Guidelines for Mindmapping styles

At this point in the blog, I will like showing you how I work with these tools, in order to get a consistent map.

This method allows free ideas generation and also free associations among them, so you do not constraint the creation process. In these processes the two brain hemispheres (the rational/mathematical and the creative) work in a jointly manner to get the most out.

I continue prefering the handmade maps but I must say that the different software packages provide a cute layout.

The following map sets up guidelines for taking the most advantages of these techniques.

Opening up

What am I thinking this webpage for?

1.- Showing different experiences working with mindmapping techniques.
2.- Explaining different approaches using these techniques.
3.- Sharing knowledgements among different colleagues.
4.- Having a Mindmapping meeting point.
5.- Gathering information from different sources.
6.- Improving continuosly the different mindmaps layouts existing on the net.

In my opinion, Mindmapping is indeed a powerful tool to boost up productivity, not just in businesses but in the different situations one can face in his/her lifetime.

From notetaking approaches to preparing meetings in advance passing throught splitting down huge projects into different workpackages (everyone with its own owner and time schedule) and so on.

I must say that I am not an expert on this issue but I am trying to do my best and explaining other people what I do, knowing that this blog can help other people to improve, would be a desirable outcome.

First question about Mindmapping is talking a little bit about Tony Buzan, father founder of the whole movement. I do recommend reading his book The Mind Map Book: Radiant Thinking - Major Evolution in Human Thought

Dealing with Mindmaps is not related to utilize one specific software tool, there are different software packages on the market to help us, but I must also say that I use Mindjet Mindmanager from the first approach they launch to the market.

Also it does not imply using any software, most part of the day I make my maps via "hardware" (pen, sheet,...).