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• About the Author
• Table of Contents
• Foreword
• Introduction
• About This Book
• Conventions Used in This Book
• Foolish Assumptions
• How This Book Is Organised
• Icons Used in This Book
• Where to Go from Here
• Part I: Mind Mapping: The Swiss Army Knife for the Brain
• Chapter 1: Introducing Mind Mapping
• Presenting Information Visually
• A Simple Technique with Many Applications
• Pen and Paper or Computer?
• Advanced Strategies Using Mind Mapping
• Chapter 2: Visualising Information
• How and Why Visualisation Can Help You
• Visualising Information as a Core Skill
• Chapter 3: Generating Mind Maps
• The Basic Rules: Helping You to Use Mind Mapping Effectively
• A Picture Says More Than a Thousand Words
• Chapter 4: Why Mind Mapping Works
• Different Routes to Information
• Mind Mapping as a Brain-Friendly Technique
• More Than Just the Sum of its Parts
• Part II: Traditional Mind Mapping in Practice
• Chapter 5: Preparing Talks and Lectures Using Mind Maps
• Freedom and Flexibility with Mind Maps at All Times
• Preparing Lectures: Step by Step
• And Now for an Example
• Chapter 6: Handling Text with Mind Mapping
• Converting Text and Sentences into a Mind Map
• Interlude: Scientific Definitions as a Mind Map
• Processing Whole Books with Mind Mapping
• Chapter 7: Note-Taking in Talks, Lectures and Meetings
• Block Text or Mind Map
• Informative Conversations
• Just Write It Out – Using Your Wandering Thoughts
• Part III: Mind Mapping Software
• Chapter 8: Software versus Traditional Mind Mapping
• Software versus Pen and Paper – The Main Differences
• Mind-Mapping Software = Mind Mapping Reloaded
• Chapter 9: Taking a Tour of Mind-Mapping Software
• Suggested Programs – Genuine Mind Mapping
• Overview of Desktop Programs
• Web-Based Mind-Mapping Programs
• Comparing Software Packages
• Chapter 10: Introducing Mindjet MindManager
• The Basics: Finding Your Way Around
• Hyperlinks – Integrating More Information into a Mind Map
• Less Is More: Filter Functions
• Project Management with GANTT Diagrams
• Exporting and Processing
• Presentation Mode: From Mind Map to Presentation in a Single Click
• Chapter 11: Exploring ThinkBuzan’s iMindMap
• Basic Use – Finding Your Way Around
• Two Input Methods: Mind Mapping and Speed Mind Mapping
• Project Management with iMindMap, Step by Step
• Presenting the Mind Map
• Part IV: Advanced Strategies for Mind Mapping
• Chapter 12: Mind Mapping Reading Techniques
• Appreciating the Fine Art of Preparation
• Honing the Reading Process
• For Advanced Students: Generating a Mind Map from Different Sources
• Chapter 13: Learning and Preparing for Exams with Mind Mapping
• Preparing for Exams
• Especially for Students: Generating Study Mind Maps from Different Sources
• Chapter 14: Project Management with Mind Mapping
• ‘One Page Management’: Everything on a Single Page
• Software is Sensible
• Projects You Can Plan andControl with Mind Maps
• Further Examples of Mind Mapping inProject Management
• Chapter 15: Knowledge Management with Mind Mapping
• Keeping Your Eye on the Ball
• Assembling Digital Information in a Mind Map
• Multi-Level Mind Maps
• More Ways of Using and Applying Mind Maps
• Chapter 16: Mind Mapping for Creativity
• The 4P Creativity Model
• Mind Mapping as a Support in the Creative Process
• Developing and Ordering Ideas with MindManager: A Step-by-Step Approach
• Part V: The Part of Tens
• Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Working Efficiently with Mind Mapping
• Using the Right Paper
• Having the Right Equipment Ready
• Using the One-Word Rule
• Working with Symbols
• Perfection Not Required!
• Writing in Block Capitals
• On Paper: Organic Mind Maps
• Writing in Reading Order
• Developing Mind Maps Outwards and Not Writing Vertically
• Storing Your Mind Maps
• Chapter 18: (Almost) Ten Tips on How to Make Mind Mapping Your Everyday Working ToolIn This
• Practise, Practise and Practise Again!
• Start Small and Take It From There
• Trying It in Non-Critical Situations
• Don’t Make Mixed Notes
• Having Materials Always to Hand
• Making Mind Maps Visually Appealing
• Have Fun!
• Drawing Maps by Hand and with Software
• Choosing Your Software
• Index