Do you usually use Mind Maps in your projects?

I use it a lot for brainstorming and organizing ideas.

I feel that when they get too big or the topic needs too much detail/information it gets difficult to make them as effective, so in this case I use them as a high-level approach (or on occasion break them into smaller dependent topics).

For someone willing to explore mind mapping a bit more, I suggest Tony Buzan's Mind Mapping Mastery, where you can learn some nice and easy techniques to make them even more effective.

Tony Buzan was the "father" of Mind Mapping and unfortunately passed away last year.

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.

Daire

Dear João
Thank you for participating in this reflection and for your opinion.

Do you use models supported by computer programs or the free-hand tool?