CJ Cornell, writing in the latest Mindjet User Newsletter, shares with us a simple and very productive technique for utilizing MindManager 7’s Map Parts tool. In a nutshell, if you want to save a map or part of a map for re-use later (as a time-saver or for use as a template for repetitive tasks), […]

According to the surveys I’ve done of mind mapping software users, its biggest benefit is helping them to achieve clarity in expressing their ideas and information. The latest issue of Mindjet’s monthly e-newsletter contains an interview with Jerry Manas, author of the book, Managing the Gray Areas, that reinforces this idea. Here are some key […]

Marketing guru Roger C. Parker recently published a great series of tips in his Design to Sell Blog on how entrepreneurs and marketing people can utilize more of the design capabilities of MindManager 7.0 to create visual maps that uniquely reflect their firm’s image. While Roger’s tips are specific to MindManager, you can add your […]

In a recent VizThink webinar, David Sibbett, a graphical facilitator and founder of The Grove Consultants International, shared three key powerful benefits that visual mapping provides when used to record and display the ideas discussed in a business meeting. While his comments were specifically focused on the richly detailed, large scale, hand drawn visualizations he […]

Have you ever experienced writer’s block? It’s a pain, especially when you need to produce, but your creative muse seems to have left the building. Darren Rowse, writing on the ProBlogger website, has come up with a marvelous technique that uses mind mapping to help you to generate fresh ideas for your writing. His article […]

Steve Rothwell, writing in his Peace of Mind blog, recently posted a very concise, well organized description of how he utilizes MindManager for writing (these principles apply no matter which mind mapping program you use). Here is an overview of the steps he takes: Create an overview map containing the main events or elements as […]

Mind mapping software is one of those software tools that can be used to create clear, concise visual maps that communicate information and knowledge with great clarity. But all too often, they aren’t as effective as they should be. Here are eight top ways to supercharge the effectiveness of your software-produced mind maps: 1. Use […]

Raj Dash recently added a very interesting post to his Bootstrapper Blog entitled, Secrets of Thinking Outside the Box: 27 Ways Digital Entrepreneurs Can Use Mindmapping. It covers a wide range of applications for mind mapping software – everything from business plan design and website planning to goal setting and exploring alternate options. If you’re […]

This strategy is excerpted from my new e-book, Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software – Second Edition. I hope you find it to be valuable in your personal planning efforts! Many people spend more time planning a party than planning their life. Why? Because it’s hard work! If you’ve been putting off planning […]