Rob Taylor

A Mind Map is a diagram used to represent concepts, ideas, tasks or other items linked to a central theme.

In a Mind Map, the central theme is often illustrated with a graphical image.

SIMPLE – Easy to create, expand, and filter

VISUAL – Easy to remember, to overview, to highlight links and relationships

CREATIVE – Stimulate imagination, boost motivation, and improve productivity

Collaborative – Promote team spirit, encourage group communication, and optimize work processes

The main idea, subject or focus is crystallized in a central image.

The main themes radiate from the central image as "branches".

Each branch includes a key image or word drawn on its associated line.

Topics of lesser importance are represented as "twigs" of the relevant branch.

The branches form a connected "tree-like" structure.

OpenMind2 software is available free to all Vanderbilt staff.

Contact Vanderbilt ITS in order to obtain your own personal copy of OpenMind2.