March 5th, 2010
Chuck Frey, author of The Mindmapping Software Blog, has created the ultimate mindmapping resource as a mindmap.
Someone had to do it at some point. Thanks Chuck!
His map contains:
- Mind mapping blogs
- Key mind mappers on Twitter
- Twitter feeds you should follow to keep up with this innovative software niche
- Notable books on mind mapping
- Mind mapping resource pages
- Mind map galleries
- Discussion forums
- Mind mapping experts
Click on the mindmap image below to get a taste of this comprehensive mindmap:
Go to Chuck’s site to see the whole mindmap and click on the resources.
Tags: Chuck Frey, mindmap galleries, mindmapping blogs, mindmapping books
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February 23rd, 2010
To give you a more interactive experience with content on The Mindmap Blog, I’ve integrated Snap Shots.
Snap Shots enhance all the links throughout the blog and on the right menu.
Here are some of the link types you will experience with SnapShots:
Sometimes Snap Shots bring you the information you need, without your having to leave this site, while other times it lets you “look ahead,” before deciding if you want to follow a link or not.
Tags: innovation, productivity
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February 18th, 2010
iMindMap Mobile was released today on Apple’s App Store. From the makers of iMindMap software, a premier mindmapping desktop application, comes iMindMap Mobile for the iPod touch, iPhone, and soon iPad.
After downloading the app and spending some time with it, I can say it probably allows more creativity than any other mindmapping app on the App Store.
It is very intuitive and allows you to use your finger to easily create topics and sub-topics. I have a feeling this mindmapping app will be a big hit with the new iPad. You move from one branch to the next with fluid strokes. It’s pretty impressive. And it’s free! That’s right free. Unlike many of the other mindmapping apps on the App Store, iMindMap Mobile is free of charge.
Here are some key features of iMindMap Mobile:
- Add, move, enlarge and shrink branches
- Pan around your map with a simple swipe of a finger
- Scroll, zoom and rotate easily
- Add notes to branches for more detail
- Insert icons to enhance the mindmap’s impact
- Speed Mindmap Mode helps you to capture your thoughts as quickly as possible
- Change the background color of your Mindmap
- Save your maps to your iPhone or iPod touch – add and edit when it suits you
Here are some screen captures of iMindMap Mobile:
(Click picture to enlarge)
Tags: Buzan's iMindmap, iMindMap, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, mindmapping, Tony Buzan
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February 14th, 2010
I’ve said in the past that “The Mindmap Blog is dedicated to sharing visual mapping tools, resources, and ideas. The site explores mindmapping in business, education, and personal life. The site also highlights innovation and productivity.”
Well, a great way to locate this content is to use the search feature of the site (top right corner).
Below is a keyword diagram highlighting many of the topics I’ve covered over the past two and half years.
(Click diagram to enlarge)
Use one of the keywords in the diagram for your search or pick your own. It is my hope that you find something useful and informative. And Happy Valentine’s Day.
Tags: innovation, mindmapping, productivity, The Mindmap Blog, visual mapping
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January 31st, 2010
Chuck Frey, Mindmapping Thought Leader and Author of the Mindmapping Software Blog, recently wrote an article entitled “How Mindmapping Software Saves Time”. This article highlights 9 ways that mindmapping helps you get work done faster:
1. Reach clarity faster on key issues
2. Organize and implement projects
3. Problem solving
4. Meeting management
5. Business writing
6. Executive dashboard
7. Decision making
8. Improve collaboration
9. Ad hoc research
For the details on how mindmapping can help you in these areas, click here to read Chuck Frey’s article.
As someone who uses mindmapping in all these areas, I strongly encourage you to read Chuck’s article and gain a greater awareness of how mindmapping can save you time and increase your productivity.
Tags: Chuck Frey, productivity, Time Management
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January 30th, 2010
The Mindmap Blog is now an application available for download on Apple’s App Store.
My new app let’s you read my blog on an iPod touch or iPhone (and soon iPad). Additionally, you can read my “tweets” on Twitter directly from the app.
See below for a first hand look at my new app:
(Click Images to Enlarge)
So now when it comes to learning how to leverage mindmapping for education, business and your personal life: “There’s an App for that.”
You can search for my app on iTunes (search “The Mindmap Blog”) and download it to your iPod touch or iPhone. If you don’t have iTunes, click here for a free download.
Tags: App Store, iPhone, iPod touch, iTunes, The Mindmap Blog
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January 26th, 2010
Over the past several months I’ve been a part of a small beta testing group for MindManager 8 for Mac, the new mindmapping program from Mindjet made especially for the Mac. MindManager 8 for Mac was made available to the public today.
Because I signed a Non Disclosure Agreement, I could not blog about the program until today.
As someone who has been using the beta version for months now, let me simply say it’s an excellent mindmapping program for the Mac!
Though I use MindManager 8 for Windows at work, I’ve been using MindManager 8 for Mac at home – as I’m an avid Mac user. I work on PCs, but I love Macs!
Below are some of the MindManager 8 for Mac features:
- Integrates with native Mac productivity software, like iCal, Address Book, and iWork, and Microsoft® productivity software for easy assignment of project tasks and reference of documents. Import from Microsoft Word, and Apple® Pages®. Export to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Apple iWork Pages, Keynote®, OPML, text outline, HTML, JPG, PNG or TIFF formats. Additionally, iChat integration allows users to send a map to someone during a chat for real-time collaboration and information sharing.
- Sharing capabilities enable users to create maps in MindManager 8 for Mac and open for editing in MindManager 8 for Windows and Mindjet’s Web-based collaboration platform Mindjet Catalyst. Users can also publish maps in social media networks and export maps in a portable, interactive PDF or Flash format using Mindjet Player.
- Simplifies task and event management with new iCal integration that makes it easy to keep track of ‘To Do’ lists and multiple calendars – one for home, another for school, a third for work, and so on.
- Standard Apple gesture support on the Multi-Touch Trackpad and Magic Mouse is available. These are actions like “pinch and expand” to zoom in on the map and “three finger roll” for scrolling through the map.
- A built-in browser, which can be initiated from within maps so users can view Web pages and PDF documents without leaving MindManager 8 for Mac.
MindManager 8 for Mac is available in four languages: English, German, French and Japanese and can be purchased through Mindjet.com for the upgrade price of $129 or as a new license for $249. Customers who currently own MindManager 6 or 7 for Mac who purchase an upgrade before February 28, 2010 can do so for the special price of $99.
To purchase MindManager 8 for Mac or download trial, click here.
Click on Mindmap image to enlarge:
Tags: Apple, Mac, mindjet, MindManager 8
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January 21st, 2010
Matchware’s Mindview 3 mindmapping software provides some of the best mindmapping templates to help you get started mindmapping.
They have a robust offering of mindmapping templates that come standard with their software.
Below is a list of the mindmapping templates in the Business section alone:
- Meeting Agenda
- Budgeting
- Change Management
- Critical Thinking
- Delegating
- Effective Decision Making
- Getting Customer Feedback
- HR Interview
- Managing Customers
- Marketing a Product
- Motivating People
- Organization Chart
- Outsourcing
- Preparing for a Negotiation
- Preparing to Sell
- Presenting Effectively
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Prospecting for Sales
- Risk Management
- Time Management for Managers
- Building a Website
MindView 3 also has template libraries for Geography, History, Language Arts, Life Sciences, Organizational Tools, Personal, Physics and Chemistry, and Science.
Below are a few MindView 3 mindmaps to give you an idea of the detail in each mindmap (both are from the Business template library):
“Preparing for a Negotiation” Mindmap Template:
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“Time Management for Managers” Mindmap Template:
(Click on Mindmap to Enlarge)
To download a free trial of the software and experience these templates for yourself, go to Matchware.com. Click here.
Tags: business, college, education, personal mindmapping, school
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