The terms “Spider Diagram” and “Mind Map” are used interchangeably. But are they the same thing? If not, how do they differ? And do the differences really matter? In this article, we’ll discover that a Mind Map is a special type of Spider Diagram. The differences between them are small. The more important question is why you would use visual tools to organize concepts and ideas. We’ll try to explain the differences between visual diagrams…
There are dozens of books and hundreds of online articles that explain what mind mapping is and how to do it. So many, in fact, that there hardly seems to be room for another one. All of these explanations follow the same path. First, the question “What is mind mapping?” is interpreted as “What is a mind map?” Then there is an explanation of what a mind map is, some examples, and advice on how…
Before mind mapping software was available, there were “rules” about how to design Mind Maps for studying and memorization. The rules included using only one word per branch and using plenty of color and images. A mind map maker is now used in a wide range of settings for an even wider range of purposes. Project management, working collaboratively, and writing business plans or a marketing strategy are well beyond the original design concepts. There…
A mind map diagram might appear simple, so keen mappers are eager to share their maps with others. But there is more to creating high value diagrams than meets the eye. In this article, we look at five things that have been learned the hard way by mind map maker users. 1. “Left brain” and “right brain” theories have changed From the early days of Mind Mapping, it was taken as given that the left…
Note-taking tech is big business. Search on Google for “note making app” and it asks if you meant “note-taking” instead of “note-making”. It then offers lists of the best note-taking apps. You are guided to great note-taking apps like Microsoft OneNote, Evernote, Google Keep, Notion, Obsidian, Roam Research, and Apple Notes. The next steps are to make your choice, take a trial, and familiarize yourself with the product. By the time you have done that,…