I believe the ability to gather, organize, distill and share information is a key to success as a creator in today’s hyper-fast, disruptive business environment. I’m always looking for new ways to think about this process. That’s why I was totally intrigued when my colleague Carla Johnson shared a 3-step process for distilling observations in her new book, RE:Think Innovation.
CREATIVITY: Divergent and convergent thinking with Speare
Visual writing tool Speare makes it easy to brainstorm using divergent and convergent thinking tevhniques. This new video shows how.
Amplify your creativity with mind mapping software [WORKSHOP RECORDING]
Last month, I gave a presentation to the Unmistakable Creative Listener Tribe on the topic of creativity and mind mapping software. In it I revealed: Why mind mapping software is perfectly aligned with the way your brain thinks How it enables whole-brained thinking How it supports both divergent and convergent modes of thinking How it […]
Remote collaboration and mind mapping software: Which approach works best?
How can mind mapping software help teams to think, plan and execute effectively while working remotely? There are two potential approaches, but only one of them is effective.
Low-friction idea capture with mind mapping software
If you’re serious about capturing your ideas when brainstorming, then you need a tool that enables you to do so quickly, with a minimum of “friction.” Not surprisingly, this describes mind mapping software.
Braincat takes on information overwhelm
Are you a victim of information overwhelm? It has very real consequences for your brain: It increases stress and makes it almost impossible for you to think creatively and productively. That’s why Jon Ward created Braincat, a web-based thinking tool that can help you absorb, organize and make sense out of the deluge of knowledge, data and information that’s coming at you.
Elevate your thinking with the Brainstorming with Mind Mapping Software e-course
Mind mapping software is a powerful tool to brainstorm ways to improve your creativity, impact and effectiveness in your work. My e-course shows you how.
MindGenius 2018 debuts brainstorming and project management innovations
s always exciting when I see a mind mapping software developer stretching the capabilities of its program to meet the emerging needs of its users. A case in point is the recently launched MindGenius 2018.
Mind map your way to a successful strategic planning day: Part 2
Mind mapping software can bring numerous advantages to the strategic planning process. In this article, the second in our series on how to run planning workshops, we’ll investigate seven specific advantages it offers compared to traditional methods like whiteboarding.
Mind map your way to a successful strategic planning day: Part 1
Whiteboards and flipcharts have been the standard planning and thinking tools for most businesses since the 1960s. Mind mapping software offers a more efficient alternative.