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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
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Are you new to the world of mind mapping software? Here are some of the most popular resources on this blog to help you get started:
The Essential Guide to Mind Mapping Software
The Mind Mapping Software Buyer’s Guide
The Mind Mapping Software QuickStart mini-course
The F.A.S.T. Framework for Effective Mind Mapping e-course
