A method of "Free Outlining"
Enables exploration of
Key Concepts
Linkages
The traditional approach
Draw a picture
Concepts
Relationships
Large piece of paper preferred
One or more pens (color is good)
Result analogous to Semantic Memory
Uses
Note Taking
Note key concepts
Draw linkages
Thinking
Allows Mind to Wander Freely
Helps overcome mental blocks
Helps generate ideas
Problem Solving
Explore Connections and Relationships
Identify Solutions
Planning
Brainstorm what needs to be done
Then put it in order
Presentations
Flexible
Outline on Single Page
Well-Structured
Helps avoid omissions
Easily connects related materials
Allows flexible ordering
Management
Related to
Flow Charts
Logic Diagrams
Pert Charts
Hierarchical Trees
Dendograms
Easily move from brainstorming to planning
Self-Analysis
Past Problems
Accomplishment
Plans and Goals
Today Mind maps typically done with software
Visio
Freemind
Dozens of other choices
