Mind Mapping (Mind Manager) Training - Course Outline

COURSE INFORMATION

Duration: One Day
Price: $500
Book: Enquire or make a course booking

TARGET AUDIENCE & PURPOSE

Mind Mapping Training is for people wanting to develop clear thinking and brainstorming skills. Mind Mapping Software used is MindManager 2002.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course participants should be able to:

  • Use proven techniques of mind mapping and whole brain thinking to facilitate
    brainstorming and problem solving
  • Use divergent and convergent thinking methods for note making and note taking
  • Communicate abstract concepts using effective diagramming methods
  • Use MindManager® to create, develop and edit electronic mind maps
  • Effectively show associations between ideas and concepts by creating hyperlinks
    between maps
  • Use maps to manage information overload
  • Add detailed text notes, graphs and tables to any branch on a map
  • Create compelling presentations with MindManager's Presentation Mode
    or Export your maps to PowerPoint, Word or HTML

PREREQUISITES

Participants should already be competent in using a mouse and keyboard and have a basic understanding of Windows and Internet Explorer.

COURSE CONTENT

How To Improve Memory & Comprehension
How brains work. The physiology & psychology of learning. The visual, auditory & kinaesthetic learner. Why using the left & right brain together can help you overcome mental blocks & improve memory.

Stimulate Innovation With Effective Brainstorming
Use the Idea Blizzard to enhance spontaneity of thinking, build
excitement & energy flow. Learn how to encourage everyone in your team to contribute. Differentiate between divergent & convergent
thinking.

Successful Note Taking & Note Making
Bridge the gap between thinking & writing. Assemble & refine your ideas without going through the time consuming process of drafting & redrafting. Create an electronic map. Learn the power of reframing knowledge, the power of images & association.

Using Maps For Precision Thinking & Solving Problems
Models help to clarify and order your thinking. Create models to guide analysis, communications and implementation. Break down broad questions into specific bite sized
parts.

Visual Communication For Effective Meetings & Training
What makes a good diagram work. How to present information for
lasting impact. Express complex arguments & abstract concepts as diagrams. Make diagrams
represent shared understanding relevant to the group not just the creator. Use Mind Manager’s
Presentation Mode for facilitating & presenting.

Record & Maximise Your Intellectual Capital *
Map the tacit knowledge of people in your organisation to prevent brain drain. Ensure critical information is always at hand
& see how ideas are interconnected. Hyperlink your maps to documents, spreadsheets, databases & websites.

Speed up Project Planning & Maintain Accuracy *
Use MindManager to brainstorm project phases & sub tasks. Simplify task planning by exporting directly to Microsoft Project or Microsoft Outlook.

* Time permitting

 

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