A smart card is the best assistant in any business. How to draw maps (from Sergei Shipunov)

“Mental map... Esoteric again?” - I thought when I first read this title more than six months ago. Then I got into it and tried to draw my plans for the week in this format. It turned out surprisingly easy and interesting.
Here I could write that since then I began to use cards constantly, but this is not so. I forgot about them. And I remembered only in August, when I was planning a vacation trip. This is what came out of it.

What are mind maps

Several months passed after the first meeting with the cards. I planned my time: the Pomodoro timer rang, the Eisenhower Matrix worked, the calendar was filled with activities and painted in different colors. But I had the feeling that there was some other cool method, but I couldn’t remember it.

And suddenly, having accidentally stumbled upon a review of services for mind maps, I realized what tool I was missing. The puzzle came together and away we go - a map for going to the store, for planning life goals, for work. Maps, maps, maps...They were blue and multi-colored, in mindmaps and on album sheets. Now the euphoria has subsided, and I use them more soberly. I'll tell you how and when.

Mind maps and me

These gizmos are effective where you need to sketch out a general vision of the situation and detail it step by step. With the help of maps, my colleagues compose semantic cores, design a site map, conduct market research, generate ideas, prepare for presentations, organize events, plan a budget and simply make a to-do list for the week.

Where can I use the cards?

1. Working with information (presentations, speeches)

What am I doing
Using cards I collect information and sort it. What I know about the subject: properties, disadvantages, features, use - all this easily fits into the mind map scheme.

What should you do
Replace a boring lecture with a simple presentation and you will capture the audience's attention. Replace it with an interesting presentation and you will also win the respect of your audience.

2. Learning and remembering

What am I doing
The same as in the previous paragraph: I highlight the main issue, put it into sections. A huge plus of cards is that you can complete the drawings of branches if a new thought suddenly comes to mind. That's why I always draw with reserve. I’m not very friendly with services yet; I prefer a snow-white sheet of paper and colored markers.

What should you do
Create notes for lectures or books, write various texts (coursework, dissertations, articles), analyze the text. You can use detailed maps (1 map - 1 question), you can write down basic schemes.
By the way, most of you have seen something like mind maps in textbooks - these are flowcharts of the main questions of the course.

3. Brainstorming.

What am I doing
I come up with ideas (what to give for a holiday), solve problems (where to find time to study) - this is how cards help with brainstorming. I can draw cards alone or with colleagues, in any case it is effective.

What should you do
Maps for brainstorming are drawn as usual. In the center is the problem, large branches are solutions, small branches are features or consequences. If you need to generate ideas, then there will be a topic in the center, and the ideas themselves are large branches.

4. Decision making.

What am I doing
I am a logician to the core. Intuitive decisions are not my strong point. And here I have differences with Tony Buzan, the founder of the mind mapping method. It is believed that drawing and the use of symbols stimulate creative thinking, which means that the brain is tuned to search for an effective and non-standard way out of the situation (I don’t argue with that). And at such moments, intuition turns on and we make a decision based on it (here’s the catch).
Therefore, I simply write the problem in the center of the sheet, with branches of the 2nd level I designate everything possible solutions, and the 3rd level branches are the consequences of these decisions.

What should you do
Write down the problem and turn it around from all sides, at the same time writing down everything that comes to mind. We organized our thoughts and saw the solution. Those who find it easier to handle facts and figures write them on branches. And whoever relies on intuition will bet on the associativity of the cards.

5. Planning.

Plan work and personal projects, budget or time.

What am I doing
First, I wrote down on the map all the books I want to read. Then I singled out from the book the form in which I would learn the material (synopsis, summary). And I created a similar goal on SmartProgress.
And then a big drawback of the cards emerged - it is difficult to tie them to deadlines. On a Gantt chart, for example, it is clearly visible which event should take place and when, and the temporal relationship of events is visible. And on the mind map you can only sign the deadline by which the task must be completed. In SmartProgress you can set intermediate deadlines, there are deadline reminders. So these two tools work well together.

What should you do
In the center of the sheet, indicate a goal, for example, “to celebrate a wedding anniversary.” And then write down the associations. Choosing a venue, list of guests, menu, budget, program - these are the key lines of your mind map. From each large ray, several more small rays depart, specifying who and in what way you will invite, what elements of the program will be, and who is responsible for them.

Why is this particular form advantageous?

Any incoming information must first be formed into an image. Then it will be remembered much easier and for a longer period. The role of cards is to organize, systematize, and visually present information. It doesn't matter whether you're planning an anniversary or organizing team work on a project, all the basic data can be fit on one large sheet.

The larger the volume of the cerebral cortex is connected to the perception of information, the better it is remembered. The brain does not think linearly, but associatively, so for most people, mind maps are a suitable tool for planning or working with large amounts of data.

Pros and cons of mind maps

I have already written about the shortcomings - there is no interconnection with deadlines.

And now about the advantages.

The brain first focuses on the key areas of the project. This helps you prioritize.
All main and auxiliary stages of the project are clearly visible. Contradictions, interference, and overlaps are also noticeable.
It is convenient to mark the paths already taken.
It’s easy to expand the project by adding new branches.
You can place heterogeneous elements on maps: megabytes coexist with the number of people.

What if you use mind mapping to plan goals? In combination with SmartProgress It turns out quite effectively. The main directions are determined on the map, and discipline occurs using the service.

How to build maps

Principles of drawing maps

In the center of the sheet or a little higher, draw a central image (idea, goal, problem). Draw from it first-level branches (sub-ideas), with associations or key concepts that slightly reveal the central image. From the branches of the 1st level, take the branches of the 2nd level. If necessary, add 3rd level branches.

12 Tips for Drawing Maps

1. Include imaginative, creative thinking and associative skills. It helps the brain with different sides approach the problem and look for the unusual, but effective solution.
2. Use different colors of branches to separate directions of work. If this is a map with tasks for employees, mark the branches with a specific color for each project participant. There should be no more than 8 colors so as not to get confused. The highest speed of perception is for red, yellow and orange flowers. The lowest is in brown, blue and green.
3. The number of branches of 2 and subsequent levels should not be more than 5-7.
4. The map reflects the style of thinking, so do not try to standardize it.
5. Exaggerated examples are better remembered. Therefore, feel free to draw unusual pictures.
6. Freehand drawing stimulates thinking. Despite the various convenient services, do not neglect white paper and markers.
7. Make images vivid and memorable so that they evoke emotions. This will help the brain work in the right direction.
8. Build the structure according to hierarchy: important concepts are closer to the center, details are further away. You can number the branches if necessary.
9. Less words, more drawings. If there are several words, then write them down in one line so that the eye does not make unnecessary movements.
10. Come up with your own symbols. Lightning is fast, eye is control, light bulb is important.
11. Draw the first level lines thicker to see the importance of actions. The length of the line is equal to the length of the word. Vary the size of the letters to emphasize the importance of the branch.
12. Delimit branches by drawing them into blocks, connecting them with arrows to show the relationship.

Services for mind maps

If you don’t like to draw by hand (and in vain!), then choose paid or free programs for drawing maps on a computer. They differ in design, methods of exporting images, the ability to connect To-do List, and compatibility with platforms.
I use the online service MindMeister. It is combined with Meistertask (scheduler). Plus, you can connect paid PRO packages. The data is stored on the cloud, so I can load maps from any laptop. Bright, lots of possibilities for creativity, intuitive to use. There are templates, I don’t know how anyone likes them, I have enough for now.

Psychologists believe that it is best to draw by hand, activating creative thinking as much as possible, then you will think and solve problems much more effectively. And the modern rhythm of life suggests using any service you like. Well, it's up to you. But mind maps are a really cool tool, I recommend them.

An example of a connection diagram made using an English program. Mind map) - a way of depicting the process of general systems thinking using diagrams. Can also be considered a convenient alternative recording technique.

A mind diagram is implemented as a tree diagram that depicts words, ideas, tasks, or other concepts connected by branches extending from a central concept or idea. This technique is based on the principle of “radiant thinking,” which refers to associative thought processes whose starting point or point of application is a central object. (Radiant is a point in the celestial sphere from which the visible paths of bodies with identically directed velocities, for example, meteors of the same stream, seem to emanate). This shows the infinite variety of possible associations and, therefore, the inexhaustibility of the brain's capabilities. This method of recording allows the connection diagram to grow and expand without limit. Mind diagrams are used to create, visualize, structure and classify ideas, and also as a tool for learning, organization, problem solving, decision making, and writing.

Sometimes in Russian translations the term can be translated as “mind maps”, “mind maps”, “mind maps”, “memory maps” or “mental maps”. The most adequate translation is “schemes of thinking.”

In some European countries, mind maps are used in teaching children primary school schools.

Applications

taking notes of lectures
taking notes from books
preparing material on a specific topic
creative problem solving
planning and development of projects of varying complexity
making to-do lists
communication
conducting trainings
development of intellectual abilities
solving personal problems

Rules for constructing communication diagrams

The larger the sheet, the better. Minimum - A4. Place horizontally.
In the center is the image of the entire problem/task/field of knowledge.
Thick main branches with labels emanate from the center - they indicate the main sections of the diagram. The main branches further branch into thinner branches
All branches are signed with keywords that make you remember a particular concept
It is advisable to use block letters
It is advisable to use as diverse a visual decoration as possible - shape, color, volume, font, arrows, icons
It is important to develop your own style in drawing mind diagrams

Description of a variation of the mind diagram method - the omega mapping method

In the left edge in the center of the sheet, draw a circle (square, diamond - to taste) and enter your name there and what we have here and now. At the opposite end we do the same and enter what we want to receive.

Next. From the starting point, we draw arrows like a fan, indicating the courses of action in a given situation - there can be as many of them as you like. Moreover, it is advisable to strain yourself and indicate all possible ones. After that, we again draw circles (squares, diamonds) at the ends of the arrows, and enter into them what will result from applying this or that method of action.

From the obtained consequences we again draw possible options course of action and again we get consequences placed in the next circles (squares, diamonds).

Ultimately, at least one such chain of actions and consequences should lead to the desired result.

The result is a diagram on which the optimal line of behavior to achieve the goal is easily calculated. Intermediate goals also appear that you can focus on in the process of work. The worst behavior also becomes obvious, which not only will not give the desired result, but will also take a lot of effort and time. We highlight on paper what suits us and concentrate on these moments, not forgetting to throw out the line of behavior that we do not need.

Mind Diagram Management Software

Displaying a circuit diagram in different programs

Software

Free mind diagramming software written in Vym View Your Mind.
XMind for different platforms: Windows, Mac OS X, Debian/Ubuntu, Debian/Ubuntu x64. Available in portable version

Web services

Mindomo- software creating mind diagrams using the Internet
- an online service for creating beautiful hand-drawn circuit diagrams, built on SilverLight
MindMeister - Web 2.0 application for creating mind diagrams, supports export to pdf, MindManager 6 (.mmap), as well as to .rtf document or as an image (.jpg, .gif, .png)
Comapping - Web 2.0 mind diagramming application, supports automatic diagram layout and collaborative editing
Mind42 is a simple, no-frills, but very neatly made service with which the user can create mind diagrams.
Text2MindMap - Converts a text list into a mind map that can be saved as a JPEG file.
Ekpenso is an online service for creating mind diagrams that simplifies the publishing process.
Bubbl.us - online service for collaborative creation of mind diagrams
XMind - online service for publishing mind maps

Literature

Tony and Barry Buzan, Super Thinking, ISBN 978-985-15-0017-4

Links

Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

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Mind map, also known as mind map, thought map and mental map) is an analytical tool that is used if it is necessary to find the most effective solution to a problem. Mind maps can be used for a variety of purposes: to generate ideas, prepare for presentations, organize and conduct various events, take notes on lectures, memorize large amounts of information, plan a work day, the progress of work on a project, or free time and much, much more.

Radiant Thinking

Tony Buzan: “By studying the structure of the brain, I discovered what I had been so persistently looking for. I was inspired by the fact that the human brain is made up of approximately 100 billion cells, each of which contributes to the thought process. The structure of neurons could not but cause admiration: processes extend from the center of the cell in all directions, resembling a branched tree. It occurred to me that using a diagram based on this model, it was possible to create a universal thinking tool. This became the starting point for the development of the theory of radiant thinking, which ultimately led to the creation of the technique of constructing mind maps."

In short, a mind map is a complex diagram that copies the tree structure of a neuron and is built on the basis of associations. However, since its inception in the mid-1960s, mind mapping has proven to be not only an excellent way to keep records, but also an effective thinking tool. The theory has developed rapidly and has found application in a variety of areas - from stimulating creative thinking to improving memory and fighting dementia.

Stages of creating a mind map

A good mind map has three main components.

1. A central image that conveys the topic (subject) of study.

So, if you need a mind map to plan a project, you can place an image of a stationery folder in the center. At the same time, you do not need any special artistic skills.

2. Thick main branches extending from the central image.

These branches represent key topics relevant to the subject matter being studied. Each branch should have its own color. In turn, the main branches are divided into “shoots” of the second and third levels, which represent subtopics.

3. The only thing keyword or an image on each branch.

So…

Step 1

Place a piece of paper horizontally in front of you (as if you were deciding to draw a landscape). In the center with the help of at least three different colors draw a picture of the subject you want to study. In our example, these are the plays of William Shakespeare. If you don't want to draw a portrait of a great poet, draw a pen and ink or any other symbol. The central image stimulates the imagination and evokes associations. If you need to place a word in the center, let it look three-dimensional and be accompanied by an image.

Step 2

Choose a color and draw a thick branch extending from the center image, like a branch from a tree trunk. Give the branch a natural curve, as this is visually more attractive to the brain and will increase the likelihood of remembering information on that branch. Paint over the branch. Its thickness symbolizes the importance of this association in the hierarchy of the mind map.

Step 3

Label the branch with one word or capital letter. In our example, the mind map is dedicated to the plays of Shakespeare, which means that the first branch could be called “COMEDY”, “TRAGEDY” or “HISTORY”. Instead of a word, you can draw a comedian's mask, a dagger or a crown.

Step 4

Draw secondary branches extending from the main one. Then the branches of the third level, extending from the second. Label each branch with one word, or a symbol, or a combination of both. Each character must have its own branch. Take your time: leave a few branches empty, this stimulates the brain to come up with something to fill them with.

Step 5

Choose a different color and draw the next main branch extending from the center image. (Many beginners find it easier to move clockwise around the center image, but you can do whatever works for you.) As before, draw the second- and third-order branches and label each one. Add a few more main branches to make a total of five or six.

Step 6

Now that you have a structure of main branches, you can freely move throughout the mind map from branch to branch, fill in the gaps and add new additional branches as associations arise.

Step 7

If desired, you can add arrows, connecting lines, and links between the main branches to emphasize the relationships between them. Voila - you've created your first mind map!

Let's move on

You can continue to work on the example given and expand the mind map to include, for example:

All 37 of Shakespeare's plays,

His sonnets and poems

As well as basic facts relating to his life and historical era.

Having memorized the information presented on the map, you will know many facts about the life and work of the great poet and, on occasion, you will be able to show off this knowledge. Because mind mapping involves both hemispheres of the brain, the technique is multifunctional and applies to all cognitive functions, including memory, creative thinking, learning, and all forms of thinking. This is one of the reasons why this technique is called the “Swiss army knife of the brain.”

An interesting question: at what point did a person begin to think? The greatest scientists, perhaps, will not be able to give an exact answer to this question. But today, the processes of people’s thinking, the order of constructing logical chains, approximate diagram brain function.

This allows you to manage your thought process with the greatest efficiency if you use your brain correctly using modern programs, for example, mind maps.

Not alone scientific work touches on the topic of the psychology of thinking, many techniques were developed at the turn of the 20th century by eminent luminaries in the field of psychology and biology. One of these scientists is recognized by the world community as Tony Buzan, an English professor who has written a total of more than 100 books on psychology and methods of thinking. The scientist paid great attention to methods of memorization, thanks to which he received many prestigious titles. As proof that his theories work, he set a world record for memorizing vast amounts of information.

The results of Tony Buzan's work were the creation of mind maps - i.e. effective way thinking, remembering, deciding various tasks written down on paper. Using the mind mapping method, you can teach yourself not only to think effectively, but also to make adjustments to your thought processes, sort ideas into shelves, and build the right logical chain

Reflecting thoughts on paper allows a person to clearly see the thinking process- this is an important factor, because People perceive most information visually.

In order for intelligence maps to work as required, it is necessary to take into account following parameters when compiling them:

Use emphasis when constructing (additional highlighting of important elements):

The main image should be located in the center;
The use of graphic images is mandatory;
Feel free to paint with different colors, use at least three shades for one drawing;
Draw three-dimensional images so that the volume is visible;
The size of the font, letters, writing style, line shapes - all this should be different, the creation of a diagram should not be done according to typology;
The elements should be located at the optimal distance relative to each other so that when looking at the drawing your thoughts are not confused.

Try to associate elements:

To reflect the relationship between the elements of the diagram, draw arrows;
Don't forget to use various colors for association, for example: nature is associated with green, new technologies – with grey, laws – with blue;
For association, when building mind maps, use coding.

Try to express your thoughts on paper clearly and clearly:

Each keyword is assigned only one, its own line;
Do not write ornate letters with various complex elements– they can get confused with each other, and writing such letters takes time. It is best to write in regular printed characters;
Keywords are placed directly above the lines that correspond to them. At the same time, the length of the line should not be more than the keyword in order to maintain the thread of thought;
The main lines on the mind map should intersect in one place, preferably in the center, and they should be drawn with thick, smooth strokes;
Do not use complex designs with a large number elements, this makes it difficult to perceive;
When writing, place the words only horizontally, otherwise you will have to turn the paper over or turn your head - this interferes with the concentration of thought and prevents you from seeing the “whole situation.”

Where can I find examples?

It is necessary to maintain hierarchy and consistency using the mind map method, otherwise all efforts can be considered meaningless. You should end up with a drawing in the center of which there will be a main element, reflecting the purpose of thinking, and around it, connected by lines, there will be interconnected elements. You can build such schemes yourself by taking a piece of paper, as well as in other ways, fortunately it’s the 21st century!

To create mind maps, you can use programs for both computers and mobile devices. On the World Wide Web you can easily find a program that is used to create mind maps. Such a program is distributed either on a paid basis or free of charge. And if you don't want to bet on your hard drive any software, then you can find resources that allow you to create mind maps on the Internet, or, as it is also called, online.

Creating a mind map in a special program:

Having decided to use the mind mapping method for the first time and simply reading on the Internet what it is, it is quite difficult to correctly draw the required diagram. Therefore, don’t be lazy to look at examples of work on how to draw intelligence maps correctly.

The best example can only be set by the original source, and therefore, contacting the author directly is the best decision. Tony Buzan's textbooks provide a lot of examples of how mind maps are created, how to use them, which associations are best suited for work and which ones to exclude. Finding books by Tony Buzan on the Internet will not be difficult, fortunately, he is the author of many scientific works.

If you decide to seriously train your memory, your thinking abilities, then start by studying the books of this author, and after that, you can try to draw diagrams, mind maps and try to apply similar methods to solve everyday, life problems.

Let's look at the basic laws of drawing Mind Maps

The main rule: “NO RULES”

Express your ideas as freely as possible.

Be creative, bright, expressive.

The less you limit yourself, the better the map will turn out.

***There is one amendment to this principle: if you are drawing a map not for yourself, but to show it to other people, then you should still adhere to the rules described below.

Your own

Don't try to imitate someone else. Each person has their own thinking style. And since the cards reflect a person’s thinking style, they will have to be different from each other! Find your own style!

Exaggerate

If something is exaggerated, then it is better remembered. Feel free to draw a person who is taller than a tree. Use words: “super”, “hyper”, “mega”... it doesn’t have to be close to reality. One can safely exaggerate this reality.

Frivolous

Humor great power. If your card makes you smile or even laugh, then it evokes an emotion, on the wave of which the card remains better in memory. Add a little light humor to the map! It will do her good.

Beautiful

A beautiful card is a beautiful card. It also attracts the eye. I want to study it more. It's better remembered. It evokes the necessary emotions and associations more strongly. Draw beautifully!

White

It is better to use white (or plain) paper. So that there are no extra cells, lines, etc., which can compete with the lines of the map and make it difficult to study.

A4 or A3

In fact, A2 or a sheet of Whatman paper is better. A map tends to fill up all the space allotted to it, so the more space you have, the more clever thoughts you'll write related to the main topic. It is better to take the paper size with a margin!

Landscape orientation

The map tends to grow sideways. Left and right. Therefore there should be more space there. Accordingly, we place the map horizontally.

Central image

In the center of the sheet

Usually in the center of the sheet. Although a common option is when it is drawn from the left in the center and the branches go to the right.

Bright. Memorable

The image should immediately attract attention. Remain in memory. Call the right emotion. Provoke the work of thoughts in a certain direction. To do this, we draw it bright!

Colored (>3 colors)

We don't skimp on colors. A colored image is better remembered, so we draw it with at least three colors.

Structure

Radial

We adhere to the principle of hierarchy. Closer to the center are more important concepts. Farther from the center - less important concepts. Thanks to this “radial” distribution, it is easier for us to work with the map.

Understandable

To improve the clarity of the map, we use the following elements:

Order: We number the branches with numbers - “1”, “2”, “3”... suggesting in what order they should be viewed.

3-4 branches: We remember about the law of perception: “7+-2”. We try to build the structure in such a way that each branch has a maximum of 3-4 branches.

Halos: We use halos to make the map easier to perceive.

Associative

Any two elements are related by association. This allows us to reconstruct the map even if we only remember 20-30% of the map.

Key

We write only keywords. As a result, we have 20-30 words drawn on the map, and these 20-30 words sometimes store information from 20-30 pages of text. But from each page of text we took only 1 keyword, which allows us to recall information from the text in memory.

1-2 words

There is always a temptation to write down an entire sentence! We don't do this. Select 1-2 keywords. This is usually enough!

1 line

If we have a multi-story structure, then the eyes are forced to move left and right several times. If everything is in one line, then it’s easier!

Letters

We try to write in block letters! Then they are easier to read! The size of the letters can already encode some information, for example, if the letters are “CAPITAL”, then they can be used to write elements from the main branches. If the letters are “lowercase”, then all the others.

The more the better

A person is able to distinguish the smallest shades of colors, so it is worth using this resource to the maximum! But you shouldn’t overdo it too much either. 4-8 colors are usually enough for most cards. If there are more colors, then their diversity begins to dazzle the eyes, and the colors cease to carry the necessary semantic load.

Meaning

Colors can carry a certain meaning. For example, we have a project in which Ivanov, Petrov and Sidorov participate. If together they write a similar map, where they highlight themselves in different colors, then it will be easy for them to navigate who is doing what part of the work. And the colors will carry important semantic meaning.

Highlighter

Sometimes, when elements of information that are important to us are on the periphery of the map - and we want them to attract attention - we can highlight these elements with a “text highlighter”. It is also convenient to mark those parts of the map that have already been completed (if we are talking about planning and tracking current state project).

The central ones are thicker

We draw the lines of the 1st level a little thicker. This makes it easy to immediately understand which elements of the map are the most important. And it makes the hierarchy of the map more clear.

Line length = word length

Extra non-functional lines only distract attention. Therefore, it is desirable that the line be equal to the length of the word it underlines.

Wavy (organic)

According to the classics, it is usually recommended to draw “wavy” lines. Although, in my opinion, both rectangular and angular lines are quite suitable. This is quite normal.

Show connections

The lines also do this important function, as shown by the connections between different elements of the map. Important note: it is advisable to have no more than 3-5 arrow lines on the map. If it is more, then these lines no longer help, but on the contrary, they make the map even more confusing.

Pictures

Use wherever possible

Pictures, drawings, visual images are remembered 10 times better than words!!! Therefore, wherever possible, we try to illustrate our keywords with pictures that are well suited for them!!!

Colored

We draw pictures in color. The pen we use when drawing cards must have at least 4 colors!

Volumetric (3D)

Adding volume to our drawings. In this case, the images will attract attention more strongly and remain in memory.

Symbols

If it is not possible to draw complex pictures, then we try to draw at least the simplest symbols that illustrate this or that keyword. You can use both your own and generally accepted symbols.

Final map

And as a thank you to the readers who read to the end, I present a map that contains all the rules for drawing mind maps listed above.