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Mind mapping is a diagramming technique for visually organizing information around a central concept. It uses a non-linear graphical layout that is meant to mimic the way the brain naturally thinks and recalls information. Some key aspects of mind mapping include having a central idea with branches radiating out to show sub-ideas and sub-topics, using images and colors to enhance recall, and allowing for organic growth of ideas without strict hierarchies or orders. The technique aims to take advantage of both left and right brain thinking to improve processing and retention of information.

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mindmapping a simple brainstorming technique RAKESH DAHIYA
what is a mind map?
a mind map is an easy way to brainstorm thoughts organically without worrying about order and structure It allows you to visually structure your ideas to help with analysis and recall
Subject Idea Idea Idea Idea sub-idea sub-idea sub-idea sub-idea sub-idea sub-idea sub-idea sub-idea A mind map is a diagram for representing tasks, words, concepts, or items linked to and arranged around a central concept or subject using a non-linear graphical layout that allows the user to build an intuitive framework around a central concept. A mind map can turn a long list of monotonous information into a colorful, memorable and highly organized diagram that works in line with your brain's natural way of doing things.
5 essential characteristics of mind mapping 1. The main idea, subject or focus is crystallized in a central image 2. The main themes radiate from the central image as 'branches' 3. The branches comprise a key image or keyword drawn or printed on its associated line 4. Topics of lesser importance are represented as 'twigs' of the relevant branch 5. The branches form a connected nodal structure main Idea branch branch branch twig twig
How to make a mind map ● Think of your general main theme and write that down in the center of the page. i.e. Food ● Figure out sub-themes of your main concept and draw branches to them from the center, beginning to look like a spider web i.e. Meats, Dairy, Breads ● Make sure to use very short phrases or even single words ● Add images to invoke thought or get the message across better ● Try to think of at least two main points for each sub-theme you created and create branches out to those food meat breads dairy milk egg
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Radiant Thinking a clearer, more natural and more efficient way of using our brain What happens in your brain when you taste a ripe pear, smell flowers, listen to music, watch a stream, touch a loved one, or simply reminisce? The answer is both simple and amazingly complex. Each bit of information entering your brain, every sensation, memory or thought, which incorporates every word, number, code, food, fragrance, line, color, image, beat, note and texture can be represented as a central sphere from which radiate tens, hundreds, thousands, even millions of hooks. Each hook represents an association, and each association has its own infinite array of links and connections. From this gigantic information processing ability and learning capacity derives the concept of Radiant Thinking of which the Mind Map is a manifestation. Your brain's Radiant Thinking pattern may thus be seen as a gigantic Branching Association Machine - a super bio computer with lines of thought radiating from a virtually infinite number of data nodes.
Left and Right Hemispheres Almost the moment Mind Maps came into use another major piece of scientific research confirmed their validity as a brain-compatible thinking method. In California, Dr. Roger Sperry, who won a Nobel Prize for his research, confirmed that the evolutionarily latest part of the brain, the 'thinking cap' of the Cerebral Cortex, was divided into two major hemispheres, and those hemispheres performed a comprehensive range of intellectual tasks, called cortical skills. The tasks included: Logic, Rhythm, Lines, Color, Lists, Daydreaming, Numbers, Imagination, Word, Gestalt (seeing the whole picture). Sperry's own research confirmed that the more these activities were integrated, the more the brain's performance became co-operative, with each intellectual skill enhancing the performance of other intellectual areas. When you are Mind Mapping, you are not only practicing and exercising the fundamental memory powers and information processing, you are also using your entire range of cortical skills.
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Mindmap brainstorming technique

  • 1. mindmapping a simple brainstorming technique RAKESH DAHIYA
  • 2. what is a mind map?
  • 3. a mind map is an easy way to brainstorm thoughts organically without worrying about order and structure It allows you to visually structure your ideas to help with analysis and recall
  • 4. Subject Idea Idea Idea Idea sub-idea sub-idea sub-idea sub-idea sub-idea sub-idea sub-idea sub-idea A mind map is a diagram for representing tasks, words, concepts, or items linked to and arranged around a central concept or subject using a non-linear graphical layout that allows the user to build an intuitive framework around a central concept. A mind map can turn a long list of monotonous information into a colorful, memorable and highly organized diagram that works in line with your brain's natural way of doing things.
  • 5. 5 essential characteristics of mind mapping 1. The main idea, subject or focus is crystallized in a central image 2. The main themes radiate from the central image as 'branches' 3. The branches comprise a key image or keyword drawn or printed on its associated line 4. Topics of lesser importance are represented as 'twigs' of the relevant branch 5. The branches form a connected nodal structure main Idea branch branch branch twig twig
  • 6. How to make a mind map ● Think of your general main theme and write that down in the center of the page. i.e. Food ● Figure out sub-themes of your main concept and draw branches to them from the center, beginning to look like a spider web i.e. Meats, Dairy, Breads ● Make sure to use very short phrases or even single words ● Add images to invoke thought or get the message across better ● Try to think of at least two main points for each sub-theme you created and create branches out to those food meat breads dairy milk egg
  • 8. Radiant Thinking a clearer, more natural and more efficient way of using our brain What happens in your brain when you taste a ripe pear, smell flowers, listen to music, watch a stream, touch a loved one, or simply reminisce? The answer is both simple and amazingly complex. Each bit of information entering your brain, every sensation, memory or thought, which incorporates every word, number, code, food, fragrance, line, color, image, beat, note and texture can be represented as a central sphere from which radiate tens, hundreds, thousands, even millions of hooks. Each hook represents an association, and each association has its own infinite array of links and connections. From this gigantic information processing ability and learning capacity derives the concept of Radiant Thinking of which the Mind Map is a manifestation. Your brain's Radiant Thinking pattern may thus be seen as a gigantic Branching Association Machine - a super bio computer with lines of thought radiating from a virtually infinite number of data nodes.
  • 9. Left and Right Hemispheres Almost the moment Mind Maps came into use another major piece of scientific research confirmed their validity as a brain-compatible thinking method. In California, Dr. Roger Sperry, who won a Nobel Prize for his research, confirmed that the evolutionarily latest part of the brain, the 'thinking cap' of the Cerebral Cortex, was divided into two major hemispheres, and those hemispheres performed a comprehensive range of intellectual tasks, called cortical skills. The tasks included: Logic, Rhythm, Lines, Color, Lists, Daydreaming, Numbers, Imagination, Word, Gestalt (seeing the whole picture). Sperry's own research confirmed that the more these activities were integrated, the more the brain's performance became co-operative, with each intellectual skill enhancing the performance of other intellectual areas. When you are Mind Mapping, you are not only practicing and exercising the fundamental memory powers and information processing, you are also using your entire range of cortical skills.
  • 11. idea generation brainstorming strategy planning root cause analysis problem solving solution design documentation process definition and more...