One way to significantly improve the quality of your mind maps and the effectiveness of how they communicate your intended meaning to others is to include a legend in them.
How to use icons and symbols to improve the clarity of your mind maps
Icons and symbols are small visual elements that you can attach to topics in your mind maps, which add meaning and context to them. These miniature images can be used to depict priority, types of activities, tasks, and types of information and ideas.
7 reasons I hate your mind map
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How one small enhancement to your mind maps can make them much easier for others to interpret
One way to improve the quality of your mind maps and the effectiveness of how they communicate your intended meaning to others is to include a legend in them.