The Mindmap Blog

What Successful People Do Captured in a Mindmap

Chance Brown — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:43:23 +0000

There are things successful people do that less successful people do not do. Kevin Daum in his article for Inc. magazine entitled “8 Things Really Successful People Do” explores exactly what those things are.

Having achieved some measure of success myself and observing and interacting with many successful people over the years, I can say with confidence that the actions highlighted in Kevin Daum’s article are spot on.

If you want to be among the successful people in the world, I strongly suggest you incorporate these actions into your life.

I’ve captured these actions in a map for easier reference. An illustration of the mindmap is noted below. You can download it for free at Biggerplate.com. Once downloaded, click on each Note icon for more information.

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Jim Rohn’s Life Puzzle Mindmap

There are only 4 Jobs: A Mindmap

Chance Brown — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:46:25 +0000

Recently I read a wonderful article by Lou Adler (@LouA) which highlights that there are in fact only 4 jobs. So often we think there are thousands or even millions of jobs. But when you get to the essence of any of those jobs, it comes down to a mix of four distinct job types: Producers, Improvers, Builders, and Thinkers.

I created a mindmap that explains each job type. You can review the content of the mindmap at Biggerplate.com. You can also download the mindmap for free.

Here’s what the mindmap looks like:

Go to Biggerplate.com for a free download.

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Mindjet Learning Center Map: Quick Access to Mindmapping Videos

Chance Brown — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:42:55 +0000

Today, you can do so many things with mindmapping software. You can run projects, brainstorm with your team, or manage all your websites and documents in one place. However, when I tell people all the things you can do with mindmapping software, I often hear, “That all sounds great, but how do I learn how to do all of that?”

Mindjet, one of the leading mindmapping software companies, has created a website with a series of videos that show you how to use mindmapping software to increase your personal and team productivity. I think the videos on the site are quite good.

However, I found the navigation on the site to be cumbersome. So, I created a map with links to all the videos on the site. In one map you can now quickly locate and watch any video on the site.

Here’s what my map looks like:

If you want to know what you can do with mindmapping today to increase your personal and team productivity, I highly recommend viewing these videos.

You can download my map at Biggerplate.com for free.

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Better Project Planning and Execution with Mindmapping Software

Chance Brown — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 15:50:49 +0000

Many people are familiar with Microsoft Project as a way to manage projects. But how many people are familiar with mindmapping software as a way to manage projects? I would suspect not many.

The real advantage of managing projects with mindmapping software versus traditional project management tools is that you can integrate websites, documents, notes, and images all in the same map. Teams can work on maps simultaneously creating a collaborative, integrated environment for managing projects. In addition, today’s mindmapping software incorporates traditional task management features such has priority, progress, start date, end date, duration, resources, milestones, roll-up task dependencies, and interactive gantt charts.

If you fall into the group who has no idea what I’m talking about when I say, “You can manage projects more dynamically and effectively with mindmapping software” - I ask that you watch these two videos:

Better Project Planning and Execution with Mindmapping Software - Examples

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX1XXb-JSFc

In-Depth Look at the Task Management Capabilities of Mindmapping Software

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgL6eTcyHlo

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Mindmapping Software: A Tool That Will Change The Way You Work

Chance Brown — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:23:17 +0000

Mindmapping software has finally reached the point where it can truly be considered a tool for increased productivity. Today you can do the following with mindmapping software:

Brainstorming
Collaborative Team Project Management
Data Analysis
Information Management

I have been using mindmapping software since January 2000 and I have personally seen the evolution of this software. What individuals and teams can do now with respect to project management, data analysis, and team collaboration is simply remarkable!

Increasingly, as more people understand the power of mindmapping software, it will change the way individuals and teams manage and analyze information. It will also change the way teams collaborate on projects.

It is an exciting time for those who currently leverage mindmapping software. For those of you unfamiliar with mindmapping software, take a look at these industry standard mindmapping software products:

It will quickly become apparent how mindmapping software can help you become more productive in the workplace and more organized in your personal life

If you are interested in learning from some of the leading mindmapping thought leaders on the direction of mindmapping software, check out this post.

Additionally, if you’re planning a trip to Paris or live in Paris, you may want to check out this Biggerplate Unplugged Event on March 21, 2013. This promises to be an extraordinary event with leading mindmapping thought leaders speaking on a range topics.

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Mindmapping Thought Leaders Share Best Practices in London

Chance Brown — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:32:19 +0000

Last month I highlighted the Biggerplate Conference, a first of its kind mindmapping conference showcasing a broad range of mindmapping thought leaders.

Below are video presentations from the conference. These videos contain some great information on how to best leverage mindmapping for both business and personal use.

Conference Overview:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=weOed075dbc

Liam Hughes (Biggerplate) - Welcome Presentation:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps2Eb0wrN44

Chris Griffiths (ThinkBuzan):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PReN9NRzhKo

Craig Scott (iThoughts):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=52nxPpP99Tc

Nick Duffill (Harport Consulting):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTYctzAPHzY

Jim Mather (MindGenius):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HkhikFo7Wk

Steve Rothwell (Elstar Consulting):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqyWiIVwEIY

Andrew Wilcox (Cabre):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWnZB9g3La0

John Barber (Mindjet)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3xijbCOLTw

Thomas Thornton (MindMeister)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnDBroxH03g

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Mindjet + IBM Connections: Interactive Project Management

Chance Brown — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:25:50 +0000

Increasingly mindmapping software is becoming a tool of choice for managing projects for many corporations. Recently, Mindjet, an industry leader in the mindmapping software space, formed a partnership with IBM.

In a recent Conspire article, Mindjet had this to say about how Mindjet and IBM Connections will work together:

Critical task information is seamlessly captured and synched between IBM Connections and Mindjet so that important information is always up to date. By taking advantage of Mindjet’s social task management capabilities within IBM Connections, IBM customers can easily collaborate on projects and can turn their best plans into their greatest team successes.

Users also receive notifications of important project tasks, interact with key tasks and have them automatically included in their IBM connections network. In this way, IBM network followers can see and contribute to the projects their colleagues are working on – making work more engaging, social and productive.

Our CEO, Scott Raskin summed up the integration this way, “Mindjet for IBM Connections fills a critical need by adding valuable project management capabilities within the IBM Connections environment. With Mindjet for IBM Connections, individuals and teams are able to act on and move critical projects forward – increasing their productivity and success.”

It all amounts to good news for IBM customers who want to sync IBM Connections with their team’s activities and projects.

Here’s a video showing how teams get work done with Mindjet and IBM Connections:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwtGqN3bvPY

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Biggerplate Unplugged: The Mindmapping Conference

Chance Brown — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:41:30 +0000

Biggerplate.com is having their “Biggerplate Unplugged” conference in London tomorrow. This event aims to inform and inspire the mind mapping community, and provide a focal point for individuals and organizations to meet and discuss developments and innovation within the mind mapping world!

This is the first event of its kind with leading software developers and mind mapping experts sharing their experience, expertise, and perspective on the past, present, and future of the mind mapping world.

Here are the speakers for the event:

Liam Hughes (Biggerplate)

From Arena to Industry: Who Needs Mainstream?

Liam asks if an obsession with ‘mainstream’ mapping acceptance is a realistic or helpful pursuit, and suggests the alternative pursuit of greater commercialisation within the mind mapping world.

Liam is the founder of Biggerplate.com

Chris Griffiths (ThinkBuzan)

Modernising Mind Mapping: The Buzan Legacy

Chris talks about negotiating the marriage between Tony Buzan’s hand-drawn mind maps, and the needs of a new, technologically fluent generation.

Chris is CEO of ThinkBuzan

Craig Scott (iThoughts

Touchy-Feely Mind Mapping

Craig will talk about his experiences building one of the first mind map tools designed solely for mobile and touch based input.

Craig is the creator and lead developer of iThoughts

Nick Duffill (Harport Consulting)

Communicating with Inductive Mind Maps

Mind mapping software is an invaluable tool, not only for mind mapping… Nick discusses an alternative design of map for communicating and explaining ideas.

Nick is Principal Consultant at Harport Consulting

John Barber (Mindjet)

Mind Mapping and Beyond

People often view mind mapping software as an isolated tool. John will look at trends Mindjet are seeing, and changes that need to happen in order for mapping software to become an integrated natural fit with the rest of your workflow.

John is Pre-Sales and Solution Sales Manager at Mindjet

Jim Mather (MindGenius)

“Is there justification for giving mind mapping mainstream status?”

Mapping software helps keep people purposefully connected and make tangible progress. We need to promote those who have used these approaches to be more competitive and more collaborative, in order to spread the message further. Jim Mather will be sharing his experience of using this approach in Government.

Jim is the Chairman of MindGenius sister company Gael

Steve Rothwell (Elstar Consulting)

Creating Documents with Mind Mapping Software

Having used your mind mapping software to capture some ideas for a business document… why not keep going and prepare the content in full before exporting to a word processor for final formatting? Steve will introduce the process and review the benefits of this approach.

Steve is Principal Consultant at Elstar Consulting

Thomas Thornton (MindMeister)

Mind Mapping in Education

Education systems focus on collecting the dots, and there is little time spent on teaching how to connect them. Thomas suggests schools should therefore include mapping in the curriculum, and provide focused training and support for teachers.

Thomas is Business Development Manager at MindMeister

Andrew Wilcox (Cabre)

Search Friendly Mind Maps

Do you want the masses to see your maps? Of course you do. Google likes words, but can it see the words on your map? Andrew will provide a few tips to help you get your maps found by google and therefore your intended audience.

Andrew is the Owner of Cabre

Although the event is sold out, Biggerplate would still like you to get involved virtually. Here’s what they recently said about the event and how you can get involved:

We’re thrilled to announce that Biggerplate Unplugged in London is now sold out! For those of you who didn’t get there in time, or who simply live too far away – we would love to for you to contribute to the discussion on the day by submitting ideas, questions, or general musings on Twitter, using the tag #BPUN with your tweets.

Help us to build up the online conversation for these events, and ensure our first event looks at the issues in the world of mind mapping that you would like to see discussed!

So let your voice be heard and remember to use the #BPUN in your tweets.

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Jim Rohn’s Life Puzzle Mindmap

Chance Brown — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:48:12 +0000

Recently, I came across an insightful mindmap that provides a systematic way to improve your life. The mindmap is based on the work of Jim Rohn, an American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker. He was a mentor to several successful authors and motivational speakers including Anthony Robbins, Mark Victor Hansen, Brian Tracy and Jack Canfield.

The mindmap was created by Andrius Zygmanta. I highly recommend this mindmap as it might be just the thing you were looking for to maximize life’s opportunities.

Below are screencaptures of the mindmap. You can download a free copy of the mindmap on Biggerplate.com.

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iThoughtsHD Just Gets Better and Better

Chance Brown — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:59:18 +0000

I’ve written several blog posts on iThoughts and I’ve highlighted the incredible features of this mindmapping program.

Well, it just got better.

The recent updates include the following (click or tap links for more details):

Export to PowerPoint/Keynote (PPTX) format
Export to Word/Pages (DOCX) format
Split a branch off into another map (and link ‘em together)
Copy a branch off into another map (good for templates)
Export, email, upload the selected branch (in addition to the entire map.)
Text on relationship links

For more infomation about how to get started using iThoughts, click or tap here.

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