Mind mapping software is an ideal tool for managing large, complex writing projects. Here’s the story of one such project that I handled on a monthly basis for my former employer, and how I used a visual map to streamline its production.
Using a mind map to overcome a negative bias toward new ideas
Most people, when faced with a new idea, find it easy to identify things that are wrong about it or reasons why it won’t work. Psychologists call this a negative bias, and it can cause us to kill new ideas too quickly. Here’s how a mind map can help you to prevent this tendency.
Mind maps, deconstructed – valuable or not?
Here is an analysis of a personal productivity mind map – what works especially well about it, and what could be improved. This report may be the first of a series of business maps, deconstructed and analyzed to give you greater insights into the principles of effective visual mapping.
How to use a daily capture mind map to increase your productivity
Michael Tipper, author of the new Business Profit Productivity Blueprint e-course, explains how to create a daily capture mind map – the digital equivalent of Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology.
6 valuable types of visual maps
Mind maps aren’t the only means for depicting information visually, as Tom Wujec explains in his excellent creativity book, Five Star Mind: Games & Puzzles to Stimulate Your Creativity & Imagination. In the chapter “mental maps,” he outlines six valuable types of visual maps that are valuable in business situations.
Improve your problem solving skills with a causes/symptoms/results mind map
Chic Thompson’s new book, What a Great Idea 2.0: Unlocking Your Creativity in Business and in Life, contains an intriguing mind map that caught my eye. It depicts three simple mind maps, side-by-side, that are joined together to show the relationship between them. From left to right, the central topics of these maps are causes, symptoms and results. Taken together, they provide a more complete view of your problem, challenge or opportunity.
How mind mapping software enables you to “hack” your work
What is a life hack and what does it have to do with mind mapping software? Read on to find out!
How mind mapping software can enable you to be a “career renegade”
I was recently inspired by reading Jonathan Fields’ excellent new Firefly Manifesto: Remix on ChangeThis.com, which explains why now is the perfect time to start a new career, focused upon your interests and passions. And I believe mind mapping software is a key enabler that can help you to get there. Read on to learn why!
What does emergent structure have to do with mind mapping software?
The process of gathering, recording and analyzing information tends to be a gradual, iterative process that is well supported by a visual mapping tool. Through this process, the structure of information gradually emerges and shouldn’t be forced too early, lest we create a rigid structure in which to consider it. So says Mark Bernstein in his book, The Tinderbox Way.
How to create killer mind maps for solving your problems
Here are 5 techniques that you can use today to become a more powerful problem solver – using mind maps.
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