Tips & Techniques
Jan 12th, 2012 |
By Chuck Frey |
Category: Tips & Techniques
Did you know that you can track simple business processes using your mind mapping software? It’s easier to do than you may think. Here’s how to set one up in 7 easy steps, no matter what program you use.
Tags: business process, PM, process map, process steps, project management
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Jan 9th, 2012 |
By Chuck Frey |
Category: Tips & Techniques
Many executives use checklists to keep track of information they must not forget. They are essential for life-and-death situations. But there is a better way that is more in tune with the nature of today’s work. Here are 7 reasons mind maps are much more efficient and effective than checklists for busy executives.
Tags: checklist, productivity
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Jan 6th, 2012 |
By Chuck Frey |
Category: Tips & Techniques
Here are 5 reasons why your colleagues may not be paying attention to your mind maps.
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Dec 30th, 2011 |
By Chuck Frey |
Category: Tips & Techniques
How can you differentiate your blog content from the torrent of background noise? How can you capture the attention of the people you want to influence? One way is to use proven formulas for blog post headlines, like the ones in today’s mind map.
Tags: blog post, headline hacks, headlines, jon morrow
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Dec 29th, 2011 |
By Chuck Frey |
Category: Tips & Techniques
One of the primary reasons we aren’t able to turn our best ideas into projects, complete them and push them out into the world is because we tend to get overwhelmed by fear of failure. Here’s what to do about it.
Tags: lizard brain, seth godin, ship
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Dec 17th, 2011 |
By Chuck Frey |
Category: Tips & Techniques
One of the best business development strategies you can use to grow your core business is to look beyond it for adjacent markets, technologies or areas of focus where you can expand. Here’s how to do it visually.
Tags: adjacencies, adjacent markets, business development, visual thinking
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Dec 8th, 2011 |
By Chuck Frey |
Category: Tips & Techniques
What if you had a way to envision really big goals for 2012 that would help you to get much closer to your ideal future? Here’s a simple, two-step visual method that will help you to get there.
Tags: diagram, goal, goal setting, smartdraw
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Nov 21st, 2011 |
By Chuck Frey |
Category: Mind Mapping Insider, Tips & Techniques
Want to crush your competition? Don’t we all! The best way to do that is not to focus on your competitors but your key customers. Give them a unique, outstanding experience that exceeds their expectations and you’ll beat your competitors in the process.
Tags: competition, customer service, SWOT
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Nov 4th, 2011 |
By Chuck Frey |
Category: Tips & Techniques
The mind map you recently sent to me sucks. You’ve made some common mistakes. Here’s how to fix them,
Tags: boundaries, icons, images, legend, topic notes
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Oct 6th, 2011 |
By Chuck Frey |
Category: Tips & Techniques
Want to contribute at a higher level in your job? Become a “synthesizer” who can cut through the clutter and get to the essence of a challenge or opportunity. Mind mapping software can help.
Tags: david armano, infographic, information overload, synthesis, synthesizer
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