Unlock the power of your mind with
Mind Maps ~ a thinking tool used to stimulate your to think, learn and communicate more effectively and efficiently.

The technique of Mind Mapping® was created by Tony Buzan and is one of the most widely used thinking tools around the world. It is often called the 'Swiss army knife for the brain', because it is a multi-purpose thinking tool, and is already used by more than 250 million people worldwide. 

A Mind Map® is a powerful way of expressing the thought patterns, pictures and associations that already exist in the brain. It is an expression of Radiant Thinking which is a natural function of the human mind. 

What is a mind map?

What are the benefits of mind mapping?

How to read a mind map

How to make a mind map

What to use mind maps for

Mind map gallery

What is a Mind Map?

A mind map is a visual thinking tool which reflects the way the brain naturally thinks.

Benefits of
Mind Maps

	Brainstorm creative ideas quickly and easily
	Make better decisions
	Take fast effective notes in meetings
	Make concise notes from books, documents, reports and other printed material
	Prepare and present documents etc.
	Study better and remember more
	Think through problems and find the best solution

This book is ideal if you want to learn how to use mind maps specifically for work

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The Ultimate Book of Mind Maps contains good examples of traditional mind maps

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The best way to start learning how to construct your own Mind Maps® is to study ones that other people have created. 

On Mind Maps, ideas and thoughts are shown as coloured images and key words branching out from a central theme. One of the key benefits of Mind Maps® is that they help you to see how ideas link to each other as well as how they relate to the central theme.

Have a look at the mind map below about Joe's retirement speech.

1. Start in the centre - the image represents the theme/topic of the Mind Map®.

2. Select one of the main branches (thick curved line connected to the central image). This has a key word printed on it and represents an idea/thought that is linked to the main theme. Think of it as being like a chapter heading in a book. Example, Joe is retiring.

3. Read out from the centre along the branch. These are second and third levels of thought with words and images that are associated with the main branch. Example, Joe is retiring after 32 years working for the company and its a sad day for all in the business. 

4. Continue reading around the Mind Map® until you have read and understand the whole map. 

© Jayne Cormie 2004