The GTD® Virtual Study Group 029: Mindmapping revisited
Jul 9, 2009
Dive into the creative world of mind mapping! Discover how it enhances organization and boosts productivity. The hosts explore its benefits for project planning and task management, highlighting tools like MindJet. Learn how to visualize your thoughts and create inspiring vision boards. Get tips on bridging project lists with actionable steps and embracing digital tools for goal-setting. Plus, reflections on the power of visioning to achieve your personal goals make this discussion truly enlightening!
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Visual, Associative Thinking
- Mind mapping creates a visual, associative view that links ideas nonlinearly and can be hierarchical when needed.
- Tara Rodden Robinson says it gives altitude over your world so you can see the full landscape and feel more in control.
Start Without Structure
- Throw everything into a mind map first and sort relationships later to stay creative and nonlinear.
- Tara Rodden Robinson encourages starting without structure to let ideas incubate and reveal links later.
Use A Weekly Dashboard Map
- Create a dashboard mind map broken out by week to track big milestones and prepare in advance.
- Tara Rodden Robinson uses a monthly rolling dashboard to remove anxiety and orient quickly during interruptions.
