Have you ever set a goal, only to find yourself struggling to achieve it? If you have, you’re not alone. According to a study by the University of Scranton, only 8 percent of people achieve their New Year’s resolutions. So, what separates the successful few from the vast majority who fail? The answer lies in …
For the past 9 years, I’ve served as the general manager of SimTech USA, which is best known for its MindMapper software. More often than not, when I talk to people about my work, they associate the software with psychology or neuroscience – that is, until I describe the incredible impact it has had on …
Mind mapping has come a long way since Tony Buzan first conceptualized it in the 1960s. It has been made even more relevant by its convergence with 21st-century technology. This convergence has proven useful in the world of education, in particular, where technology’s role is ever-expanding.
Ideas can be broken down into bite-sized pieces of information that can then be used for purposeful and results-oriented activities – including planning, brainstorming, and training. Deconstructing ideas and capturing meaningful information has never been easier than with a mind map. This software helps with memory-enhancing notetaking, enables you to document flashes of inspiration, and …
Good problem-solving skills are essential, allowing us to overcome obstacles and take the best course of action. This article will examine divergent thinking and how fostering divergent thinking can help develop your problem-solving skills. Then we will look at what mind mapping is and how it can help you become a more divergent thinker.
Imagine walking into your next project brainstorming meeting knowing you have a powerful tool to help the team visually and creatively design an effective solution. And once the project is defined and outlined, you and the team will have better success at implementing solutions quickly because you understand the aspects and tasks required. This scenario …
Each new year many of us come up with a list of resolutions that we are determined to follow through on. Some of us want to quit smoking, eat healthier, or exercise more often. No matter the resolution, however, the odds are against us keeping them for the entire year. According to the U.S. News …
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Over the years, mind mapping software has evolved from purely a mind mapping tool into a multi-faceted, multi-purpose visual mapping solution with limitless possibilities for use in many different applications and industries. Despite this evolution, the workflow associated with using mind mapping software remains the same. It still hinges on three basic factors: capturing, organizing, …
Are you looking to be the very best worker you can be? If that sounds like you, then these three traits will help you do just that and become the working superstar you’ve always wanted to be. The first trait is that they take a look at the bigger picture before they start their projects …
If there is one thing that every human being has – something that brings us all together – it would be the power to dream. Everyone has aspirations of doing something and being better. The key to any kind of success, whether long-term or short-term is being genuinely motivated. We’ve all felt ourselves facing a …
