Dan Roam, in his new book Unfolding the Napkin: The Hands-on Method for Solving Complex Problems with Simple Pictures, shares a series of questions that you can use to refine and improve your visual thinking. This simple process is very applicable to creating and refining the content of a mind map.
How mind mapping can help consultants to delight clients – and make more money
If you’ve got a better crystal ball than your competitors, you can win more business, delight your clients and ultimately make more money. Mind mapping software is such a tool.
The incredible value of the mind mapping “two-step”
One of the things that makes mind mapping software such a value is something I’ve been inspired to call the mind mapping “two-step.” Here’s how it works.
What’s the “bigger frame” for your business?
What is the “bigger frame” within which your business operates? Taking a look beyond your niche can open your eyes to exciting new ideas, partnerships and opportunities.
Lessons learned from creating my first presentation with Prezi
I recently told you about Prezi, a web-based tool that enables you to arrange and present your ideas in a highly visual, compelling format. Here’s what I learned.
Strategies for sharing visual information with others
David Sibbett, in his excellent new book, Visual Meetings: How Graphics, Sticky Notes & Idea Mapping Can Transform Group Productivity, shares a number of tips and strategies for sharing key charts, maps and diagrams with meeting participants.
A visual framework for planning more successful meetings
Here is a visual technique that you can use to plan major business meetings by focusing on 7 key factors.
How to achieve zen-like simplicity when writing
How can you achieve a zen-like state when writing? The answer is the ultimate in simplicity: create a mind map to outline your content before you begin writing.
How to quickly develop personas using an empathy map
In their excellent new book, Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers and Changemakers, authors Dave Gray, Sunni Brown and James Macanufo describe how to draw an empathy map, a technique that can be used to develop detailed personas of your key customers or constituents.
Use the painter’s technique when creating mind maps
Painters tend to step back from the canvas on a regular basis when creating a painting. Why do they do this? Why do mind mappers need to do the same?
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