Mind Map Templates

Mind maps can be more effective than other brainstorming and linear note-taking methods for a number of reasons: ... It's also a very intuitive way to organize your thoughts since mind maps mimic the way our brains think—bouncing ideas off of each other, rather than thinking linearly.

These are the essential steps to making a successful mindmap session:

• Eliminate Environmental Distractions.
• Eliminate all paper / digital distractions.
• Start with a good question or idea.
• Start with that goal, but feel free to deviate from it.
• Leave yourself enough room to expand.

When creating a Mind Map, there are several elements to consider, such as the map's central idea, branches, colors, keywords and images.

A mind map is a graphical way to represent ideas and concepts. It is a visual thinking tool that helps to structure information, helping you to better analyze, comprehend, synthesize, recall and generate new ideas. Just as in every great idea, its power lies in its simplicity.

Mind Mapping is an effective technique used in:

• Brainstorming Sessions. 
• Managing Meetings. 
• Decision Making. 
• Organizing Information. 
• Strategic Thinking. 
• Event Planning. 
• Project Management. 
• Presentations.