I’ve always been fascinated by brainstorming tools and techniques. One of my favorites is SCAMPER, which utilizes a large number of idea-spurring questions to help you think divergently when improving an existing idea. Our brains tend to stop thinking creatively when we generate what we think is the first “right” idea. But there is much […]
The tools you use are shaping your thinking (and not in a good way)
Linear thinking tools like documents do one thing very well: recording information. But they were never designed to be tools for thinking.
The day Marcus’ career momentum cratered
Marcus thought he was well prepared for the strategic planning meeting with his company’s executive leadership team. But he was very wrong.
How much Is linear thinking costing you? Find out in 2 minutes.
Linear tools are such an integral part of your workflows that you don’t even question their effectiveness. Is it time for a change? Find out with my new 2-minute assessment.
A better way to build infographics – fast
I recently had the opportunity to use Venngage’s AI assistant to create an infographic.The results pleasantly exceeded my expectations.
How do AI-enhanced mind mapping tools manage complex prompts?
I recently conducted an experiment to see how 5 mind mapping tools would handle a complex AI prompt. The results were wildly different.
How to break out of your brain’s habitual mindset with divergent thinking and visual tools
AI can generate tons of mediocre ideas on demand. Your ability to think divergently, to generate high-value ideas, is vitally important.
Mind mapping: The practice that builds the five skills leaders will need most in the age of AI
A landmark Fast Company article just named the human capacities AI can’t replace. Here’s how mind mapping develops every single one of them. A Fast Company article published this week stopped me in my tracks. Written by Alan Fleischmann, founder and CEO of the global CEO advisory firm Laurel Strategies, it’s titled The Five Quotients: […]
Sharpen your edge with critical thinking (powered by mind mapping)
Critical thinking has never been more important today, Here’s what it is and how mind mapping can help you do it effectively.
Mind mappers: Are you a victim of the tinker-tweak-drown spiral?
It’s a Saturday morning. You’ve blocked two uninterrupted hours to finally map out that project you’ve been carrying around in your head all week. You open your mind mapping tool. The blank central node blinks at you. You type your topic and then, almost without thinking, you start adjusting. The default branch color doesn’t feel […]
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