Tim PodestaDirector of PM/PMO| Former BP- now IndependentPenn, Bucks, United Kingdom
I have used mind maps as a tool for organising work and presenting to colleagues - it takes time to set up but is an effective sharing tool particularly fora virtual team. I also use to make notes of presentations and capture thoughts, particularly if the subject is new and has many facets. The image then helps gather thoughts after the event to pick out the insights.
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Dec 11, 2019 3:52 AM
Luis Branco
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Dear Tim
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
When you use this tool with broken teams around the world do you build together with people or display the map?
Want to talk a little about your approach?
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dec 10, 2019 7:34 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Luis
In fact, I replied to both of your questions in my response earlier:
Results: Good Collaboration + Helpful in Delivery Presentations
Difficulty: It can become cumbersome with much details on it and will be difficult to communicate a shared understanding.
RK
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dec 10, 2019 8:10 PM
Replying to Vincent Guerard
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Luis,
No, I have not stopped using this tool. Just use it less frequently in the last few months.
Dear Vincent
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dec 10, 2019 10:21 PM
Replying to Ashleigh Kennett-Smith
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I use mindmaps to visualise WBS and dependencies for scheduling. I've had limited success in using it with teams mainly due to the lack of suitable display systems so the team can see the whole picture and lack of drag and drop (touch) on large screens (changes in technology mean I should probably try again).
Dear Ashleigh
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
Did you notice the approach Stéphane takes when using this tool?
Once done on paper and as a team you can create a computer prohrama
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dec 11, 2019 3:04 AM
Replying to Tim Podesta
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I have used mind maps as a tool for organising work and presenting to colleagues - it takes time to set up but is an effective sharing tool particularly fora virtual team. I also use to make notes of presentations and capture thoughts, particularly if the subject is new and has many facets. The image then helps gather thoughts after the event to pick out the insights.
Dear Tim
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
When you use this tool with broken teams around the world do you build together with people or display the map?
Want to talk a little about your approach?
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1 reply by Tim Podesta
Dec 11, 2019 4:03 AM
Tim Podesta
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I have used as a way of sharing and creating new content - my experience is to make small adjustments while sharing on line rather than do major editing as you lose people.
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Tim PodestaDirector of PM/PMO| Former BP- now IndependentPenn, Bucks, United Kingdom
Dec 11, 2019 3:52 AM
Replying to Luis Branco
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Dear Tim
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
When you use this tool with broken teams around the world do you build together with people or display the map?
Want to talk a little about your approach?
I have used as a way of sharing and creating new content - my experience is to make small adjustments while sharing on line rather than do major editing as you lose people.
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Dec 11, 2019 11:51 AM
Luis Branco
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Dear Tim
Thank you for sharing your opinion with us
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dec 11, 2019 4:03 AM
Replying to Tim Podesta
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I have used as a way of sharing and creating new content - my experience is to make small adjustments while sharing on line rather than do major editing as you lose people.
Dear Tim
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Kirsten ModlinSr. Management Consultant - Actively Seeking Employment Opportunities| ZoeWater LLCExcel, Mn, United States
I use mindmaps (specifically, Xmind) for brainstorming and developing process. It is a very helpful tool to visualize flow, identify gaps to that flow as well as performing quantitative sizing (are we talking a Football Team or an Army?) There are many uses which have supported my success at the onset of stakeholder discussions, helping to firm up direction and agreement around scope. Check out some of the templates available. This should give you a taste for usability. Hope this helps!
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1 reply by Luis Branco
Jan 21, 2020 12:58 PM
Luis Branco
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Dear Kirsten
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
Do you use models supported by computer programs or the free-hand tool?
Do you want to share the results with us using Mind Maps?
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Jan 21, 2020 12:27 PM
Replying to Kirsten Modlin
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I use mindmaps (specifically, Xmind) for brainstorming and developing process. It is a very helpful tool to visualize flow, identify gaps to that flow as well as performing quantitative sizing (are we talking a Football Team or an Army?) There are many uses which have supported my success at the onset of stakeholder discussions, helping to firm up direction and agreement around scope. Check out some of the templates available. This should give you a taste for usability. Hope this helps!
Dear Kirsten
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
Do you use models supported by computer programs or the free-hand tool?
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Mind maps are good for brain storming in groups and working out peoples trail of thought. A good starting point to generate ideas about a new product/service, new target markets, new approaches to old problems and any other situation where you need group contribution to solve a problem. Also the mind map as an output can used as a basic project plan and approach for project management.
Daire
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2 replies by Daire Guiney and Luis Branco
Jan 22, 2020 4:17 AM
Luis Branco
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Dear Daire
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.
Do you use models supported by computer programs or the free-hand tool?
Do you want to share the results with us using Mind Maps?
Jan 22, 2020 1:35 PM
Daire Guiney
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Dear Luis,
I started using mind maps for my Leaving Certificate English essays, when braining storming a topic under exam conditions. Additional points were awarded to people who used mind maps and were able to display how they put their thought into an essay format. Since then I used free hand thought bubble approach to mind maps and freeware digital application. But the underlining process and principle has changed very little following the format of "simple is better". The use of mind maps has been proven to solve complex problems using a trusted technique.
