1. Learn about the special features of mind mapping software

Mind maps have many advantages:

• They can be drawn both by hand and with software (additional advantages: memory retention and data modification as you go along).

• They capture data on a tree structure.

• They help to develop a shared vision of a situation, and can be transformed into roadmaps (who does what?).

• They can be exported to a word processor, a slideshow...

Mind mapping software is unique in that it combines word processing, mapping and presentation, making it an all-in-one tool.

Mind mapping is designed to help you map data and transform it into information.

Mind maps enable you to note relationships and associate concepts. They are particularly useful...