Knowledge Management
Write it down. Don’t try to keep it all in your head. Use a mind map to organize your captured knowledge into categories for easy search and retrieval.
Mind Map Theme for WordPress (wishful thinking)
I’ve been thinking about the intersection of web content and mind mapping. It would be nice if there were a WordPress theme that acted like a mind map. For now I can embed mind maps in a wordpress post. I shared this map publicly to capture my thoughts and yours if you care to contribute… Continue reading »
Mind Mapping – The Culture of Business Communication and You
Do you find you have difficulty getting started on a project or idea? Do you find yourself puzzled or just overwhelmed with “Where do I start? What are the next steps?” Tackling this task of organizing your thoughts is the strongest capability of all mind mapping tools. Just start writing words or phrases that come… Continue reading »
You should try Mindomo. I really like it.
After trying many mind mapping apps I found one I can truly recommend. Here are the highlights of what captured my favor. There is a desktop version. There is an online version with the same interface as the desktop. You can get a FREE version (limited to 3 maps, and no sharing). Notes can… Continue reading »
Simplifying Complex MindManager Maps
Simplifying Complex MindManager Maps blog post has 5 great tips on making your work better organized and more accessible. I have a suggestion to add to this list. Consider the purpose of the Map: Presentation vs Documentation. When doing a presentation I like to have images in their own topic. Using a walkthrough (a MindManager… Continue reading »
PDF Page Link
Have you ever wanted to browse directly to a page in a PDF file? This post will show you how in Windows and in a mind map. In this example I am using Mindjet MindManager where the syntax for the shortcut does not work. I list the current workaround then propose a new feature for… Continue reading »
Mind Map online using MindMeister
I started a wishlist for a user experience on a web site that could feature traditional content you would find on a web site but with a user interface displaying hierarchy and navigation like a mindmap. One such app is MindMeister. Your browser is not able to display frames. Please visit WordPress as a Mindmap… Continue reading »
Preparing for the Future
You will need an enhanced skill set to prepare for the future, your future. IMHO mind mapping is one of those skill sets. Mindjet has an introduction video that shows a variety of ways mind mapping can be used. Other skills are related to automating your actions. I find PhraseExpress enables you to reduce the… Continue reading »
Macro – display days remaining until task is due
This post serves two purposes. First, you can witness how a mind map is used to document a process. Second, you can learn how to implement a custom macro in Mindjet MindManager. The idea came about because I want to display how may days remain until a task is due. Nigel Goult from Olympic Limited… Continue reading »
Mind Maps are for everyone
At its simplest form a Mind Map can be a To Do List. The primary benefit is the organization of thought using tools that are easy to learn. The best way to introduce you to Mind Maps is to show you examples of the end product and the creation process.