A common use of mind maps in business is to manage complex projects. But much less common is utilizing it to capture the team’s learnings – what went well, what needed improvement, and what the team will do differently during the next project. In this new report, I deconstruct a particularly well-designed “lessons learned” mind map, which has much to teach in terms of effective mapping practices.
Help me to promote greater business use of mind mapping software
One thing became very clear to me last week, while I was attending a conference: More business people need to know about the power and benefits of utilizing mind mapping software. But to get the word out, I need your help. Read on to learn how you can help me to promote greater use of this powerful technology.
The myth of the “perfect” mind map
When people first start out using mind mapping – whether in written form or with a software package – they often get stymied by the feeling that they must create a perfect mind map. This mindset, however, can be detrimental to actually producing a high-quality visual map. Here’s why.
Mind map analysis: Coaching a team
The newest report in the Effective Mind Maps series of reports is focused on managing a small team. This map isn’t nearly as effective as it could be, in many respects. In this report, we’ll look at how it can be improved.
New mind mapping app for iPad enables real-time collaboration
Developer Barking Dog announced the launch earlier this week of CrowdMap, a new mind mapping application for the iPad that enables you to to real-time map sharing and co-editing. In other words, as your coworkers add content to a shared map, it appears instantly on your iPad.
NovaMind 5 offers unprecedented freedom to create high-impact mind maps
The NovaMind development team has always been focused on being innovators, and NovaMind 5, released on April 28, 2010, is no exception. This innovative new version makes it easier to create high-impact visual maps than any other program on the market – period.
Amode 2’s unique approach to information management is a perfect fit for today’s business needs
As a tool for powerful, flexible management of information and projects, Amode 2 has no peer. It’s not quite a mind mapping tool or an outliner or a project management application – but yet it combines the best capabilities of each of these applications to create a truly unique and valuable business productivity tool. Read on to learn more about this “Swiss Army Knife” of information and project management.
Mind mapping white space: Does it work with software?
“White space” ideas are those that fall in between existing products, services, or ideas. Mind mapping software is a perfect tool to brainstorm and explore these “in-between” opportunities. But does it work as well in mind mapping software as it does for hand-drawn maps?
How to use mind maps to add value to your customer relationships
A growing number of businesses have discovered that mind mapping software is an awesome tool for managing back-office tasks like project planning, conducting research and writing reports. But how many actually use mind maps with their customers to add value to those critical relationships? One small Chicago area company has found a way that has literally transformed its business.
What’s under development
There’s a lot of cool stuff in the works here at the Mind Mapping Software Blog, and I just wanted to give you a taste of what I’ve been working on lately.
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