A tool for visually outlining and retrieving information (Mind Maps).

1. Imagine …

2. A Mind Map …
mirrors the mind’s branching and associating nature
expresses radiant thought
efficiently gets information into and out of the brain
powerfully and graphically presents information
stimulates creativity and learning

3. Where …
Presentations Classroom exercises
Brainstorming ideas Brainstorming
Organizing content Problem solving
Remembering key points Note taking
L&D
Course overviews
Job aids
Recapping key points

4. When …
Brainstorm Stimulate creativity
Ideas / Solutions See the whole picture
Improve memory Have fun
Storage / Recall
Plan anything
Presentations
Training

5. How …
Develop your style Lines - for hierarchy
Paper – landscape vary thickness
– throughout = word length
organic / flowing
Subject – central image
Color – 3 or more Key words - printed
one
– for emphasis per
line
S p a c i n g
organized
appropriate

6. Why …
Engages and stimulates the mind
Boosts creativity
Maximizes memory
Deepens knowledge / understanding
Uses all cortical skills
Great minds think alike …

7. Great minds …

8. And so on …
Books:
The Mind Map Book - Tony and Barry Buzan
Mind Mapping: How to Liberate Your Natural Genius - Michael Gelb
Websites:
http://www.mindmapsearch.org/
http://mind-mapping.alltop.com/
http://members.optusnet.com.au/charles57/Creative/Mindmap/
http://mindmappingsoftwareblog.com/articles/