Posts Tagged ‘ smartdraw ’

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.



Set audacious goals for 2012 using this powerful visual technique

Dec 8th, 2011 | By | 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.



How to create a stylized, high-impact mind map

Aug 22nd, 2011 | By | Category: Mind Mapping Insider

In this new tutorial, I explain how to create a highly stylized mind map that commands attention while also conveying useful information.



How I use SmartDraw to create mockups of marketing materials

Mar 11th, 2011 | By | Category: Tips & Techniques, Uncategorized

SmartDraw is a powerful, easy to use business diagramming program. But did you know that you can also use it to create mockups of many types of marketing materials?



October 2010 mind mapping coaching call is now online

Nov 3rd, 2010 | By | Category: Mind Mapping Insider

Topics covered in the October 2010 mind mapping coaching call include applications of PersonalBrain, attaching multiple objects per topic, Android mind mapping apps and best ways to share mind maps with non-mappers.



September 2010 mind mapping coaching call is now online

Sep 23rd, 2010 | By | Category: Mind Mapping Insider

Topics covered in the September 2010 mind mapping coaching call include an assessment of SmartDraw, embedding mathematical formulas, mind mapping apps for Android smart phones, managing multiple



Visual thinking at work: How I used SmartDraw to communicate the essence of a complex product

Mar 11th, 2010 | By | Category: Software, Visual Thinking

SmartDraw is a software program that is designed to help the average person to create great-looking diagrams, quickly and easily. But in my last job, I had very few opportunities to use it, so I really didn’t get a chance to use the latest version, SmartDraw 2010, for some real business applications. All that changed in January.



Questions of the week

Mar 19th, 2009 | By | Category: Resources

Lately, I’ve been getting a growing number of messages from readers of this blog, asking specific questions about mind mapping software. I recently realized that the questions they’re asking may very well be shared by many of you. So here are some of the most recent ones, along with my advice.



Why communicate visually?

Feb 19th, 2009 | By | Category: Mind Mapping Basics

What causes crises in many businesses? Poor communications. How can we improve communications? By sharing information visually.



SmartDraw 2009 features advanced PowerPoint integration, mind mapping enhancements

Sep 10th, 2008 | By | Category: Software

SmartDraw.com has just launched SmartDraw 2009, a new version of its popular diagramming and mapping software that features a wealth of improvements – including the ability to animate or “sequence” your diagrams when exporting them to PowerPoint, and several new mind mapping enhancements.