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About Mind Maps®

The new millennium is being called the Millennium of the mind, and Mind Mapping® is becoming widely accepted in schools, industry and government. The great advantage of a Mind Map® is that it literally "maps" the way your brain sees and creates connections; once mastered, it brings incredible clarity and ease to any decision-making process, using all of the ways your brain processes information - word, image, logic, number, rhythm, colour and spatial awareness, so that you are literally thinking with your whole brain.

Mind Mapping® is a powerful technique used by millions - discover its power today! The advantages of Mind Maps®, such as those shown here, are many:

• The relative importance of each idea is clearly indicated by how near it is to the centre, which clearly features the main idea.
• The links between key concepts will be immediately obvious from their proximity and connection to one another. The brain works primarily with key concepts that it links and integrates. Mind Maps® work in the same way, meaning that recall and review will be faster and more effective.
• The nature of the Mind Map® structure allows for the easy addition of new information.
• Each Mind Map® has its own unique pattern, which further aids recall.
• The open-ended nature of the Mind Map® is a great aid to creativity, allowing the brain to make new and exciting connections with ease.
• With practice, you'll find Mind Maps® help you to be your best in every thinking situation.

Mind Maps®

Uses	Benefits
Learning	Reduce those 'tons of work'. Feel good about study, revision and exams. Have confidence in your learning abilities
Overviewing	See the whole picture, the global view, at once. Understand the links and connections
Concentrating	Focus on the task for better results Using all your cortical skills attracts your attention
Memorising	Easy recall 'See' the information in your mind's eye
Organising	Easy recall Be on top of all the details for parties, holidays, projects or any other subject
Presenting	Speeches are clear, relaxed and alive. You can be at your best
Communicating	In all forms with clarity and conciseness
Meetings	From planning to agenda, to chairing, to taking the minutes...the jobs are completed with speed and efficiency
Training	From preparation to presentation, they make the job easier and much faster
Thinking	Having a method to analyse thoughts - almost a 'way station' for them
Negotiating	All issues, your position and maneuverability on one sheet
Brain Blooming	The new brain-storming in which more thoughts are generated and appropriately assessed.

Come along to a Mind Mapping workshop or organise one for your organisation now!