Here are some mind mapping, visual thinking and creativity-related products that I have created, as well as the tools and resources I wholeheartedly recommend. You may find some of these books, courses and tools to be of value in your work.
Mind mapping software special reports
9 Must-Have Mind Maps for Leaders & Managers
As a manager or leader, you need to be able to digest information, reach clarity on key business issues and make informed decisions quickly. You must also be able to envision and capitalize on new opportunities and mobilize your direct reports with clear, compelling directions. This valuable report explains how you can leverage your mind mapping software to generate superior results in areas such as business planning, brainstorming and selling ideas to others and managing meetings with calm efficiency. It also provides tips on how to get the best results with each type of map.
2017 Mind Mapping Software Comparison Chart
Are you thinking about investing in mind mapping software, but don’t know which program to choose? Then you should download the 2017 Mind Mapping Software Comparison Chart. It enables you to compare the features and functionality of 9 popular mind mapping programs, side-by-side, on over 140 features.
The ultimate guide to dashboard mind maps
One of the best ways to enjoy the productivity-enhancing benefits of mind mapping software is to employ it to create a dashboard map. In much the same way that the dashboard on your automobile consolidates all of the key data you need to operate it in one convenient location, a dashboard mind map gives you a similar at-a-glance view of the information and data that is most important to you.
Rethink your LinkedIn profile to generate outstanding results
When it comes to presenting your skills and capabilities to the world, nothing is more important than your LinkedIn profile. Is yours as compelling and as complete as it can be? Chances are, it’s not. This special package includes a video that will teach you how to take a higher-level, more strategic view of your LinkedIn profile, plus reports that will help you leverage your LinkedIn profile more effectively and develop a targeted plan to market yourself.
Books by Chuck Frey
Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software 4th Edition
This popular e-book contains a wealth of ideas, tips and strategies that you can put to work today to increase your effectiveness and efficiency. You’ll benefit immediately from the ideas it contains, and will find it’s a great reference source that you can return to at any time to brush up on your skills.
Eureka! How to Use Evernote to Generate, Incubate, Evaluate & Activate Your Best Ideas
I have written about all aspects of business creativity and innovation for over 25 years. This deep background has given me the insight that the popular personal information manager Evernote can support an end-to-end creative process – from problem definition and ideation to evaluation and execution.
Up Your Impact: 52 Innovative Strategies to Add Value to Your Work
This e-book presents 52 unique strategies for adding exceptional value to your employer and your customers or clients, presented in a clear, concise and actionable writing style. These strategies are eminently practical, and will help you to “move the needle” in your work. Each strategy is followed by one or two action steps, to help you to implement it immediately.
Books I recommend
These are links to my reviews of these books, unless otherwise noted.
Mind mapping
- Mind Maps for Business: Revolutionize Your Business Thinking and Practice by Tony Buzan and Chris Griffiths
- Idea Mapping: How to Access Your Hidden Brain Power, Learn Faster, Remember More and Achieve Success in Business by Jamie Nast
- Unstuck, Focused and Organized Using Mind Mapping by Mark Dykeman
Visual thinking
- The Sketchbook Handbook: The Illustrated Guide to Visual Note Taking by Mike Rohde
- Visual Meetings: How Graphics, Sticky Notes and Idea Mapping Can Transform Group Productivity by David Sibbett
- Unfolding the Napkin: The Hands-On Method for Solving Complex Problems with Simple Pictures by Dan Roam
Products I recommend
These are products I use and recommend to the readers of this blog. I have affiliate relationships with the producers of many of these tools, which means if you purchase them through me, I get a small percentage of the sale. This type of transaction helps to support the continued growth of this blog.
Mastering Mind Manager for Projects (link to my review)
Become a Rockstar Scribe (link to my review)
Business Model Designer (link to my review)
KnowBrainer brainstorming tool
Questions?
If you have any questions about these products and services, please use the contact form on this blog to submit them to me. Thanks!