mind Mapping Software Blog has been named a member of the Working Smarter Network

Jan 14th, 2009 | By | Category: Resources

This blog recently was recently named a member of the Working Smarter Network, an exclusive consortium of websites and blogs that provide tips and strategies to help businesspeople be more effective.



Why mind mapping software will go mainstream in 2009

Jan 8th, 2009 | By | Category: Discussion

A number of recent developments have convinced me that 2009 is the year in which mind mapping software will break into the mainstream as a widely accepted business productivity tool. It has reached an “inflection point” where we will see more rapid growth than ever before. Here are the factors that I believe will drive this rapid growth.



NovaMind adds integration with leading iPhone mind mapping application

Jan 8th, 2009 | By | Category: Mobile Mapping Tools, Software

NovaMind Development Pty. has partnered with the developers of iBlueSky to offer integration between this leading portable mind mapping application and NovaMind.



Headspace visual mapping tool does great job of leveraging the iPhone’s interface

Jan 2nd, 2009 | By | Category: Mobile Mapping Tools

Headspace is an intriguing new visual mapping tool for the iPhone that does an excellent job of making use of the iPhone’s touch-sensitive user interface to help you maintain basic lists and outlines.



Supercharge your mind mapping skills in 2009 by adopting best practices

Jan 2nd, 2009 | By | Category: Resources

With your business and career facing bigger challenges – and opportunities – than ever in this new year, now is the time to adopt best practices to improve your mind mapping productivity and creativity. Here is one excellent resource that can help you to do so.