I’m currently putting the finishing touches on a new, comprehensive guide to 15 types of visual thinking tools. During the last five years, the number and variety of visual thinking tools has exploded. But nothing has been published to help you understand what each type of tool is, what it does and which high-value tasks […]
From bottleneck to breakthrough: How to ensure your ideas don’t get ignored
Have you ever had a powerful idea, rich, textured and exciting, only to watch it shrink into something flat and flimsy the moment you tried to explain it? We all have. What you’ve experienced is called the communication bottleneck – the process of trying to transform a rich. multi-faceted set of thoughts into a linear […]
The ultimate guide to project management with mind maps
If you’ve ever been intrigued about the idea of managing your projects with mind maps, Maneesh Dutt’s book is the ultimate guide to doing it.
SmartDraw evolves from diagramming tool to collaborative powerhouse
SmartDraw, formerly focused on producing many types of diagrams, has matured into a fully-fledged cloud application built to integrate seamlessly with enterprise productivity platforms
New visual thinking tools roadmap highlights 30% growth
Visual thinking tools have continued to grow in quantity and variety, according to the 2025 Visual Thinking Tools Roadmap. This visual summary now includes 220 applications in 18 categories. This represents 30% growth since the last report in 2023.
Poppy AI vs. ChatGPT: Why visual thinking gives Poppy the edge
Recently, Eddy Ballesteros, writer for the visual AI tool Poppy AI, published an insightful article comparing Poppy AI and ChatGPT. His piece struck a chord with me because it goes beyond the usual “feature checklists” and asks a deeper question: What kind of thinking do these tools encourage? (If you’ve been reading this blog for […]
How mind maps rewired Tuba Kizilkan’s thinking – and her career
When mind mapping expert Tuba Kizilkan decided to change careers and move to Berlin, mind maps were instrumental in planning and executing this major transition.
Why Mindmap AI could become the go-to tool for analysts and creatives
Mindmap AI’s thoughtfully-designed toolset helps its users to save time, plan more thoroughly and brainstorm more effectively. Read my review for all the details.
How mind mapping supercharges consulting and coaching
Consultants and coaches face many pressures from clients. They need a tool that cuts through complexity. Mind mapping delivers exactly that.
Poppy AI adds mind map output (Here’s what it unlocks for you!)
Poppy AI, a powerful visual AI tool, recently added mind mapping output to its growing set of capabilities. Hre’s why that matters.
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