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Unlock your brain's potential using mind mappingMind mapping is a popular technique that can be applied in avariety of situations and settings. Students can make sense ofcomplex topics and structure their revision with mind mapping;business people can manage projects and collaborate with colleaguesusing mind maps, and any creative process can be supported by usinga mind map to explore ideas and build upon them. Mind maps allowfor greater creativity when recording ideas and informationwhatever the topic, and enable the note-taker to associate wordswith visual representations.Mind Mapping For Dummies explains how mind mapping workswhy it's so successful, and the many ways it can be used. It takesyou through the wide range of approaches to mind mapping, looks atthe available mind mapping software options, and investigatesadvanced mind mapping techniques for a range of purposes, includingstudying for exams, improving memory, project management, andmaximizing creativity.* Suitable for students of all ages and study levels* An excellent resource for people working on creative projectswho wish to use mind mapping to develop their ideas* Shows businesspeople how to maximize their efficiency, manageprojects, and brainstorm effectivelyIf you're a student, artist, writer, or businessperson, MindMapping For Dummies shows you how to unlock your brain'spotential.

Foreword xviiIntroduction 1Part I: Mind Mapping: The Swiss Army Knife for the Brain7Chapter 1: Introducing Mind Mapping 9Chapter 2: Visualising Information 21Chapter 3: Generating Mind Maps 29Chapter 4: Why Mind Mapping Works 41Part II: Traditional Mind Mapping in Practice 51Chapter 5: Preparing Talks and Lectures Using Mind Maps 53Chapter 6: Handling Text with Mind Mapping 61Chapter 7: Note-Taking in Talks, Lectures and Meetings 73Part III: Mind Mapping Software 83Chapter 8: Software versus Traditional Mind Mapping 85Chapter 9: Taking a Tour of Mind-Mapping Software 93Chapter 10: Introducing Mindjet MindManager 113Chapter 11: Exploring ThinkBuzan's iMindMap 133Part IV: Advanced Strategies for Mind Mapping 149Chapter 12: Mind Mapping Reading Techniques 151Chapter 13: Learning and Preparing for Exams with Mind Mapping161Chapter 14: Project Management with Mind Mapping 169Chapter 15: Knowledge Management with Mind Mapping 181Chapter 16: Mind Mapping for Creativity 189Part V: The Part of Tens 203Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Working Effi ciently with Mind Mapping205Chapter 18: (Almost) Ten Tips on How to Make Mind Mapping YourEveryday Working Tool 215Index 223