April 18, 2007
Read My Review of Open Mind Business 2.0
Read My Review of Open Mind Business 2.0 OpenMind 2 Business Edition offers impressive mind mapping toolset, extraordinary ease of use

In the battle for market leadership for mind mapping software, OpenMind 2 Business Edition is a dark horse that's coming up fast through the pack. Read this "first look" review to learn why it should be on your short list of must-evaluate programs.
Wanted: Your Mind Mapping Software Success Stories
According to the surveys of users of mind mapping software that I have conducted, one of the biggest needs that many of you have is to see examples of successful software-produced mind maps, and to understand what makes them work. In other words, many of you are looking for case histories that illustrate some of the best practices of visual mapping.

As part of my research for an expanded and updated second edition of my popular Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software e-book, I have decided to address this need by collecting mind mapping case histories from you, the readers of this e-newsletter. If you have used mind mapping software to create a visual map that meets your needs exceptionally well (it has saved you time, helped you solve problems or handle "information overload" very effectively, for example), I'd like to hear from you. I'd like you to submit a case history and send me a screen shot of your favorite productivity-increasing map.

To make this easy, I have created a Word document where you can submit your information to me in a structured format. To download this form, please click on this link and follow the instructions to save the document to your computer. The document contains instructions and guidelines to help you gather your thoughts and write your case history.

What's in it for you? If I use your case history in my e-book, you will receive a free copy of it when it is published (hopefully a few months from now!). In addition, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you're contributing to a growing body of knowledge of the best practices of software-produced visual maps.

I'm already getting some really interesting case histories, from which I think you're really going to benefit. Great stuff! I look forward to hearing from you, too!

P.S.: If you're unsure what to send, or if I can use what you're thinking of submitting, please don't hesitate to drop me an e-mail at chuck@innovationtools.com.
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The Mind Mapping Power Pack
The Mind Mapping Power Pack The Mind Mapping Power Pack is a set of e-books and video learning sessions that can help you to learn some fresh, new ways to utilize your visual mapping software. For example, author Marcus Ingemann explains:
  • How to compare several similar opportunities, utilizing placement and coloring of your map elements to highlight the pros and cons of each opportunity.
  • How to visualize your goals, step by step, using a visual map.
  • How to visualize the "flow" of a project or process that you're working on.
  • How adding color to your map topics causes your mind to interpret them as if they were on different "layers."
The Mind Mapping Power Pack is available on CD, and comes with a number of bonus resources, including 4 videos, several productivity-enhancing techniques and a workbook containing blank maps from the main e-book that you can use for practice.

Please click here to learn more!
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