This document provides an overview of a workshop on mind mapping. The workshop aims to teach participants how to use mind maps to improve productivity, intellectual faculties, and mental skills. The workshop covers what mind maps are, how to create them, their benefits and uses. Participants will learn mind mapping techniques and applications. They will also practice creating basic mind maps. The goal is for participants to understand mind maps and be able to independently create them to enhance mental capabilities.

1. Mind Maps
For
Improving Productivity,
Intellectual Faculties and Mental
Skills
By
S. Thilaganathan BA, MBA, FCMA, FIB, MCIM, MIM
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2. Good News
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 Anybody can increase their productivity by
25% by using a new Technology (Mind
Map)
 Individual Productivity
 Group Productivity
 Organizational Productivity
 Mind Maps help us to improve Intellectual
Faculties and Mental Skills
25 %

3. COURSE CONTENTS
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4. Course Contents
 Introduction
 What is Mind Map ?
 How to read a Mind Map ?
 Mini Mind Map Exercise
 Standard Notes and Mind Maps
 How to create Mind Map ?
 Benefits of Mind Map
 Uses of Mind Map
 Mind Map Applications
 Mind Map Exercises
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5. At the End of the Work Shop
Participants will be able to:
 Know about what is Mind Map
 Read and understand about Mind Map
 Create Mind Map independently
 Learn Mind Mapping Techniques
 Know its usages and applications
 Realize that they can improve their Mental
capabilities and skills
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6. PART ONE
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Introduction

8. Mind Map Inventor
 Tony Buzan (2nd June 1942) is the Inventor of
Mind Map.
 He has written 120 books on memory and brain
 Sold over 5 million copies and read by several
millions of people worldwide.
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9. World Wide Usage of Mind
Maps
 The Mind Maps are used by over 250 million
people worldwide for a variety of tasks.
 Over 100 countries are using Mind Map today.
 Even Bill Gates and Al Gore are among vey
high profile Mind Map users.
 Mind map is used for Election campaign in
Mexico.
 It now widely used in India.
 Mind Maps are gradually becoming a useful
tool in Sri Lanka.
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10. World Major Mind Map Users
 IBM
 Boeing Aircraft
 Hewlett Packard
 British Petroleum
 Apple
 General Motors
 Oracle
 BBC
 Walt Disney
 Microsoft
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All Fortune 500 companies use
Mind Maps such as:
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11. PART TWO
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What is Mind
Map?
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13. Graphical Way of Presenting
Ideas
A Mind Map is a
Graphical Way to
represent Ideas
and Concepts
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14. Mind Map is a Visual Thinking
Tool
Mind Map is a Visual Thinking
Tool that helps structuring
information, helping you to
better analyze, comprehend,
recall and generate new ideas.
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15. Brain Friendly Tool
Mind Map is a Brain
Friendly Tool structured
in a way that resembles
much more closely how
our brain actually works.
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16. An Expression of Radiant
Thinking
The Mind Map is an
expression of Radiant
Thinking and is
therefore a natural
function of the human
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17. Powerful Techniques to Unlock
the Potential
Mind Maps are
powerful graphic
techniques to unlock
the potential of your
brain.
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18. PART THREE
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What Is Visual
Thinking?

20. What is Visual Thinking
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 Human beings are visual animal
 We visualize in the form of images,
pictures diagrams, charts, drawings and a
variety of other ways
 Our brains are wired to make sense and
remember visual input.

21. Power of Visual Processing
 According to, 3M Corporation and
Zabisco,
 90% of information transmitted to the brain
is visual, and visuals are processed
60,000 times faster in the brain than text.
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22. Benefits of Visualization
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 Visualization in any form can help you to
understand complex information.
 Visualization helps you to get more of what
you want.
 The more you visualize, the more focused
you'll be.
 Through visualization you can gain
inspiration.
 You can become inspired and take action
towards your dream.

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Visualization is a
Key to Achieving
Your Goals

24. Visual Image
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 Visual image can produce powerful
and memorable learning experience
than a verbal or textual description.

25. Human Being are Visual
Creatures
 Mind Map is a form of Visual Thinking.
 Mind map encourages user to map out their
thinking process visually.
 The same way the brains are designed to think
and memorize information.
 Images are the most easier ways to remember
by our brains and are essential for our
learning.
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26. PART FOUR
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What is Radiant
Thinking?

28. Radian Thinking Explained
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 The brain naturally works in a non-linear
fashion i.e. brain not works in straight lines.
 The brain makes connections to a central
concept or idea at radiant ways

29. We Think Like:
This… Not This Way:
Be
d
Famil
y
Living
Sun
Kitche
n
Be
d
Our Home
How
Many
Windows
?
Bedrooms - 6
Kitchen -1
Family Room -
2
Garage - 1
Living Room -
2
Sun Room -
3
TOTAL = 16
+
+
+
+
+
How
Many
Windows?
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30. Radiant Thinking Explained
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 The connections are radiating out (or in)
from many different connection points.
 Many connections in many different
directions connect items together.
 These connections can "radiate" out from
a central concept can termed as radiant
thinking.

31. Radiant Thinking Explained
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 Radiant thinking incorporates all ideas
directly to the central problem.
 It may be easier to remember and
associate ideas in a radiant fashion.
 The concept of radiant thinking is identical
to the Concept of Mind Mapping.
 In a Mind Map, information is structured
in a way that mirrors how the brain
functions.

32. Radiant Thinking Explained
 The mind works in a
network of
connections/
associations.
 Our minds explore
and store
information in
radiant way.
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33. PART FIVE
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What Language
We Think ?

35. In What Language We Think ?
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36. In What Language We Think ?
 What is the primary
thinking language ?
 Is it possible to think
without language ?
 Does the language
shape the way we
think ?
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37. In What Language We Think ?
 Do we think in language
?
 How do children think
?
 How do uneducated
people think?
 How do animals think
?
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38. How do animals think ?
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39. Our Primary Language is
Visual
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 Example :Think about:
 Mango
 Mother
 Festivals

40. Visual Ingredients
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 We think visually and visual ingredients
are:
 Images
 Pictures
 Symbols, Signs and Icons
 calours
 Written Language
 Numbers and figures
 Shapes

41. Power of Images- Recognition
Test
Research carried by Mr. Ralph Haber in 1970
 2560 slides presenting one image every 10
seconds altogether 7 hours but this viewing time
divided into several days. An hour after last the
last slide had been shown, the volunteers tested
for recognition
 Each person was shown 2560 pairs of slides one
slides from the series had been shown while other
came from a similar set which they had not seen.
On average the accuracy of their recognition was
90.1% to 95.6 %.
 Source : Scientific American
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42. Recognition Test by R.S.
Nickerson
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 Another researcher R.S. Nickerson found
the recognition rate as accuracy as 98%.
 Mind Mapping reawakens the exceptional
visualizing capacity.

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How to Read a
Mind Map ?

45. This a Mind Map on Super Brain
Foods
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46. Reading a Mind Map
Main Topic
 Start from Main
Topic which will
represent the
Theme /Topic of the
Mind Map
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47. Branches From Centre
Sub Topics
 Sub Topics are
branching out from
centre
Curved Lines
 Observe the
branches (curved
lines) from centre
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48. Main Branches
 Thick Organic
Lines
 The main branches
are the thick organic
lines connected to
the centre
 Key Words
 These branches
have a key word
printed on it and
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49. Read the Second and Third level
Branches
Second and Third Level Branches
 Observe the second and third level branches
from sub topics
 Continue reading all topics around the Mind
Map and now we have read and understood
the whole map.
Whole Concept in One Paper
 We will see whole concept in one paper with
details and connections
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50. Mind Map Structure
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Mind Map Structure
 Mind Map structure will show main topic, sub
topics and second and third level topics.
 They also show how they relate to the central
theme

51. Associations and Connections
.Observe the Connections and Associations
 Observe the associations and connections of
the branches
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52. Training Work Shop on Mind
Map
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53. PART SEVEN
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Why Mind Maps Are
Necessary For Us
TODAY ?

55. Why Mind Maps Are Necessary
For Us Today ?
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First
 Mind Map is Necessary at the today’s
Age of Intelligence
Present day job requirements require
creative ability and Mind Map boosts
creativity.
 Declining Creative Ability with aging
This can be reversed by the use of
Mind Map to a lrage extent.

56. Creativity and the Age of
Civilization
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Year Age Civilization No. of Years
Skills
Required
200000> Hunting & Fishing ?? Hunting and Fishing
10000 Agriculture Age 10000 Farmers
1750 Industrial Age 200 Factory Workers/Technical
1950
Information
Technology Age
40 IT Personnel
1990 Age of Knowledge 17 Knowledge Worker
2007 Age of Intelligence 8>
Creators Multiple
Intelligence

57. Mind Map is Necessary at the
Current Age of Intelligence
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 Now we are entering the age of
intelligence
 Today jobs require more brain power and
mental capabilities than before
 We need to develop our brain power to
successfully survive today.
 We can improve our brain power and
intelligence using Mind Map

58. Creativity is the
Most Crucial Factor
for Future Success
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59. What is Creativity ?
 Creativity is creating new and
imaginative ideas into reality.
 Creativity is the ability to see the world
in new ways, to make connections
between unrelated phenomena, and to
generate solutions.
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60. What is Creativity ?
 Creativity involves two processes:
 thinking, and
 producing.
 If you have ideas, but don’t act on them,
you are imaginative but not creative.
 Creativity is the process of bringing
something new to the world.
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61. How to Increase Creativity ?
 Creativity can seem innate, but it is a
balance of nature and nurture.
 Creative thinking can be enhanced
 Using Mind Maps for Creativity
 Using Mind Maps is one of the best way of
increasing our creative ability.
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62. Creative Ability and Age
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0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
kindergarten Primary
School
Senior School University Adult
95%
75%
50%
23%
10%
Creativity %

63. Creativity can be Enhanced
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 We can nurture our creative ability
 We can stop this unnecessary decline
 We can reverse it by active life and
learning and development.

64. Mind Mapping Fosters
Creativity
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 Mind Maps are the ideal tool for accessing
our natural creative ability
 The graphical layout of mind maps help
you to gain a better overview and make
new connections.
 In this way you can create a limitless
number of thoughts, ideas, links and
associations on any topic.

65. Creativity at Work
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Today’s Jobs
Require Creative
Abilities

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Creativity and
Innovation are the
lifeblood of any
successful company
today.

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Our brain function specifically
memory and creative
capabilities are declining
with aging process
Mind Maps reverse the
declining process and boost
creativity and improve

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69. Sunday, September 4, 2022
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Mini Mind Map
Exercise

70. Mind Map Exercise on My
Happiness
 What we need for this Exercise
 A 4 Paper or Blank A4 size note book
 calour Pencils or Pens
 Now you need to brainstorm the concept
and note down the key points.
 In this exercise we are creating Mind Map
on “My Happiness”
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71. Brainstorm the Concept
 Write down key
factors contributing
your happiness
(Long Term)
 Each person will
have different
unique list
 Happiness Sample
List
 Wealth
 Health
 Family
 Friends
 Education
 Career
 Entertainments
 Environments
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72. Mind Mapping Steps
Landscape Orientation
 Keep the paper on Landscape orientation.
Draw a circle at the Centre
 At the centre draw small circle.
Type your concept
 Type your Idea or Concept inside the circle
e.g. My Happiness
 This central image represents the topic of the
Mind Map .
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73. Centre Image and Branches
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74. Structure
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Draw the First Level Branches
 Draw the branches from Centre.
 All branches are connected to the centre.
 Draw branch lines clock wise from 12 O’ clock
position
Use different calour
Print in Capital Letters
 Print the names of the component clearly in
capital letters above branch lines’
 Drawn up Map is shown in the next slide’

75. Drawn up Mind Map with First
Level
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76. Main Branches
Main Branches
 Expand the branches into further branches
type the key words
 This shows further associations to the main
branches
 E.g. First Main Branch is Wealth.
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77. Second Level and Third Level
Branches
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 The second and third level sub topics areas
are as follows:
 Assets
 Fixed Assets
 Other Assets
 Earnings
 Employment
 Interest Income
 Savings
 Refer drawn up Mind Map on My Happiness

78. Second and Third Level
Branches
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79. Full view Mind Map on My
Happiness
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80. Adding new Information and
Expansion of detailed Information in
another Mind Map
 In Mind Maps easy addition of new
information is possible.
 If we require more details of any topic we
can create a separate Mind Map as shown
in next slides.
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81. Mind Map on My Happiness
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82. A New Mind Map on one selected
Topic from Previous Slide
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83. A New Mind Map on one selected
Topic from Previous Slide
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84. PART NINE
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Advantages of
Preparing Mind
Maps

86. Advantages of Preparing Mind
Maps
 Preparation helps us to generate more
ideas quickly.
 Preparation helps you to see the
relationship between ideas.
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87. Advantages of Preparing Mind
Maps
Preparing Mind Map will
 Promote new discoveries and new
realizations.
 Encourage continuous and potentially
endless flow of thought.
 Work in harmony with brain’s natural
desire for completion or wholeness.
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88. Advantages of Preparing Mind
Maps
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 The Mind Map as a picture stick in your
mind.
 It will remind you
 It will give vibration
 It will instruct you
 It will attract, delight, stimulate and
challenge you.

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It is found that we are
using less than 10%
of our Brain Power
Mind Maps facilitate
us to improve our
Brain Capacity

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Mind Map
Examples

92. Mind Map on Conference
Planning
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93. Mind Map for Event Planning
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94. Mind Map for Interview Preparation
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95. Mind Map for Business Plan
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96. PART ELEVEN
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Standard
Notes and
Mind Maps

98. Standard Linear Note
 95% of file notes are taken in Liner Style like
below.
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99. Standard Notes
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 Majority of us use standard blank of line
paper and single pen only.
 It is recommended to use different papers,
calour pens and other writing materials in
the notes.

100. Weakness of Standard Notes
 Standard notes are difficult to remember.
 They are
Monotonous
Single calour
Visually boring
Will be rejected and forgotten
Put the brain in a semi-hypnotic trance
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101. Weakness Standard Linear
Notes
 In Standard notes key words can not
be easily identified.
 Prevent the brain from making
appropriate associations between the
key concepts.
 They fail to stimulate the brain creativity.
 Standard notes slowdown thought
process
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102. Weakness of Standard Notes
 Waste of time in all stages
Taking notes
More time in reading
Searching for key words to remember
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103. Advantages of Using Mind
Maps against Standard Notes
 Time saving by noting down 50% - 95%
 Time saving by reading 90%
 Time saving by reviewing 90%
 Time savings by key words 90%
 Concentration of real issues enhanced
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104. PART THIRTEEN
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Benefits of
Mind Maps

106. Benefits of Mind Maps
 Mind Maps
improve our
intellectual
capabilities
And mental
skills
 Mind Maps have
many Uses and
Applications
 Mind Maps can
be used for
variety of tasks
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107. PART FOURTEEN
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Mind Maps Improve
Our Intellectual
Capabilities and
Mental Skills

109. Improvement of Intellectual
facilities and Mental Skills
Preparation of Mind Maps
 Mind Map preparation and usages
will enhance and develop intellectual
faculties and mental skills
 Mind Mapping is a simple, practical
tool for indirectly improving your
mental abilities
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110. Intellectual facilities and Mental
Skills
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Mind Map Preparation will
 Enhance our memory
 Improve our communication
 Increase our concentration
 Help to make better decisions
 Brainstorm ideas quickly and easily
 Achieve a higher level of creativity
 Help us in problem solving

111. intellectual facilities and Mental
Skills
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Mind Mapping Process will
 Increase our intelligence
 Speed up our reading
 Help you to manage time well
 Develop you into a better and clear thinker
 Help to study better and remember more
 Facilitate us to visualize the whole picture of
any problems, ideas, concepts etc. easily.
 Get a clearer organization of ideas, concept
etc.

112. Mind Maps Facilitate Intellectual
Facilities And Mental Skills
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Mind Mapping Activities
 Sharpen analytical thinking
 Enhance our creativity
 Promote free thinking
 Boost our confidence
 Plan more effectively
 Create a Group Mind or collaboration

113. PART FOURTEEN
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Uses of
Mind
Maps

115. Uses of Mind Maps
Mind Map can be used for the following
activities
 Notes Taking
 Studying
 Memorizing/Recalling
 Problem Solving
 Planning Activities
 Presentation
 Getting and summarizing information
 Gaining insight on complex subjects
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116. Uses of Mind Map Details
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117. PART SIXTEEN
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Mind Map
Applications

119. Mind Map Applications
 Personal
 Self Analysis
 Problem Solving
 Goal Setting
 Mind Map Diary
 Weekly Plan
 Monthly Plan
 Family
 Trip Plan
 Budget
 Education
 Teaching
 Studying
 Condensing Thoughts
 Business
 Business Plan
 Meeting
 Presentation
 Marketing Plan
 Business Proposal
 Project Management
 SWOT Analysis
 Conference Plan
 Sales Plan
 Business Start Up
 Corporate Planning
 Conducting Interview
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120. Mind Map on Self Analysis
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121. Self-Analysis
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Mind Maps help
individuals to understand
and shape their future.

122. Suggested Sub Topics in Self
Analysis are:
 Personal History
 Strengths
 Weaknesses
 Family
 Friends
 Achievements
 Hobbies
 Employment
 Education
 Goals
 Values
 Character
 Sports
 Likes/ Dislikes
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123. Mind Map on Self Analysis
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124. Mind Map Diary
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 We can create Diary using Mind Map for
 Weekly Plan
 Monthly Plan
 Annual Plan
 Live Plan

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127. Week Plan for the Family
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128. Mind Map for Reading Books
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129. Reading Books
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 The most effective of way reading a book
is to use a Mind Map.
 Mind Maps
 Boost Comprehension While Reading
 Quickly Review the Entire Book Anytime
 Distill the Real Substance of the Book

130. Mind Maps for Business
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131. Mind Mapping in Business
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Powerful Presentation Alternative
 Mind mapping is an alternative to traditional
linear presentations such as PowerPoint or
Flip Charts.
Mind Map in Business are used to
 Prepare request for proposals (RFP)
 Project management
 Business Proposal
 Sales Plan
 Business Start Up

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133. s
Mind Map for Planning
Projects
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134. Planning your Projects
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 Mind Map will assist how to plan your
projects
 Mind Map will show the project plans to
management, staff and to prospective
investors.

135. Mind Map on Project
Preparation
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136. PART SEVENTEEN
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How to Create Mind
Map
(Revision)

138. Following are required for Mind
Mapping
 Blank unlined paper
 calour pens and pencils
 Select the topic, problem or subject to be Mind
Mapped.
 Gather any materials, and brainstorm about
the topic.
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139. 7 Steps in Mind Mapping
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 7 Steps are given in the following slides.

140.  Turn the page sideways (Landscape)
 Start at the centre with an image of the topic
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Step -1
Start in the center of a blank
page

141. Step 2:
Use an image for your main idea
Use an Image or Picture
 An image helps your imagination.
 It is more interesting and keeps your focused
helping you to concentrate
 An Image is worth a thousand words
 It stimulates your imagination
 It keeps you focused
 It helps you concentrate.
 It helps you to attract attention and aid
memory.
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142. Step 3:
Use calours throughout
 Use calours
 Calours are as exciting to your brain as are
images.
 Calour will add energy to your creative thinking.
 Calours add vibrancy and life to your Mind Map
 Make the information “stick” better in your mind
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143. Steps 4:
Connect your main branches to the central
image
Linking the branches creates structure
 Connect your main branches to the central
image and branch out from that connect
second and third level branches
 Keep expanding the mind map outwards with
additional sub sub-topics/keywords and
branches.
 The brain likes to link things together
 The brain works by association
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144. Step 5
Make your branches curved instead of straight
lines:
Draw in Organic Style Throughout
 The branches start thick and tapering outward
 Make your branches curved, organic and
flowing,
 Curved branches are attractive
 Straight lines are boring to your brain
 Thick at the beginning and thinner at the end
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145. Step 6 :
Use one key word per line
 Single Key Words
 Use single key word per line It will give more
power and flexibility.
 Make the lines the same length as the word
 Each word or image creates its own
associations and connections
 Each Key Word is able to spark off new ideas
and thoughts
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146. Step 7:
Use images throughout
Use images throughout
 Use Images, Symbols and Codes
 Images improve problem solving and
communication.
 Each image is worth a thousand words
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147. Develop your own personal
style
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 Develop your own personal style of Mind
Mapping
 Capture all ideas (your own or others)
 Edit, re-organize and make Mind Map more
beautiful and elaborate

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149. Review Your Mind Map
 Review your mind map
 After 0 - 10 minutes
 After 2 days
 After a week
 After a month
 After six months
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150. Use Mind Map on a Daily
 Use Mind Maps on a daily basis
 You will find that your life becomes more
productive, fulfilled, and successful on every
level.
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151. No Limits
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No Limits to Brain Power
 There are no limits to the number of thoughts,
ideas and connections that your brain can
make.
No Limits to the uses of Mind Maps
 Therefore, there are no limits to the different
ways you can make use of Mind Maps.

152. PART EIGHTEEN
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Salient
Characteristi
cs of Mind

154. Salient Characteristics of Mind
Map
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 It is simple
 Mind map is visually driven
 Flexible to use
 Easy to create
 Mind maps are clear
 Free flow of ideas
 Faster comprehension, analyze and recall
 Tells whole story
 Shows subjects in essence Details

155. Salient Characteristics of Mind
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156. PART NINETEEN
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Mind Mapping
Software

158. Mind Mapping Software
 FreeMind
 iMindMap
 MindGenius
 MindManager
 MindMapper
 Solina
 MindMeister
 Mindomo
 MindView
 NovaMind
 SmartDraw
 XMind
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Following Mind Mapping Software are
available.

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Mind Maps
Enhance Your
Inner Genius and
Boost Your
Productivity

160. PART TWENTY
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161. Conclusions
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 We have studied what is Mind Map
 How to create a Mind Map
 How Mind Maps help us to improve our
intellectual capabilities and mental skills
 We learned the Uses and Applications
 We must get the full benefits of Mind Map in our
personal and professional life.
 We need create and use Mind Map as a habit
daily basis
 Share and teach others to the use Mind Maps

162. thilaganathan11@yahoo.com
Mobile : 0777512456
Contact Details
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163. Thank you for Attending
Training Work Shop on
Mind Maps
For
Improving Productivity, Intellectual
Faculties and Mental Skills
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