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== Summary ==
This is a high-level view of the material in WikIT that covers different ways that all the types of information maps can be used - how to use them, which specific map types have advantages for which uses, tips and tricks. 
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An important note on terminology: '''Most of the references below are to "mind maps" and WikIT adopts the [[Information_map_types#Common_mind_maps|prevalent use of this term]].'''    The Information Maps area of WikIT is intended to be a useful resource to the mind-mapping world.  If you disagree with the terminology, please confine discussion about which maps are best, whether "mind maps" should be used to describe only Buzan-style mind maps, and similar concerns here: [[Talk:Map_wars|the discussion tab of the Map wars page]].
 
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Below is an outline of the content of this area of WikIT.  What is below is not just a list of possibilities; you can follow the '''More...''' and other links to find ideas and explanations of how to use mind maps for these actions yourself. 
 
 
 
Alternatively you can navigate by a full version of the mind map at the head of this page: The following two links open an active mind map in a separate browser window.  This map has hyperlinks to other parts of WikIT, and expanding branches. 
 
 
 
Interactive versions of the map in the right: [http://www.informationtamers.com/WikIT/Flash/Mindmapping.swf Using Flash] [http://www.informationtamers.com/WikIT/PDF/Mindmapping.pdf Using PDF (Acrobat 9 or later)]
 
 
 
== Personal uses of mind maps ==
 
 
 
For you as [[Personal uses of mind maps|an individual]], WikIT describes how information mapping can be used for goal setting, for deep and fresh analysis of something you know well, self-study, in your personal projects, for planning, events (even your [[life]]), for [[time management]], in [[extending knowledge]], for organizing personal records and documents, and learning new thinking methods and using them.
 
 
 
'''[[Personal uses of mind maps|More...]]'''
 
 
 
 
 
== Books and mind maps ==
 
 
 
Mind maps can be used to summarize books as you read (or re-read) them if you wish to retain the material, refer back to it later or write a review.  They can also be used when organizing book lists.
 
 
 
'''[[Books and mind maps|More...]]'''
 
 
 
 
 
== Business uses of mind maps ==
 
 
 
Although mind maps and concept maps were first conceived as educational tools, their [[Business uses of mind maps|use has spread to businesses]] worldwide.
 
 
 
:*Mind maps are a valuable tool in many phases of business analysis and consulting. 
 
:*They can help in [[collaboration]] with others, though you should ensure that all parties are sympathetic to visual thinking, or at least are prepared to give it a try. 
 
:*Decision making can be enhanced by a period spent mapping out factors involved and other considerations.
 
:*They can be used while planning [[events]]. 
 
:*[[Human Resources]] departments can make use of them when planning staff training, recruitment and induction programs.
 
:*They are a useful tool for [[management]] in many tasks described in WikIT, including...
 
::*[[Strategic planning]],
 
::*Preparations for detailed business plans,
 
::*Goal setting,
 
::*Problem solving,
 
::*Prioritizing issues,
 
::*Contract management,
 
::* Organizing Board, committee and working party roles,
 
::*Setting up Management dashboards for quick access to vital information,
 
::*Planning, writing and reviewing policies, values and procedures,
 
::*Planning and evaluating marketing materials, exercises and alternatives,
 
::*Considering lessons learned,
 
:*Preparing and administering [[meetings]], conducting them, and minuting.
 
:*Preparing for [[negotiation]] and efter-the-event analysis.
 
:*[[Planning]] is a very large area in which mind mapping is useful, and is covered under the individual planning topics.
 
:*Planning, preparing and giving [[presentations]].
 
:*[[Project management]].
 
:*Organizing [[seminars]].
 
:*In the area of [[training]], they can be used for planning courses and presenting material.  Participants can extend their understanding and improve note taking with mind maps.
 
:*Planning and re-organizing [[web sites]] can be helped with mind maps.
 
 
 
'''[[Business uses of mind maps|More...]]'''
 
 
 
 
 
== Enhancing creativity with mind maps ==
 
 
 
Many people find that [[Enhancing creativity with mind maps|barriers to creativity fall]] when using mind maps -- you can spark new ideas for yourself (ideatation) and conduct group brainstorming.
 
 
 
'''[[Enhancing creativity with mind maps|More...]]'''
 
 
 
 
 
== Mind and concept maps in formal education ==
 
 
 
Suggestions for [[Mind and concept maps in formal education|students]] (mind maps: Buzan) and [[Mind and concept maps in formal education|pedagogic techniques]] (concept maps: Novak, et al) is where mind and concept mapping both began - if we ignore historical, and very isolated, early use<ref>[http://www.mind-mapping.org/mindmapping-learning-study-memory/Early-visual-maps.html Some interesting examples of early mapping techniques]</ref> of similar techniques.  These two forms of information mapping are used to help students memorize new material, understand it and show their comprehension.
 
 
 
Maps are used for [[Note-taking in class or lectures|note taking]], [[Collaboration|collaboration in group projects]], preparing papers, revision, and supporting teaching.
 
 
 
'''[[Use of mind maps in formal education|More...]]'''
 
 
 
 
 
== Managing information with mind maps ==
 
 
 
For both people used to mind maps, and those who are not, [[managing information with mind maps]] can be a revelation to those who have not tried it.
 
 
 
A mind map can be used as an information repository to organize material:
 
:*for learning,
 
:*for future reference,
 
:*for document management and creating indexes to documents,
 
:*for organizing web links,
 
:*as a file organizer with links to the files,
 
:*for organizing information feeds.
 
 
 
'''[[Managing information with mind maps|More...]]'''
 
 
 
 
 
== Meetings and mind maps ==
 
 
 
[[Meetings and mind map use]]
 
 
 
'''[[Meetings and mind map use|More...]]'''
 
 
 
 
 
== Presentations and mind maps ==
 
 
 
Giving presentations can be supported at all stages using mind maps: planning, finding and organizing the material, creating, and making the presentation itself.
 
 
 
To the right audience, mind maps can be a good way of sharing complex ideas.
 
 
 
'''[[Presentations and mind maps|More...]]'''
 
 
 
 
 
== Project Management with mind maps ==
 
 
 
[[Project management with mind maps|Project management]] is a well-established use of mind maps, project planning, gathering and organizing information needed to support the project, sharing project information, accessing past records easily, making presentations to project teams, visual project reporting, disseminating project info to team members, project dashboards, and progress maps.
 
 
 
'''[[Project management with mind maps|More...]]'''
 
 
 
 
 
== Writing, using mind maps ==
 
 
 
[[Using mind maps when preparing to write|Making preparations for writing, using mind maps]] is another well-established practice.  Just a few examples of where this can apply are:
 
 
 
:*Preparing to write a book
 
:*Planning blogs
 
:*Document creation
 
:*Planning manuals and technical items
 
:*Report writing
 
:*News items
 
 
 
'''[[Writing, using mind maps|More...]]'''
 
 
 
 
 
== Notes ==
 
<references/>
 
 
 
 
 
[[Category:Creativity]]
 

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