Conveying Information with Mind Maps
In a recent post on “The Mind Mapping Software Blog”, Chuck Frey asked, what defines a great mind map?
For me any mind map should simply convey the information of the mind map in the most simplest and neatest way. There are lots of contributing factors towards making a great mind map, but one key factor that you should always keep in mind is your intended audience.
If the mind map is to be published for a specific audience like members of a team or company, then you need to convey the maximum amount of information without having to explain any aspect of the mind map. So how do you do this?
Follow The Basic Laws
Before you start your mind map, take a 5 minute break to review the basic laws of mind mapping. When creating a mind map for an audience, it helps to stick to the basic laws of mind mapping. By using these laws, you can get back to the roots of mind mapping and produce a simple mind map that takes little amount of time to process. You can take quick refresher of the laws here.
Get Constant Feedback
While you develop your mind map, get constant feedback from a small group within your audience. Create drafts of the mind map and after each pass at the mind map, send the mind map to your small group for feedback and review. This feedback will help you stay on track in developing a final mind map that conveys the correct information in the simplest format possible.
By following the laws of mind mapping and continually applying feedback to your mind map, you’ll be able to deliver a mind map for a specific audience that can be fully understood and interpreted.
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