Mind Mapping in Business

Course details

Mind Mapping in Business
 
Over the last few years mind mapping has been recognized by companies as an effective communication tool that improves brainstorming and collaboration sessions. By visualizing concepts and connections in a , people can follow conversations better and contribute more during meetings. Mind mapping is often seen as an alternative to traditional linear presentations such as PowerPoint or flip charts.
 
Key Outcomes
 
•   Be able to read and produce mind maps
•   Know how to use mind maps to brainstorm, make decisions, solve problems, plan and prioritise, take and make notes, write reports and other documents,
communicate information and deliver presentations
 
What You Will Learn
•   How to produce your own mind maps
•   Brainstorm new ideas using mind maps
•   Use mind maps to:
•   - make decisions
•   - organise your thoughts
•   - take notes in meetings
•   - make notes from printed material
- present information
 
Agenda
•   Thinking About Thinking - The brain and radiant thinking
•   Mind Mapping Technique - How to read and create mind maps
•   Mind Maps At Work - Using mind maps to think, learn and communicate
Practical Mapping - Make mind maps for your work
 
1. Mind Mapping Technique
During this session, you will learn how to read and produce mind maps. You will learn the technique to build a map from start to finish and explore how to enhance your map for memory and learning purposes. You will also learn how to do quick-think maps which will be of benefit in the work environment.
 
2. Mind Maps at Work
This session focuses on how to use mind maps to brainstorm new ideas, make decisions, plan and prioritise, solve problems, take notes in meetings, make notes from printed materials, prepare and present information. You will create several mind maps to enable you to practice your new skills.
 
3. Practical Mapping
This session gives you the opportunity to work on your own mind mapping project e.g., brainstorming new ideas, planning a project etc. You will create your own mind map(s) from materials e.g., reports, documents, books, newspapers and magazines, creative briefs, project briefs.
  Updated on 02 January, 2019