Idea Mapping by Nast, Jamie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Contents Title Copyright List of Figures Acknowledgments About the Author Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Battle of the Brains

The Turning Point Objectives Today’s Demands on You A Look at Your Own Notes Purpose of Taking Notes Lesson One—Define Your Purpose for Taking Notes

Chapter 2: What is an Idea Map?

Definition of Idea Mapping History Your thought Organization Associative Thinking Lesson Two—Where your Brain Goes, You will follow Lesson Three—Two Individuals’ Idea Maps on an Identical Topic will Look Different Lesson Four—Just Capture Ideas Order Comes Later

Chapter 3: Reading and Creating Idea Maps

The Laws of Idea Mapping Lesson Five—Starting Position: Follow the Laws—for Now How to Read an Idea Map Developing an Idea Map Creating Your Own Idea Map

Chapter 4: The Three Basics of Idea Mapping

Identifying Key Words Identifying Main Branches Drawing Simple Icons Lesson Six—Use Key Words, Identify Main Branches versus Subbranches, and Learn to Draw Simple Icons An Idea-Mapping Exercise

Chapter 5: Detours

Obstacle #1—One Word per Line Lesson Seven—A Single Key Word Generates more thoughts than a Phrase Obstacle #2—Writing Upside Down Obstacle #3—Line Connections Obstacle #4—Markers & Paper Obstacle #5—Main Branch versus Subbranch Obstacle #6—Level of Detail Obstacle #7—Looking for Perfection on the First Draft Obstacle #8—Running Out of Room & Paper Obstacle #9—Images Obstacle #10—“Real-Time” Mapping Obstacle #11—The Idea Generation Process

Chapter 6: Applications

Learning by Seeing Lesson Eight—Get Ideas for Idea-Mapping Applications by Seeing Others’ Examples Problem Employee and Difficult Discussion Marketing Campaign—Youthful Tooth Company Entire Books—(Big Maps!) Dual Core Cancer Map An Introduction to Leadership Coaching Company Mission Statement

Chapter 7: The Question of Software

Software Criteria Benefits of Using Software Software Concerns Lesson Nine—Try using software. Training/Learning Event Sales Cycle Simulator Project Fiscal Year 2005 Summary Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) Suggested Activities

Chapter 8: It’s a Process

Learning a New Skill Lesson Ten—Be Patient with Yourself You’re Learning a New Skill! The Journey for Beth Schultz The Journey for Debbie Showler Carey Grow Questions and Comments

Chapter 9: Team Mapping Method

Defining the Topic Lesson Eleven—Clearly Identify a Single, Simple, and Specific Topic for the Team Mapping Method Individual Idea Map Lesson Twelve—Always Start the Team Mapping Process by Asking Each Participant to Create an Individual Map around the Defined Topic Suggestions First Consolidation Second Consolidation Prioritization Taking Action Review and Update Benefits Your Assignment

Chapter 10: Breaking All the Rules

Breaking the Rules EPA Regulation Summary A Book—Orbiting the Giant Hairball Article Summary in Preparation for a Leadership Development Program The Future World Trade Center Memorial Park

Chapter 11: Your Presentation Revisited

Presentation—Second Attempt Benefits of Presentation Maps

Chapter 12: Idea-Mapping Menu

1. To-Do List 2. Decision 3. Keeping a Journal 4. Personal Planning—Wedding, Party, Holiday Event, Shopping, Vacation 5. Vision or Mission—Individual or Organizational 6. Goals 7. Client 8. Project Plan 9. Problem 10. Book 11. Preparing and Delivering a Presentation 12. Article 13. A Person 14. Phone Calls 15. Job or Process Description (Book of Knowledge) 16. Gift 17. Writing a Document 18. Status Report 19. Team Mapping Process 20. Study Notes 21. In-Box 22. Real-Time Notes 23. Interview 24. Capturing Notes during a Group Meeting 25. Designing a Website 26. Memorizing Information 27. Teaching Someone to Map 28. Organizing Your Thoughts

Chapter 13: Real-Time Idea Mapping—The Final Challenge

The Definition of Real-Time Idea Mapping The Five Keys to Successful Real-Time Idea Mapping Conclusion

Appendix 1: Summary of Lessons Appendix 2: Workshop Information Index About the CD-ROM Download CD/DVD content