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Do You Mind-map?
August 14th, 2008 by StephenPosted in Digital Apps, Links, Productivity |
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I am working on some cool new things with mind-maps and software applications. Chuck Frey and I have been talking about some ideas, and he has a post on his blog about why you should use mind-mapping:
1. It’s unbelievably flexible. The number one benefit of mind mapping software, hands down, is this: No other type of program lets you manipulate ideas, knowledge and information with as much freedom and flexibility as mind mapping software. That’s because it encapsulates ideas and knowledge in “containers” that can hold various types of content and data and can be rearranged at will.
2. It can make you more productive. Mind mapping software can increase your productivity by an average of 20%, according to two independent research studies conducted by me and Mindjet. That’s the equivalent of saving one day a week. What you could accomplish in your job if you could save that kind of time? What could that magnitude of productivity increase do to your reputation as a “can do” worker?
(Disclaimer: There is a sales pitch at the end, and I have not yet reviewed the product. The post is still imformative.)
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August 19th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
I, too, believe that mind mapping is a powerful tool. I am looking for a software product that can be used to support virtual meetings using Lotus Sametime Connect 8. If, in your research, you discover one that will, please let me know.
August 20th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Hi, Stephen,
I just read a fun book called “Todoodlist” that recommends going back to paper and pencil for organizing. The author heartily recommends using mind maps drawn on paper rather than the software kind. I kind of agree, since the few software ones I’ve used were slower and no more effective than just drawing. What do you think?
Claire