Reflection – Mind Mapping

Challenge & Selection

Students of high school all over the world were invited to a conference in the US. Each  delegation had to present their country’s environmental problem. After seeing each presentation,  we were told to divide into several groups and try to solve these problems by creating a new  product.  I and my group had to solve the problem of combined sewage overflow of a particular  city, where all the waste would go to the river. The problem was that first of all, there was bad  smell around the river; secondly, there were much waste for people who pursue water sports in  that river. We used the mind mapping tool in order to correctly understand the problem visually  and brainstorm some ideas that will help to find a solution for the issue.

Application

Our group started with sketching the river and pipes to understand the significance of the  problem. Members of group explained the procedure how waste gets to the river and what  happens to it in the river. The picture easily made us understand how the process went. Then, we  tried to list the disadvantages that waste causes and all encompassing victims. Doing this, we  wanted to find out the future users of our product. After that, we drew a table and shared our  insights of what can be done in order to minimize the risks and completely solve the problem.  The sketch that we drew helped us visualize the problem and think from different sides.  In  addition, mind map tool was an effective way to remember the possible consequences of the  problem and victims of the problem, since it is easy to forget some detailed data.

Brainstorming ideas of product led us to use mind mapping tool again, so that we could 1) easily  visualize it, 2) envisage different pros and cons of a product. While creating the product, we  drew the final version of it, writing the detailed description such as used materials, colors and  etc.

Insight & Approach

In my view, mind mapping tool can be very useful in different kinds of problem solving. Since it  makes the challenge seem apparent, you do not forget any nuances of the issue. Moreover, mind  mapping makes us think in an organized way. Every picture or table makes the information clear.  Possibly, many people struggled with problem solving just because the visualized data would  seem very messy. I think mind mapping is an effective way to create organized environment.

Next time, I am going to use mind mapping tool again. However, I think I use it all the time,  whether it is problem solving, or planning or understanding.  I think this tool is important in  decision making that will help us to be objective in solving variety of problems.


Reflection – Mind Mapping Challenge & Selection Students of high school all over the world were invited to a conference in the US . Each delegation had to present their country ’s environmental problem . After seeing each presentation , we were told to divide into several groups and try to solve these problems by creating a new product . I and my group had to solve the problem of combined sewage overflow of a particular city , where all the waste would go to the river . The problem was that first of all , there was bad smell around the river ; secondly , there were much waste for people who pursue water sports in that river . We used the mind mapping tool in order to correctly understand the problem visually and brainstorm some ideas that will help to find a solution for the issue . Application Our group started with sketching the river and pipes to understand the significance of the problem . Members of group explained the procedure how waste gets to the river and what happens to it in the river . The picture easily made us understand how the process went . Then , we tried to list the disadvantages that waste causes and all encompassing victims . Doing this , we wanted to find out the future users of our product . After that , we drew a table and shared our insights of what can be done in order to minimize the risks and completely solve the problem . The sketch that we drew helped us visualize the problem and think from different sides . In addition , mind map tool was an effective way to remember the possible consequences of the problem and victims of the problem , since it is easy to forget some detailed data . Brainstorming ideas of product led us to use mind mapping tool again , so that we could 1 ) easily visualize it , 2 ) envisage different pros and cons of a product . While creating the product , we drew the final version of it , writing the detailed description such as used materials , colors and etc . Insight & Approach In my view , mind mapping tool can be very useful in different kinds of problem solving . Since it makes the challenge seem apparent , you do not forget any nuances of the issue . Moreover , mind mapping makes us think in an organized way . Every picture or table makes the information clear . Possibly , many people struggled with problem solving just because the visualized data would seem very messy . I think mind mapping is an effective way to create organized environment . Next time , I am going to use mind mapping tool again . However , I think I use it all the time , whether it is problem solving , or planning or understanding . I think this tool is important in decision making that will help us to be objective in solving variety of problems .