Mind MappingConcept & Resources

Definition• Mind maps are tools

that help us think and remember better,

creatively solve problems and take

action. The mind map encourages creativity

and flexibility, and you need these to make your

resolutions happen! Mind maps help you

think outside the box. www.aws.com.sg/gallery_mind_map/gallery_mindmaps.html

Definition• A Mind Map is a diagram

used to represent words, ideas, tasks or other items

linked to and arranged around a central key word

or idea. It is used to generate, visualize,

structure and classify ideas, and as an aid in

study, organization, problem solving, and

decision making.

Benefits• Avoiding thinking linearly,

• Opening up to creativity,

• Getting the whole picture,

• Visualize your ideas,

• Understanding inter-relationships,

• Increasing summarizing and abstracting efficiency,

• … and more.“The idea behind the mind map is to think creatively in a non-linear

manner .”

Applications• Mind maps have many applications

Decision making,

Problem solving,

Education/learning,

Note taking,

Speeches,

Presentations,

… and others.

Brainstormi

ng,

Guidelines• Start in the center with an image of the topic, using at

least 3 colors.

• Use images, symbols, codes, and dimensions throughout your Mind Map.

• Select key words and print using upper or lower case letters.

• Each word/image must be alone and sitting on its own line.

• The lines must be connected, starting from the central image. The central lines are thicker, organic and

flowing, becoming thinner as they radiate out from the centre.

Guidelines• Make the lines the same length as the word/image.

• Use colors – your own code – throughout the Mind Map.

• Develop your own personal style of Mind Mapping.

• Use emphasis and show associations in your Mind Map.

• Keep the Mind Map clear by using radial hierarchy, numerical order or outlines to embrace

your branches..

Guidelines

Mind Mapping & Brainstorming

• The Mind Mapping tool enables group members to

create an infinite number of thoughts, ideas, links and

associations on any topic making it an ideal tool to stimulate

group thinking.• It can also be used to capture

ideas rather than having hundreds of flipchart's posted

around the room! A Mind Map of all ideas can be viewed and distributed quickly and easily.

• Using mind maps in brainstorming sessions should comply with the brainstorming

rules.

Mind Mapping Software• Mind Mapping software is used

to create diagrams of relationships between ideas or

other pieces of information; with some software packages provide

3-D maps.• It has been suggested that mind

mapping software can improve learning/study efficiency up to

15% over traditional pen & paper tools.

• Mind Mapping software may be classified in to: Open-source software, Free software, and Proprietary (paid) software.

For complete list of mind mapping software visit:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mind_Mapping_software

http://www.wikimindmap.org

http://www.mind42.com

http://www.topicscape.com/mindmaps/

http://www.visual-mind.com

Let’s Try it !!Let’s Try it !!

Prepared by:Prepared by:

Ossama El-Badawy Head of Business Intelligence Unit

MAC Carpet

March 2008