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OpenGenius, the developer of iMindMap and DropTask, recently combined them into a new web-based mind mapping and project management tool called Ayoa. I spoke with an executive of the company to learn more about the thinking behind this move – and what’s next.

Elevate your thinking with the Brainstorming with Mind Mapping Software e-course

Mind mapping software is a powerful tool to brainstorm ways to improve your creativity, impact and effectiveness in your work. My e-course shows you how.

Improve your mind maps with this 20-point checklist

Wouldn’t it be great to have a checklist that you can use to improve the quality of your mind maps? A set of guidelines that would help you to create visual maps with greater impact and clarity? Now you can!

Miro reflects on the evolution of visual collaboration tools

Popular visual collaboration tool RealtimeBoard recently rebranded to Miro. In this interview, a company executive discusses the changes to its application, the evolution of remote work and how teams brainstorm, prioritize and execute work today.

How mind mapping software can help unlock tacit knowledge

Tacit knowledge is undervalued by most executives. But it’s potentially one of the most valuable assets any organization owns, according to a Canadian lawyer. Here’s how his firm uses mind mapping software to capture and manage it.

The future of mind mapping software is not what you think

Mind mapping software is at a tipping point in how it allows users to present and work with data. There’s a choice between staying the course, or evolving into an entirely new type of business tool.

Are mobile apps a good way to learn about mind mapping?

Can you learn about mind mapping by investing in an inexpensive mobile app? Yes, but only up to a point. Here are the pros and cons – and my conclusion. Pros Tablet and smartphone-based mind mapping apps enable you to create a basic mind map with a limited number of topics. They also enable you […]

10 unique advantages of web-based mind mapping tools (updated)

If you’re looking for a low-cost way to try out mind mapping for business, then a web-based tool is a great place to start. Here are 8 unique advantages they have versus desktop programs.

A closer look at the fate of Barvas (now MindGenius Online)

Recently, the developers of MindGenius announced that it was converting Barvas, its online mind mapping and agile project management tool, into MindGenius Online. To help you better understand this transition and the thinking behind it, I recently spoke with marketing director Fiona Macintyre: Chuck Frey: Why did you originally develop Barvas? What was the vision […]