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Mind Maps:Applications & Benefits
-Raghunath Soman
Agenda Overview of mind maps Benefits of mind maps Applications of mind maps Mind-mapping tools Case Study
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What is a Mind-map?Tool to visualize thoughts, ideas, plans and
tasksItems are arranged radially around a
central key word or ideaEffective in:
Idea generation: enables free, unstructured flow of thoughts and ideas
Content visualization: brings out a clear picture of intended action
Data classification: helps in categorizing info, tasks and other elements
Information organization: serves as an abstract knowledge base
Mind-Map Examples
Mind-map by Chandra Dehankar, PSL
Mind-map Examples
Mind-map © Learning Fundamentals
AdvantagesBetter focus on the central ideaReduces mental clutter, Better clarity of thoughtsTriggers creative associations and relationshipsReduces note-taking and content-organizing timeA great way to add structure to brainstorming
sessionsNon-linear approach stimulates creativity and
free flow of thoughtsAbility to see the bigger picture without losing
attention to detailsImproves memory and retention
ApplicationsProject PlanningProblem Solving Outline / Framework designStructure / Relationship representationsMeetings: Planning, Note-taking and
summarizingBrain-storming / Collaboration / Creativity
sessionsDecision-making TeachingWriting: technical /Non-technical
Mind Mapping ToolsCommercial: Mind ManagerFeature-rich,
industrial strength Ribbon interfaceSeamless
integration with MS- Office and MS-Project
Export to multiple formats
Free: FreeMindFree, desktop
applicationKeyboard-friendly Export to HTML,
XHTML, PDF, PNG, SVG, Flash, Wiki
Extensive support and documentation!
Mind Mapping ToolsWeb-based: MindMeisterFree, web-based Minimal, simplistic
UIExport to text
outline, PDF, JPG, PNG, or GIF.
Other: Pen & Paper!Pen-and-paper is
one of the most effective combinations
Writing helps you remember!
Creating a mind-mapStart with a central idea.Draw at least 4 branches radiating outwards from
the central image. Write “key topic” words along these branches.Draw additional branches that extend from your
main branches. The words on these branches are essentially sub-topics of the words you wrote on your main branches.
Keep expanding the Mind Map outwards with additional sub sub-topics / key words and branches.
Interlink the branches/nodes with each other whenever an association exists.
Mind Maps: Personal
Mind-map © Sherry
Mind Maps: Professional
Mind-map © MSDN
Case Study: Orange Byte transformationOrange Byte is the quarterly newsletter
published out of Persistent Systems, Nagpur center.
The team used mind-maps for the October/Diwali 2012 edition.
Mind-maps covered:-Milestones PlanningFramework Set-upContent GatheringDesign DecisionsTools ImplementationOwner Responsibilities
Case Study: Orange Byte transformation
Case Study: Orange Byte transformationBusiness Benefits / Value Addition:Professional and structured approach to
newsletter release to ensure that the edition was published on time and exceeded the reader expectations
A content-rich edition that boasted maximum number of articles, poems and sections. It is worth noting that the team decided to reserve some of the content for future editions.
Elegant design that perfectly reflected the festive season of Diwali
Mind-maps: Industry view Virtually all Fortune 500 companies use Mind Mapping*, including:
“…advanced software can help us slice and dice information in ways that were impossible only a decade ago. But while we’ve gone a long way towards optimizing how we use information, we haven’t yet done the same for knowledge…OneNote and a new generation of ‘mind-mapping’ software can be used as a digital ‘blank slate’ to help connect and synthesize ideas and data— and ultimately create new knowledge.” – Bill Gates, Newsweek, (2009)
* InnovationTools.com, Dec.2009
IBM BBC
Hewlett-Packard Boeing
Oracle General Motors
Microsoft Walt Disney
Further mind-mapping…Mind Map Inspiration Blog by Paul Foreman“The Mind Map Book” by Tony Burzan
(1993)LifeHacker.com
www.persistentsys.com© 2010 Persistent Systems Ltd 18
For Your Patience!Any Questions?