My latest mind map analysis focuses on a simple, common-sense process to creative problem solving. I’ll show you an excellent template that you can adapt to your needs, and I’ll explain how to do so.
A closer look at the brainstorming mode of MindManager 2012
MindManager 2012 includes a brainstorming mode that offers an simple process for defining your problem or challenge, generating ideas and evaluating them efficiently.
How to brainstorm using a Lotus Blossom map
A Lotus Blossom map can help us to brainstorm and think about a broad collection of ideas and potential solutions to our challenges. Here’s how to use this ideation technique.
An exclusive book excerpt for Mind Mapping Insider members
Chris Griffiths, the CEO of ThinkBuzan, has written a new book called GRASP the Solution: How to Find the Best Answers to Everyday Challenges that provides a practical framework for increasing your creative output and tackling the challenges you face. It will be officially published on October 19th, but ThinkBuzan has agreed to provide Mind Mapping Insiders with an exclusive preview of the preface and first chapter of this valuable new book.
How mind mapping supports 3 types of creative thinking
Mind mapping enhances three types of thinking that are critical to the creative process, according to ThinkBuzan CEO Chris Griffiths in his new book.
Generate more profitable ideas with the world’s largest SCAMPER mind map
One of the world’s most popular brainstorming techniques is SCAMPER. I have assembled the world’s largest SCAMPER mind map to help you with your next creative challenge.
How to use mind maps to “zoom in” and solve your creative challenges
To be creative, we must get good at deconstructing challenges and situations into their elements. Fortunately, mind mapping is up to the task.
4 ways to generate killer ideas using your mind mapping software
Mind mapping software can be a powerful tool to help you to generate killer ideas for your next project. Here are 4 powerful ideation techniques you can use.
How to get ‘unstuck’ when mind mapping
What do you do when you run out of ideas when you’re mind mapping? One way is to employ a simple questioning technique called “5Ws and H.”
My new Creativity Hacks e-book is now available
I’m pleased to report that my new e-book, Creativity Hacks: Shortcuts to Help You to Crush Your Challenges & Live a Kick-Ass Life, is now available. What does this have to do with mind mapping and visual thinking? Plenty!