Mind mapping is one of the most powerful tools in the design thinker's toolbox. Before moving to the  next phase, what if, we need to distill all that data into information and insights that can be easily  communicated. Mind Map is a graphical and pictorial illustration of the interrelated ideas for a common  goal or objective. It truly makes its mark for empowering imagination to produce new theme of ideas.  Mind Mapping drives people, with a multi-dimensional approach, to generate a consolidated and  concentric solution to the problem. Mind mapping is a great tool to plan, gather ideas and generate  a possible outcome for a common objective.

A Mind Map is an outstanding approach to communicating and team up with others to develop plans or  accomplish key project milestones in an organized way. It allows a person to harness the input of all  members of a group in a dynamic and creative way.

I was appointed as a project manager in a team. It was a challenging project to plan and implement in a  shorter time (tight schedule) with budget constraints and limited resources. The project was to implement  Project Management Portfolio solution for the PMO. It was an integration of more than seven (7)  software along with customization of software as per demand and requirement. Project Challenges for  Project team were:

1-      RFQ document was missing with several key information.

2-      Project was a new venture and project for a consulting company.

3-      Project team was comprised of an enthusiast and expert professionals, but new to plan and  implement such type of project.

I was engaged in imparting training and facilitate the Brainstorming session. I developed the mind map to  highlight the project requirements, scope, schedule, and cost along with high-level Risks. At that point  had a nitty gritty dialog and contentions with a project team. During a brainstorming session, we  challenged each other i.e. facilitator and project team. The workshop ended with clear objectives, roles,  and responsibilities for every project team member. Every project team member was on the same page  regarding the project scope and high-level Risks. Mind mapping workshop facilitation helped Project  team to deliver the project on time within budget. when I want to do something analytical, I make a list.  When I'm trying to do something creative, I make a mind-map. In design thinking I use the mind mapping  process to capture and represent the minds of our customers. I involve our colleagues in order to develop  a common mind among them regarding the current reality of a design challenge. Through mind mapping,  I extract meaning from data in a way that lets patterns and insights emerge.

It's used to look for patterns, it's used to look for insights, that lead to more creative solutions to your  design challenge. That’s why I would again use it.


Mind mapping is one of the most powerful tools in the design thinker 's toolbox . Before moving to the next phase , what if , we need to distill all that data into information and insights that can be easily communicated . Mind Map is a graphical and pictorial illustration of the interrelated ideas for a common goal or objective . It truly makes its mark for empowering imagination to produce new theme of ideas . Mind Mapping drives people , with a multi - dimensional approach , to generate a consolidated and concentric solution to the problem . Mind mapping is a great tool to plan , gather ideas and generate a possible outcome for a common objective . A Mind Map is an outstanding approach to communicating and team up with others to develop plans or accomplish key project milestones in an organized way . It allows a person to harness the input of all members of a group in a dynamic and creative way . I was appointed as a project manager in a team . It was a challenging project to plan and implement in a shorter time ( tight schedule ) with budget constraints and limited resources . The project was to implement Project Management Portfolio solution for the PMO . It was an integration of more than seven ( 7 ) software along with customization of software as per demand and requirement . Project Challenges for Project team were : 1- RFQ document was missing with several key information . 2- Project was a new venture and project for a consulting company . 3- Project team was comprised of an enthusiast and expert professionals , but new to plan and implement such type of project . I was engaged in imparting training and facilitate the Brainstorming session . I developed the mind map to highlight the project requirements , scope , schedule , and cost along with high - level Risks . At that point had a nitty gritty dialog and contentions with a project team . During a brainstorming session , we challenged each other i.e. facilitator and project team . The workshop ended with clear objectives , roles , and responsibilities for every project team member . Every project team member was on the same page regarding the project scope and high - level Risks . Mind mapping workshop facilitation helped Project team to deliver the project on time within budget . when I want to do something analytical , I make a list . When I 'm trying to do something creative , I make a mind - map . In design thinking I use the mind mapping process to capture and represent the minds of our customers . I involve our colleagues in order to develop a common mind among them regarding the current reality of a design challenge . Through mind mapping , I extract meaning from data in a way that lets patterns and insights emerge . It 's used to look for patterns , it 's used to look for insights , that lead to more creative solutions to your design challenge . That ’s why I would again use it .