Getting The Most Out Of Mind Mapping

by Michael Deutch on Nov 17, 2009

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This is an overview of a presentation that I delivered for David Allen's GTD Connect community. It introduces the concept of information mapping, reviews the history of visual thinking, provides the basic steps & guidelines to create a mind map, explains the differences between mapping by hand and software, and concludes with 10 ways to apply mapping to GTD and beyond to increase your overall productivity and effectiveness.

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Getting The Most Out Of Mind Mapping — Presentation Transcript

Getting the Most out of Mapping
A GTD® Connect Special Presentation

Gain Perspective

Take Control

Be More Effective

First,
some definitions…

Maps: defined generally as a representation of the whole or a part of an area…
They visualize arrangements, distribution, or sequences…

Mind Map
Mind maps refer to hand-drawn diagrams that represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea.

MindManager Maps
MindManager and other software based maps are interactive diagrams that
represent ideas, concepts and data, created by one or more people and/or systems, linked around a central theme.

History of Mapping

Visually Mapping
Is
Organic

Topics and associations emulate the networks of “neurons” and “synapses” in our minds…

Mind Mapping by Hand in 3 Steps

1
Keyword or Image

2
Add Keywords & Connect with Lines

3
Continue Adding New Keywords…

KEYWORDS
USE

Use Colors to Add Context

Use size to show impact

Lines between topics reinforce associations

Images engage your mind!

The only ‘rule’ to follow is ‘break the rules and do what works for YOU!’

Drawing Maps: Versatility

Software Maps: Power & Reach

Limitless Applications
Within GTD and Beyond…

Focus
1

Review
2

Strategize
3

Define Projects
4

Brainstorm
5

Meet
6

Research
7

Write
8

Present
9

Learn
10

Thanks for joining the Webinar!
Questions? Comments? Please share it on the GTD Connect Forums, or email us at connect@davidco.com
© 2009 David Allen Company. GTD and Getting Things Done are registered trademarks of the David Allen Company. All Rights reserved.

Michael Deutch , Software Evangelist at Mindjet Gracias Jesus! Tengo 'chamos' de Venezuela! I miss those great arepas! 2 years ago

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Jesús Fernandez at Jesús Fernandez Hello! I congratulate you for your excellent presentation. It’s really interesting. I add your presentation as a favorite, I hope you visit my presentation, and also add to your favorites. Thanks, greetings from Venezuela http://www.slideshare.net/jesusd411/microsoft-office-nuestro-estilo-de-vida-3202387 2 years ago

Michael Deutch , Software Evangelist at Mindjet Thanks! For more info, check out the accompanying blog post on the Mindjet blog: http://blog.mindjet.com/2009/11/getting-things-done-with-mind-maps 2 years ago

MidMarket Alliance at MidMarket Alliance most map 2 years ago

Suryadiputra Liawatimena , Mind Mapper, Embedded System Engineer at BiNus University, Peta Konsep Anak Bangsa Nice and an open mind explanation of Mind Map.
Thanks for sharing, MIke. 2 years ago

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