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Skilled users of mind mapping software are significantly more productive, research shows

Feb 3rd, 2012 | By | Category: Featured Articles, Resources

Investing time in improving your skill with mind mapping software can have a strong payoff in improved productivity, according to a deeper analysis of my survey research.



Biggerplate.com adds mind map training services

Feb 3rd, 2012 | By | Category: Resources

Biggerplate.com, the world’s largest online mind map gallery, recently added in-person training to its repertoire. Here’s a closer look at this new service.



The Noun Project: A great source of icons and symbols for your mind maps

Feb 2nd, 2012 | By | Category: Resources

The Noun Project is a large collection of over 800 open-source icons that you can use with your mind mapping program – with a little bit of modification.



There’s no such thing as information overload

Jan 27th, 2012 | By | Category: Resources

There’s no such thing as information overload. That’s the audacious claim of the author of the Innovation Leadership Network Blog. Tim Kastelle.



A profound look at Generation Y and mind mapping

Jan 27th, 2012 | By | Category: Resources

Millennials, the generation currently in their late teens to early twenties, are the future of business. Based upon a story I recently read about how they engage with visually-presented information, it looks like a bright future, indeed.



7 reasons why diagramming software doesn’t do mind maps well

Jan 26th, 2012 | By | Category: Resources

Many diagramming software programs today are like Swiss Army Knives – they can create almost any kind of diagram you could imagine, including mind maps. But mind mapping isn’t usually their strong suit. Here’s why.



The compelling business advantages of mind mapping software

Jan 23rd, 2012 | By | Category: Resources

Mind mapping software is often dismissed by linear thinkers as being somewhat frivolous and not worthy of their attention. But by ignoring it, they’re missing out on one of the most powerful productivity tools of the modern age. This infographic explains why.



Mind map of 10 Ways to Make it Great

Jan 20th, 2012 | By | Category: Resources

10 Ways to Make It Great is an inspirational book written by a good friend of mine, Phil Gerbyshak. It offers a set of simple, no-nonsense tips on how to live an exceptional life. That makes it the perfect subject for a mind map.



How to cultivate a personal learning network: Tips from Howard Rheingold

Jan 16th, 2012 | By | Category: Resources

If you cultivate your social media relationships with care, you can develop a personal learning network that will put you in contact with a steady stream of valuable ideas. So says Howard Rheingold, a critic, writer, and teacher who specializes in researching and sharing his findings on the cultural, social and political implications of modern communication.



The top 10 posts of 2011 on the Mind Mapping Software Blog

Jan 6th, 2012 | By | Category: Resources, Uncategorized

Here’s a look back at the most popular posts on the Mind Mapping Software Blog for 2011. It provides important clues on what’s hot in the world of visual mapping.