Jamie Nast, author of the popular book Idea Mapping and the Idea Mapping Success Blog, is one of the most world’s most prolific trainers and speakers on the topic of visual mapping. In this interview, she explains why it’s critical that executives learn to express their ideas visually, using hand-drawn idea maps and mind mapping software, and the risks of not doing so.
A great collection of MindManager videos
YouTube contains an impressive collection of videos that are focused on MindManager, including many tutorials on how to get the most out of it.
DiscoverFreemind streamlines the learning process for new users of the popular open source mapping tool
Bob Jenkins, an well-known Internet marketing expert also known as Bob the Teacher, recently launched DiscoverFreemind.com, a new training resource that aims to help people who are new to visual mapping get up to speed with the free, open-source mind mapping program.
MindGenius version 2.44 update is released
Gael Ltd. has just announced the release of MindGenius version 2.44. The developer characterizes this as a maintenance release, but it does contain several minor enhancements.
How to create a master map – and boost your productivity
A master map is a map of all of your mind maps. In other words, it’s a single mind map that enables you to organize and quickly access all of the visual diagrams you have created with your mind mapping software. It’s a key to increasing your productivity with your mind mapping software. Here’s how to create one.
A review of iMindMap 3 beta
The Buzan organization recently released a beta of iMindMap 3. Here’s a detailed review of what is new in this version, and how it benefits business users.
Become a world-class mind mapper – attend the upcoming IQ Visual Mapping Conference
Full details are now available on this blog for the upcoming IQ Visual Mapping Conference, including descriptions of all the speakers’ topics, speaker bios, information about the software exhibits and demonstrations, the agenda and hotel and travel information. Plus, I’ve included a special incentive for those of you who register within the next week.
Meditative mind mapping
A big hat tip to Sean D’Souza for alerting me to this hilarious cartoon, entitled “meditative mind mapping.”
How visual mapping can be an antidote to project paralysis
Dave Gray’s new book, Marks and Meaning, delves quite deeply into the business uses of visual information. In the process, he describes some common problems that many of us face. A case in point: The paralysis that is often caused by information overload, and the detrimental effect this can have on decision-making.
10 reasons why mind mapping should be the foundation of your personal productivity system
Mind mapping software can significantly improve your effectiveness, so much so that you really ought to consider making it a key tool in your personal productivity arsenal. Here are 10 reasons why you should incorporate this technology into your workflow.