What can mind mapping be used for?

1. Presenting Information

1.1. ‘Create, develop, and present’

1.1.1. three very frequent requirements in business and education.

1.2. Online mind mapping software MindMeister includes a presentation mode

1.3. Within one platform you have the ability to create a topic and develop it using a mind map and then make a presentation

1.3.1. collaborate, brainstorm and present ideas

1.4. Main applications

1.4.1. Marketing plans

1.4.2. Final year projects

1.4.3. Pitching new product ideas

1.4.4. Pdvertising campaigns

2. Collecting information

2.1. Writing it on paper has many downsides

2.1.1. easily lost, destroyed, or forgotten

2.2. Collect, store and structure information it in a way that is easily managed

2.3. With online mind mapping software your information is backed up and stored in the cloud

3. Brainstorming and collaborating

3.1. Formidable brainstorming tool

3.2. Take notes in the office or by collaborating online

3.3. Users from different locations can be involved in brainstorming

4. Task and Project Management

4.1. Projects can be a long and complex process

4.2. Time management is a key concern

4.2.1. a mind map is a great way to optimize this

4.3. Start with a main mind map

4.3.1. create sub mind maps from here

4.3.1.1. it’s easy to assign tasks to team members

4.3.1.2. set due dates for task completion

4.3.2. allows you to have a visual overview of the project

4.4. Begin with a brain dumping session

4.4.1. individually or brainstorming with your project team

4.4.2. you can lay out all the information and ideas to do with the project

4.4.3. collected information is then organized and sorted into sub mind maps

5. Planning & Organizing

5.1. A mind map can be used to plan events

5.1.1. concerts

5.1.2. 50th birthday partys

5.1.3. school recitals

5.1.4. company BBQs

5.2. Share the mind map with others

5.2.1. delegate tasks

5.2.2. set milestones

5.2.3. track the progress of each stage

5.3. Examples of mapping uses for organizing

5.3.1. Bookmarks

5.3.2. Lectures courses

5.3.3. Annual calendar events

5.3.4. Company structure

5.3.5. Contact lists

6. Problem Solving

6.1. To solve a problem effectively or make a decision, you should know everything there is to know about the situation.

6.1.1. detail information for all sides to an argument

6.2. Visual overview of the problem or decision

6.2.1. enables you to evaluate and make well informed choices

7. Overview over complex topics

7.1. Hard to digest everything you read

7.2. Break down large amounts of information

7.3. Structure it in a way that allows you to have an easy overview of the topic

8. Retaining Information

8.1. When taking notes in a mind map you can categorize and organize them in a way which will help you remember and recall them at a later time

8.2. Add visual aids

8.2.1. Boundaries

8.2.2. Icons

8.2.3. Pictures

8.2.4. Custom styles