Mind Maps: A Life Skill to Learn for All.pdf
- 1. Mind Mapping: A Life Skill Worth Mastering
- 3. Mind Map: Etymology However, the term Mind Map was first popularized by British popular psychology author and television personality Tony Buzan. The actual concept can be traced back to earlier centuries.
- 4. Mind Map is a fluid way to visualize ideas. It graphically depicts the connections between related concepts and ideas. It is ideal for brainstorming, planning, information gathering, data presentation, and many other uses. What Is a Mind Map? A Mind Map is a type of graphic organizer that places a key idea or concept at the center of the diagram and then adds associated ideas around the main idea. The associated ideas might be in the form of words, phrases, or even images. Mind maps can be hand drawn or designed on a computer.
- 5. What Makes a Mind Map So Effective? Mind Mapping stimulates both Left and Right brain hemispheres. It allows you to use both sides of your brain at once and lets you: - Develop a logical sequence and detailed organization (a quality of the Left Brain). - Encourage imagination and spontaneity (a quality of the Right Brain), which in turn, helps you to: - Think outside the box and to see the bigger picture.
- 6. What Makes a Mind Map So Effective? Mind maps can be more effective than other brainstorming and linear note-taking methods: Mind Map is an exception to many diagrams. For instance, diagrams like flow charts and other network diagrams usually follow a rigid set of standards. The combination of words and pictures is six times better for remembering information than words alone. Mind Maps mimic the way our brains think—bouncing ideas off to each other—rather than thinking linearly. Therefore, it is also the most intuitive way of thinking. Whereas, in a Mind Map, it's really up to the user—to create it in a way that suits his/her mind’s eye.
- 7. What Makes a Mind Map So Effective? Mind Maps help you to: Retain and recall information through patterns and associations. Provide concise visual-maps. Focus on key issues. Clarify thinking. In How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci, Michael J. Gelb explains: • By using Mind Mapping regularly, you can train yourself to be a more balanced thinker.
- 8. Who Has Used It? Here are some famous people who have used this technique: Charles Darwin Michelangelo Mark Twain Leonardo da Vinci Mind Maps engage our whole brain and allow us to see the bigger picture!
- 9. Inspired!! But Where Can I Use It? Good News is you can use a Mind Map Almost Everywhere! Your life itself can form a Mind Map! • Imagine yourself being the center of the map. • You take actions and these actions, in turn, form the branches.
- 10. You can use a Mind Map Almost Everywhere! 1. Problem-solving; Branch and ask: what, when, where, why, how, who? Jot down the what-ifs Here is a sample template. Inspired!! But Where Can I Use It?
- 11. You can use a Mind Map Almost Everywhere! 2. Plan your finances, yearly plans. Inspired!! But Where Can I Use It?
- 12. You can use a Mind Map Almost Everywhere! 3. Write a business plan. Inspired!! But Where Can I Use It?
- 13. You can use a Mind Map Almost Everywhere! 4. Generate ideas; simplify complex ideas. 5. Use it for brainstorming sessions. Inspired!! But Where Can I Use It?
- 14. You can use a Mind Map Almost Everywhere! 6. Plan a meeting; take notes during meetings. Inspired!! But Where Can I Use It? 7. Plan a Holiday/celebration.
- 15. You can use a Mind Map Almost Everywhere! 8. Increase creativity. 9. Write a book. Or, write your memoir. 10. Retain more information from books. Here is the Cinderella story redrawn for you! Inspired!! But Where Can I Use It?
- 16. Mind Mapping vs. Concept Mapping • Mind Map focus on one concept, while Concept Map connects multiple concepts or ideas. Concept Mapping is a variation of Mind Mapping—with a few differences. Mind Maps vs. Concept Maps
- 17. Here are some specific contexts: Organizational Learning and Development Functional Trainings Project-Related Trainings Upskilling Trainings Mind Mapping for Organizational Trainings Mind Mapping can be extensively used for Organizational trainings.
- 18. Mind Maps for Organizational Trainings Create a Training Map. Training Objective 1 Topic 1 Topic Description Graphics Check Your Understanding Topic 2 Topic 3 Objective 2 Objective 3
- 19. Exponential Change Change: Gradual (olden days) vs. Sudden or Exponential (now) Need for new skills (Show graphically: Icarus vs. astronaut) Mind Mapping for Organizational Trainings Titles for each transition Punch Lines Quotes as appropriate Change has become Exponential! Embrace Change…at Every Juncture… “We cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we are.” – Max DePree A Sample Topic: Change Management Drive the Change than Being Driven by It! Why embrace change? Introduce the change Management: the context Value-Adds (show seedlings being watered) Benefits (Show grown up money plants) Conclude with Helpline numbers
- 20. Mind Mapping may be difficult for those people who are very logical in the way they think. • In brainstorming, for example, Mind Mapping encourages you to let the flow of ideas go freely. • For logical people, it will be hard to trust their intuitive side. A Mind Map is understood best by the people who actively take part in making it. • Therefore, it might be a little difficult for other people who did not witness the activity. A Few Limitations!
- 21. Leonardo da Vinci once said: "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” You might be an expert in your field, but what’s the proof? And here is how a Mind Map can help you! If you’re really thorough with the idea, then you should be able to draw a Mind Map seamlessly—to ensure clarity of your thoughts. And what if you’re building the ideas and are not thorough with all of them? A Mind Map can still help! • Draw a Mind Map around your core idea; the map-building process in turn will help you complete your thoughts! Well, here is a proof! You should be able to: Simplify complex ideas and transfer your knowledge to novice audience. Present your ideas and make the audience understand. Prove Your Skills!
- 22. Mind Map: Do’s and Don’ts 1. Automate your Mind Maps using templates, if needed. 2. Use multiple colors to differentiate ideas from each other. 3. Use images and drawings, as required. Follow the Mind Mapping rules and let them help you but never restrict you. When you do Mind Mapping, have clarity in your thoughts and ideas, and then, draw one without bothering about the rules. “Always learn the rules so you can break them properly.” Dalai lama 1. Don’t spend too much time on your maps. 2. You may not need to be too artistic. • Instead, you just allow ideas to flow.
- 23. Okay, Now How do I Build One? 1. Start with one central idea and work outwards. • Typically, Mind Maps start with one central idea. 2. Add branches to your map. • Focus your ideas on a few key questions; connect all ideas. 3. Include images and visual signifiers. • Add colors; use icons to illustrate ideas on your Mind Map template.
- 24. Tips! Take any topic of your interest and create a Mind Map. Use a Whiteboard. Or, even better, use a free template! You can start with a blank PPT. Or you may save time by using a ready-made template.
- 25. Now, Let’s Draw One Use online tools and templates to save time. You have plenty of them for free! https://app.gitmind.com/guest?lang=en https://venngage.com/blog/mind-map-templates/ http://mindmapfree.com/# https://www.mindmup.com/
- 26. Summary