MIND MAPS

A simple, effective thinking tool

WHATS IN STORE
What's mind mapping
How it works
Use Mind Maps when
Benefits of Mind Maps
Useful Info PDF, Blogs, People

WHAT'S MIND MAPPING

Mind Mapping is the most effective, brain-friendly
way to turn the unorganized, fleeting ideas and
thoughts into a structured, visual map.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlabrWv25qQ

HOW IT WORKS
The secret behind mind mapping lies in its
combined use of the full capacity of each
primary function of brain, such as logic, writing,
spatial visualization, mathematical analysis,
colour, etc.
Mind mapping involves both sides of the brain
at the same time to expand the capabilities in
so many different ways benefits one can never
otherwise achieve at peak levels

FUNCTIONS OF BRAIN

THE LAWS OF MIND MAPPING

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Start in the centre of page

Use image or picture for the central idea
Use colors through out
Connect main branches to central image an second
level branches for the ends of the main branches and
third level branches from the ends of the second
level branches and so on
Make branches cure and flow.
Use only one keyword per branch. Length of the
branch and keyword should be same.
Use images through out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=0UCXalYcoko&feature=related

TIME MANAGEMENT

LEARN A SONG

MULTI-TOUCH

USE MIND MAPS WHEN

Summarizing information;
Brainstorming
Taking notes
Planning
Team Building
Consolidating information from different
research sources;
Presenting information in a format that shows
the overall structure of the subject.

BENEFITS OF MIND MAPS

Its simple to learn and to use
Its associative. Any idea probably has many links
Its visual, hence easy to remember
Radial, gives flexibility to work in all directions
Easy overview. Helps to see the big picture and
relations between issues.

HINTS
Position the diagram in centre of page, gives
flexibility to add things later
Use colors
Use images, doodle
Personalize. Add images and humor
Look for relationships

USEFUL INFO

PDF ARTICLES
Mapping the Mind - a Google book about the long
dormant view of the nature of human thought.
Mind mapping for web instruction and learning 12 page PDF from Franciscan University of
Steubenville's Fabio Chacon, Ph.D.
Graphical Knowledge Display - 14 pages
discussing the role mind mapping can play as
efficient tools in mathematics education.

E-BOOKS
Power Tips for Mind Mapping software supercharge your visual mapping skills with
these tips, tricks, and best practices.
How to select the right mind mapping software how to select the right mind mapping software to
meet your special needs.
Mind mapping power pack - the advanced course
that will explode your mind mapping skills into
new heights and help you reach the goals of your
dreams.

BLOGS
Blogs
The Mind mapping software weblog - designed to
provide businesspeople with a focused collection of
resources related to visual mapping.
Beyond Mind Mapping - how to get the most out of
mind mapping software for business uses.
Erik Mack Online - the personal blog of Erick Mack,
discussing learning and information management
through new technologies.
Idea Mapping - training readers to be more creative,
more productive, and to become better learners.

BLOGS
The Mindjet Blog - the official blog of Mindjet, the
company responsible for the
The Underlying Blog - Kyle McFarlin's blog, a Visual
Strategy Expert and Gyronix Certified trainer.
Mindmapping.org Blog- covering software for mind
mapping and information organization.
Eric Blue's Blog - Eric Blue's thoughts on technology,
philosophy, and personal development.
Activity Owner - a forum for sharing notes,
discussion, and solutions using various mind
mapping software applications.

PEOPLE
Tony Buzan - Wikipedia bio of one of the biggest
names and promoters of mind mapping and
mental literacy.
Dr. Allan Collins - the history and sometimes
controversy surrounding the man who created
mind mapping.
Dilip Mukerjea - owner and managing director
for the Buzan center, an organization dedicated
to the advancement of mental literacy.
Joyce Wycoff - president of ThinkSmart Learning
Systems and founder of the Innovation Network,

PEOPLE
Nancy Margulies - creator of Mindscapes, a
system that uses pictures, visual metaphors,
symbols, color and the space on a page to create a
graphic representation of ideas.
Peter Russell - covering Peter's topics of The
Spirit of Now, of science, consciousness, spiritual
wisdom, global brain, meditations, and the
nature of reality.

VIDEOS

Tony Buzan on Mind mapping - five minute video

discussing how to maximize the power of your brain.
iMind Map Video Tutorial - a short four minute tutorial
going over Buzan's iMind mind mapping software.
Mind mapping for your business - a power-point video on
mind mapping; have a can of Red Bull before watching!
Mind mapping with Brenda Mckinney - video of a class
presentation of mind mapping.
Stephen Pierce - business optimization specialist discusses
mind mapping.
How to draw a mind map - breaking out the markers and
drawing a mind map from scratch.