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.
How visual whiteboard tools amplify creative teamwork
Collaborative whiteboard tools enable teams to share ideas, concepts and inspirations visually. That enables them to reach consensus faster, iterate and improve ideas and even assign tasks to begin project implementation. In this interview, Daniel Bohn, founder and CEO of Conceptboard, explains the benefits these tools offer.
12 ways to build a hyper-efficient work breakdown structure
Mind mapping software can help teams do a more effective and comprehensive job of create a work breakdown structure (WBS) – a key project planning document that is pivotal to project success. Here are 12 ways it can supercharge project planning and execution.
Mural.ly: A whiteboard on steroids for visual collaboration and brainstorming
For small teams that need a virtual workspace in which they can brainstorm, plan and collaborate, Mural.ly is a powerful, flexible, web-based solution. More than just another “sticky note” environment within a web browser, Mural.ly offers a comprehensive toolset that encourages creativity and collaboration.
Boardthing: A perfect visual environment for collaborative brainstorming
Boardthing is a powerful, flexible new, web-based visual thinking and brainstorming tool that is perfectly designed to empower small teams to generate, organize and prioritize their ideas.
ProjectDirector: A more cohesive platform for collaborative project management from Mindjet
Mindjet, the developer of the popular MindManager mind mapping software, recently announced the debut of ProjectDirector, the next step in the evolution of its small team project collaboration platform.
New MindGenius 5 shows impressive depth of focus on user needs
MindGenius 5, launched earlier this week, features significantly expanded project management capabilities and an innovative templates panel that helps users get started faster with common mind mapping tasks. Templates panel aids new users The first thing you notice when you open MindGenius 5 is the new, colorful template panel on the right side of the workspace. […]
Droptask brings a rich visual interface to task management
Droptask is a new web-based visual task management application that aims to help individuals and small teams to manage tasks and projects more effectively. However, in its current early beta stage, it’s missing several essential features.
Mindjet’s redesigned Tasks app for iPhone enhances team project collaboration
Last week, Mindjet announced the launch of its redesigned Tasks app for the iPhone. It has been overhauled to transform it into a mobile hub to manage projects, tasks and teams in an easy to use and intuitive interface.
Mindjet reaffirms support for individual users with new price option
Mindjet has announced new individual license price for its mind mapping software, in response to critics who felt its unified pricing favored corporate use of its full team collaboration suite.