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 Methods: Mind Mapping
Method Name : Mind Mapping
Definition :
More information :

1) Mind map            3) Free Mind

2) Visual Mind         4) iMindmap

Above are few URLs where you could download some of the free Mind mapping softwares.

Description :

Mind map is a visual representation of ideas on a tree structure to record the interrelation of the ideas or concepts. This could also be used during an open brainstroming session, where the person responsible for documenting the ideas would use this tool to record the sequence of the ideas.

Mind map can be performed with a pen on paper also. in a group scenario, generating the mind maps on a white board would be more advantageous as all the participants see the map grow and contribute with individually.

Information technology offers many tools of mind mapping. Some of the Mind maps could also be shared over the internet and can grow like a virtually shared document.

Advantages : An effective method of documenting the ideas during the idea generation phase. Its visual nature is very inducive and can be effectively used to capture the relationships of the items, ideas or concepts. This tool forces all the participants to establish some open threads of an idea where others can contribute.

 

 
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