InnovationTools just released the results of a survey of 500+ users of mind mapping software. This is a fascinating study whether you're an avid mindmapper or still thinking about trying it. Here's a brief summary of the results, along with an attached copy of the full report:
- Mind mapping software increases the productivity of business users by 20 percent
- Top applications of mind mapping software as project management, preparing presentations, note taking and problem solving.
- Sharing mind maps with non-visually oriented colleagues and coworkers can be challenging
- Why is it often hard to expand the use of mind mapping software beyond a few "islands" of users? This survey identified possible causes.
To obtain your free copy of the survey results, click here.
In case you'd like to know a little bit more about how to do mindmapping, you can take the short course (about 5-minutes) Mindmapping in 8 Easy Steps. The range of uses for this technique is incredible ... from project management to personal journaling ... anytime you're dealing with information, problems, ideas, projects or people, you can use mindmapping to help people grasp complex information, recognize patterns and relationships and uncover hidden nuances.
Special thanks to Chuck Frey for advancing the understanding of this powerful technique.
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