By the end of this course you will be able to:

• How to produce your own mind maps
• Brainstorm new ideas using mind maps
• Use a mind map to make a decision
• Organise your thoughts using thinking and planning maps
• Take better notes in meetings
• Make notes from books and other printed material using mind maps
• Present information using mind maps as a communication tool

What will you learn on this course?

• Thinking About Thinking
  
  This session introduces the thinking process. You will discover why the mind map is a reflection of the way the brain naturally thinks by participating in a series of thinking tasks.


• The Mind Mapping Technique
  
  During this session, you will learn how to read and produce mind maps. You will learn the technique to build a map from start to finish and explore how to enhance your map for memory and learning purposes. You will also learn how to do quick-think maps which will be of benefit in the work environment.


• Mind Maps At Work
  
  This session focuses on how to use mind maps to brainstorm new ideas, make decisions, plan and prioritise, solve problems, take notes in meetings, make notes from printed materials, prepare and present information. You will create several mind maps to enable you to practice your new skills.


• Practical Mind Mapping
  
  This session gives you the opportunity to work on your own mind mapping project. You will create your own mind map(s) from materials you personally bring to the workshop e.g., reports to summarise, documents to plan, produce and present, ideas to brainstorm, plans to create, decisions to make, study books to revise etc.


• Applied Mapping
  
  The course concludes with a review and summary of the content. You will also create your personal mind map to capture your learnings from the day and to think about how you will use mind maps everyday.