Comments on: How do you define a great mind map?

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Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:13:05 +0000

[...] 5. How do you define a great mind map? [...]

By: Roger C. Parker

Roger C. Parker — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:56:37 +0000

I think Liz hit the nail on the head perfectly when she replied:

“…a mind map that’s created with the purpose of sharing info with others can be more powerful than almost any other method, short of multimedia.”

Although video is the enthusiasm per day, videos without context are limited. Short, videos excel at helping you master specific tasks, but nothing can beat the context (i.e., hierarchy and sequence) that a mind map communicates at a glance.

Roger

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MappingIdeas.com » Defining a Great Mind Map — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:37:11 +0000

[...] few weeks ago Chuck Frey of the mind mapping software blog asked people to share their thoughts on how they would define a great mind map. There were many insightful comments that covered a wide spectrum of what makes a great mind map. [...]

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The secrets of great mind maps - revealed - Mind Mapping Software Blog — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:29:39 +0000

[...] I asked the readers of this blog to share their thoughts and insights into what makes a great mind map. The response was amazing – over 40 comments were submitted during the last three weeks. Thank [...]

By: Conveying Information with Mind Maps | Matthew Lang

Conveying Information with Mind Maps | Matthew Lang — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:07:38 +0000

[...] In a recent post on “The Mind Mapping Software Blog”, Chuck Frey asked, what defines a great mind map? [...]

By: Paul Shorock

Paul Shorock — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:12:06 +0000

Having just finished my first reading of Edward de Bono’s Six Frames, I’ll overlay my thoughts about what makes a “great” map on the concepts he suggests. A great map’s purpose is clearly evident for its intended audience. It is accurate in the information it portrays and where needed articulates its sources or references. Bias is either eliminated or conflicting points of view are presented fairly. New and interesting points are introduced and produce some “a ha” illuminating moments. Users see the value in the map and can have productive discussions based on it, leading to consensus and eventually appropriate action.

By: Paul Hobcraft

Paul Hobcraft — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:37:09 +0000

A great mind map is often said as “in the eye of the beholder”. if it captures the story and enables you to draw new insights, feel more comfortable and want to go back and refer to it, then it has done the job. The tough job is making it ‘great’ for others to relate too and that is the REAL challenge

By: Gaelen

Gaelen — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:29:58 +0000

A great mind map:

Is simple to navgiate and contains the right amount of information

Is visually appealing

Evokes an emotional tie with its audience right off the bat (aka. has something the reader can relate to/identify with)

Is easy to to collaborate within

Is easy to share

By: Nick Duffill

Nick Duffill — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:57:52 +0000

Here’s an easy way to judge whether a map is a “great” map: does it deliver your key message when only the first level of topics are visible? If it can do this, then expanding it will only make things better. If it doesn’t do this, then the bigger it gets, the worse it gets.

Nick Duffill

By: Bob Levy

Bob Levy — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:33:27 +0000

As Jamie said in #33, I believe it has been mentioned already, but for me the only thing that defines a great map is one that totally fulfills the purpose for which it was created. I would add that the answer to “How do you define a great mind map? ” is not possible from a “universal” perspective. I have seen some of the Tony Buzan maps that IN MY OPINION ARE NOT READABLE! I bet he would disagree with me.
The real question is, How many different type of applications are there for mind mapping? That too is an open ended question but should generate more useful responses. For me (as an individual) I find brain storming #1 and research management #2 + dozens or others. Would be interesting to hear from the community.
Bob Levy