Mind Maps: A Life Skill to Learn for All.pdf

Mind mapping is a visual design technique that organizes ideas and concepts creatively. By connecting related thoughts in a structured, easy-to-follow layout, it enhances brainstorming, problem-solving, and project planning, fostering innovation and clarity in design processes. It’s perfect for exploring multiple ideas quickly and efficiently.

1. Mind Mapping:
A Life Skill Worth Mastering

2. Training Objectives

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 Mapis 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
boxand 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.
Provideconcise 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 Mapfocus on oneconcept, whileConcept
Mapconnects multipleconceptsor 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 DescriptionGraphics 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 transitionPunch 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. Usemultiple
colors
todifferentiate
ideasfrom
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 onecentral
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