mind mapping introduction speller 2008

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1 Thomas H. Speller, Jr. 2008, Engineering Systems Division (ESD), Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Todays Topics on Creativity

Introduction

Creativity Nature

Design Rules and Combinatorics

Work of Vance and de Bono TRIZ theory

Radiant Thinking, Mind Mapping tool


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The chisel was unleashing the

beauty and image/figure within the

marble bursting to be revealed.Michael Angelo

Let your creative energy radiate from both sides of

your brain, from the kernel of your Mind Map Applied Radiant Thinking

Mind Map Philosophy:


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What is a Mind Map (1 of 2)?

A Mind Map is a powerful graphic technique

which harnesses the full range of corticalskills in a single, powerful manner word,

image,

number, logic,

rhythm,

color

spatial awareness

It gives you the freedom to roam the expanses of your brain.The Mind Map can be applied to every aspect of life whereimproved learning and clearer thinking enhances human

performance.

Mind Map

Brings it all

together!


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What is a Mind Map (2 of 2)?

Originated in the late 1960s by Tony Buzan

Similarly to a road map, a Mind Map: Provides an overview of a large subject/area.

Enables you to plan routes/make choices and lets youknow where you are going and where you have been.

Allows you to Gather and Represent large amounts ofdata.

Encourages problem solving by showing you newpathways.

Is Attractive, easy to read, muse over and remember.Bottom Line:

Let you see the whole picture andthe details at thesame time.

It is a tool, not a solution!
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Creative Thinking and MindMaps

To clear the mind of paradigms, thus providingspace for new creative thought

To capture and develop flashes of insight when

they occur To explore all the creative possibilities of a given

subject

To encourage more consistent creative thinking

To create new conceptual frameworks withinwhich previous ideas can be reorganized

To plan creatively

A Mind Map Enables One:


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Why Mind Map?

Disadvantages of traditional linear notes:

Energy and time wasted writing downsuperfluous words

Other information may be missed while

noting down one idea

Take longer to read and review

Associations and connections between key

words and ideas not readily apparentAttention wanders easily

Lack of color and other visual qualities handicapmemory


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Mind Map - Basics Mind maps work the way the brain works

Not in nice neat lines Memory is naturally associative, not linear

Any idea probably has thousands of links in your mind.Mind maps allow associations and links to be recordedand reinforced

The mind remembers key words and images,not sentences Try recalling just one sentence from memory! Mind

maps use just key words and key images, allowing more

information to be put on a page Mind maps are more visual and depict

associations between key words, they aremuch easier to recall than linear notes


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How To Do it

Starting from the center of the page (rather thantop-left corner) your thoughts radiate out from acentral theme in all directions.

Main Points flow out from central theme Restrict words to few, key phrases

Each new idea should have a unique color or symbol Subordinate ideas branch out from main

branches Change of fonts to key brain

Same color as main branch Use images wherever practical

Mental triggers

Link and associate ideas

Draw arrow, comments, etc to show linkages


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How to Mind Map


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The Mind Map Creative Thinking Mechanism

Associate new and unique ideas with pre-existing ones

Use different colors in creative thinking

Use different shapes in creative thinking

Combine unusual elements

Magnify and use dimension

Adjust conceptual position

Rearrange and link pre-existing concepts

Respond to an aesthetically pleasing object

Respond to and emotionally pleasing object

Respond to an object which appeals to the senses ofsight, touch, hearing, smell and taste

Uses interchangeable shapes and codes1

The Mind Map Book, T. Buzan, Penguin, 1996.


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Examples of Mind Mapping


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Counter Littoral Threat WeaponFunctional Decomposition

Destroying Threat

Propulsing Guiding System

Controlling

Energizing Detonating

DeactivatingThreat


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Counter Littoral Threat WeaponFunctional Decomposition

Destroying Threat

Propulsing Guiding SystemControlling

Energizing

DeactivateThreat

Propulsion

System

Generator of

Thrust

Guidance

System

Active targetfeedback system

Depthsensor

Weapon steeringsystem

Control

Hardware Software

Fuel

Explosive

Detonating


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NeedDefined

Problem

Defined

IntentSpecification

System Architecting of a

Counter Littoral Threat

Weapon


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From System Architecting to Torpedo Product

P i f P i i l D l t


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Progression of Principles Development

as Applied Radiant Thinking

1. Collect data2. Make observation(s) from the data based

on analysis

3. Empirically verify observations4. Describe observation(s)

5. Develop Descriptive principle

6. Develop Prescriptive principle7. Develop Normative principle

8. If universally true, then make a Law

Synthesized Principles from


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Synthesized Principles from

Snippets of Observations


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Application #1 Reading Notes

Recording Short Statements while readingan article or book is relatively Quick, andprovides a platform for memory retention, as

well as future output. Example:

Product Design and Development Customer

Needs Identification Use Mindmap to summarize key points of chapter.

Use Mindmap to display key points in DocumentOutline Form (conversion to Word)


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Applic

ation

#1

B

ookNotes

ProductDe

signandDevelopment,Chapter4

Chapter Sections

Examples/ Points


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The Mind Map is very Concise:If we convert the map to MSWord,

PowerPoint or MS Project Format,

we automatically get a pretty good

outline of our thought process ..


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Slides and Notes are Automatic


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Example 2 Summarize Concepts


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Taking Live Notes

Mind Map is both quicker, and more efficient

than hand notes for most lectures

Mind Map is NOT necessarily good forTechnical Lectures??????

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Mind Map References Software

http://www.mindmapper.com

http://www.conceptdraw.com http://www.mindmanager.com

http://www.mindjet.com/us/

http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_PageFreeware

http://www.womenfolk.com/creativity/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mind_mapping_software

Tony Buzan video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlabrWv25qQ

Google: mind map; creativity, etc. to view different perspectives andheuristic techniques used for stimulating creativity

Books

The Mind Map Book, T. Buzan, Penguin, 1996.
http://www.mindmapper.com/http://www.conceptdraw.com/http://www.mindmanager.com/http://www.mindjet.com/us/http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Pagehttp://www.womenfolk.com/creativity/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_maphttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mind_mapping_softwarehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlabrWv25qQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlabrWv25qQhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mind_mapping_softwarehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_maphttp://www.womenfolk.com/creativity/http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Pagehttp://www.mindjet.com/us/http://www.mindmanager.com/http://www.conceptdraw.com/http://www.mindmapper.com/


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Appendix

Specific Ideas for Manual Mind Mapping

(If you dont want to use the computer

software, or just prefer to do it by hand)


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APPENDIX Manual Mind Maps Manual Mind Mapping

Turn a large A4 (11.7" x 8.3") or preferably A3 (16.7" x 11.7"), white sheet of paper on it'sside (landscape), or use a Mind Map pad.

Gather a selection of colored pens, ranging from fine nib to medium and highlighters.

Select the topic, problem or subject to be Mind Mapped.

Gather any materials or research or additional information.

Start in the centre with an unframed image approximately 6cm high and wide for an A4and 10cm for an A3.

Use dimension, expression and at least three colors in the central image in order toattract attention and aid memory.

Make the branches closest to the centre thicker, attached to the image and wavy(organic). Place the Basic Ordering Ideas (BOIs) or the 'chapter heading' equivalents onthe branches.

Branch thinner lines off the end of the appropriate BOIs to hold supporting data (mostimportant closest).

Use images wherever possible. The image or word should always sit on a line of the same length.

Use colors as your own special code to show people, topics, themes or dates and tomake the Mind Map more beautiful.

Capture all ideas (your own or others), then edit, re-organise, make more beautiful,elaborate or clarify as a second stage of thinking.

Source: http://www.mind-map.com/EN/sitemap.html

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Manual Mind Map Laws

These are the brain-reflecting foundation structures of a Mind Map.The more of them you follow, the more effective your Mind Map.

Start in the centre with an image of the topic, using at least 3 colours.

Use images, symbols, codes and dimensions throughout yourMind Map.

Select key words and print using upper or lower case letters.

Each word word/image must be alone and sitting on its own line. The lines must be connected, starting from the central image. The

central lines are thicker, organic and flowing, becoming thinner as theyradiate out from the centre.

Make the lines the same length as the word/image.

Use colours your own code throughout the Mind Map.

Develop your own personal style of Mind Mapping. Use emphasis and show associations in your Mind Map.

Keep the Mind Map clear by using Radiant hierarchy, numerical orderor outlines to embrace your branches.

Source: http://www.mind-map.com/mindmaps_howto.htm


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