How the brain works..…. APPLE

IMAGINATION ASSOCIATION THE HUMAN LANGUAGE IS NOT SPEECH - THAT IS A SUB ROUTINE…

DIVERGENT ASSOCIATION IMAGES RADIAL RADIANT THINKING ASSOCIATION Laws – not strictly true – Guidelines. What ‘we’ may say and what Tony say can be different – we realise flexibility – as reflected in Imm. ASK WHY DO WE HAVE A??? REPEAT ANSWERS IMAGES RADIAL

LIVE….. AND ……UNPLUGGED RADIANT THINKING TRUMP 45th President Born - NY (queens) Economics Degree - The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is the business school of the University of Pennsylvania, a private Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. RADIANT THINKING

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USES REPORT WRITING ESSAY WRITING COURSE PLANNING PROJECT PLANNING ISSUES - thinking about possibilities PLANNING A MEETING… A CALL.. A PRESENTATION Planning a business trip… PERSONAL DEVELOPEMNT : PERSONAL - FINANCE )once did it for my IFA - policies, pensions… messy… ESSAY WRITING COURSE PLANNING PROJECT PLANNING GOAL SETTING BUSINESS PLANNING BRAIN STORMING TRIP PLANNING NOTE TAKING PRESENTATIONs MEETING PLANNING

Count the dots….

30 How about now?

Do you think that a MM is structured doc Do you think that a MM is structured doc? A MM is a structured document – not random, radiant – works how your brain works. Order – brilliant in iMindMap.

Start with a Picture – not just a word – why do we do this Start with a Picture – not just a word – why do we do this? Focal point to base your thoughts – you are essentially daydreaming, this is something Chris will discuss later ... We will discuss the power of images later on in this session – it is a very important part of Mind Mapping

Why do you think we use curved lines rather than straight? Why is it important that a Mind Map looks nice? The Brain Likes to use What the Brain likes to Use... What in nature is straight? Light/Horizon Length – word – not disjointed – importance – natural underlining Audience have a think..... Hard to think of things that are perfectly straight – reverse question

Emphasis Allows you to read in a split second Example in The Mind Map Book Can be one of the most common ‘laws’ people struggle with 10 Reasons Why One Word per Line Is Key: 1. It gives each word a vast amount of creative freedom. 2. It allows you to break down the topic without losing sight of the big picture. 3. It allows a far greater clarity of thought. 4. It allows for more immediate connection and association between ideas. 5. It enhances memory and powers of recall. 6. It provides greater flexibility of thought. 7. It facilitates all learning giving each Mind Map far more unique character. 8. It enhances analysis, concentration, focus, and overall thinking acuity allowing the Mapper to “think on the run”. 9. It expresses the essence of thought. 10. It expresses a far more truthful reflection of reality.

One of the most important aspects of a good Mind Map! Do you like colour? If you could choose between a b &w and a colour TV... What ink did you use in school – black/blue = boring Stimulates you, allows you to make connections and enhances your memory

What’s this? Could you navigate around this map?

Shows that colour has a real purpose

What is the famous saying – a picture paints...? Why are images more powerful than words? You can convey much more in 1 image than 1 word. For example close your eyes and think of your home, which would me easier to convey a picture of your house or a paragraph with information. A criminal case – the jurors are shown pictures to be able to get a full idea of what happened… What is the famous saying – a picture paints...?

What is the famous saying – a picture paints...? Why are images more powerful than words? You can convey much more in 1 image than 1 word. For example close your eyes and think of your home, which would me easier to convey a picture of your house or a paragraph with information. A criminal case – the jurors are shown pictures to be able to get a full idea of what happened… What is the famous saying – a picture paints...?

YOUR MAP…. … THE PERFECT HOLIDAY REMEMBER “FOUNDAMENTALS’ - central image lines - start chunky… get thinner as you go out. images colour single words - STRUCTURE … THE PERFECT HOLIDAY

What is the famous saying – a picture paints...? Why are images more powerful than words? You can convey much more in 1 image than 1 word. For example close your eyes and think of your home, which would me easier to convey a picture of your house or a paragraph with information. A criminal case – the jurors are shown pictures to be able to get a full idea of what happened… What is the famous saying – a picture paints...?

GOAL - to show your tool to unlock the creativity you lost when you were a child….