Mind maps a great brainstorming tools, but–as I said in my last post–mind maps are good for a whole lot more than just brainstorming. You can use them to plan meetings, build elegantly structured ...

There are many free mind mapping software available for Windows. However, some tools come with a very complicated UI. This freeware comes with fewer features than other standard mind mapping tools, ...

Let’s get the hard question out of the way, first: What the heck is a mind map? Think of it like a way to organize your thoughts. You pick a general topic, then you draw out branches to subtopics, and ...

Mind mapping is a great way to brainstorm and organize your thoughts. With the right tool, you can save your map for later or share it with others to help you. Last week we asked you which tool you ...

Josh Lowensohn joined CNET in 2006 and now covers Apple. Before that, Josh wrote about everything from new Web start-ups, to remote-controlled robots that watch your house. Prior to joining CNET, Josh ...

Technology and business are constantly evolving, and as careers progress, professionals are under increasing pressure to absorb information quickly and stay organized. To keep up, many are turning to ...

Mind mapping is the kind of term that would normally make me switch off immediately. It’s right up there with ‘blue sky thinking’ and ‘call to action’ as some of the most unnecessary management-speak ...

Mind maps show how visual structure connects ideas and establishes relationships between complex topics. Mind map examples highlight how layout, hierarchy, and color choices influence focus and ...

Mind maps a great brainstorming tools, but--as I said in my last post--. You can use them to plan meetings, build elegantly structured presentations with them, and even use them as your weekly agenda.