VisualisingAn Event

This map represents an event or the completion of a project. The central topic is the sign-off or completion point. Topics on the left represent thinking and action required before completion. Topics on the right show how things will be different after completion. You should check that the outcomes on the right are balanced with decisions and actions on the left, to ensure that you achieve the outcomes you need, and adequately plan for any risks.You can use this template to map out anything that has a completion point, such as a project, a conference, your holiday, moving house and so on. It will help you explain the big picture of a project to someone else, and think through the implications before it is too late.Begin by changing the text in the Central Topic to something that reflects your project, e.g. "Move to new office".________________________________________Copyright © Nick Duffill 2006, published on the Beyond Mind Mapping blog at www.beyond-mind-mapping.com.This map is provided under a Creative Commons License. You are free to use it provided this attribution is left in place.

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To use this map in Mindomo:Create a free Mindomo account, or log in if you already have one.Launch Mindomo and click Open on the toolbar. Navigate to Public maps > Mindomo and Mind Mapping > Template: Visualising an Event.Read the Notes on the skeleton topics for suggestions about what to put in there.Save your modified map as a private map in your Mindomo account.Delete this topic, and the other topic notes so that you can share your vision with others.

Outcomes

List the planned outcomes that this event will deliver. What are your ambitions in financial, customer service, internal process and learning perspectives? How will you measure success or failure?

Consequences

What are the direct consequences of this event? Do they change your strategic direction, or impact you personally? These might not be the intended outcomes but are important to consider beforehand.

Implications

Can you foresee any indirect consequences of completing this event or project? For example, if it requires additional effort, what are the effects of taking this resource from somewhere else?

Risks mitigated

Are all the risks in the event or project under control? Does the successful completion reduce any existing risks?

Factors

What are the factors that make this event or project necessary? Work backwards to the root causes so that you know you will be solving the right thing.

Plans

In this section, you can set out the action plans and steps needed to deliver the project or event. You can make lists of actions, or you can set them out in Funnel Timeline layout to show the order in which things need to be done.

Resources

What resources are needed for this project or event?