It’s new. It’s here. Say hello to the all-new MindMeister! Your new editor looks better, feels better and is even easier to use. Ready to fall in love with mind mapping all over again? Here’s what you can do with the all-new […]
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When you need to think of good ideas quickly, starting a brainstorming session is second nature to many of us. Yet ideation and actual ideas are not the same. To close the gap between your thoughts and the page, we’ve collected our […]
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Do you sometimes struggle to get your thoughts organized? Regularly need to brainstorm different ways to solve a problem? Then mind mapping could be the answer. So… what is mind mapping? More to the point… what is a mind map? We answer […]
New findings in cancer research can be life-changing. However, its challenges are many. It means bridging knowledge gaps, engaging colleagues, and creating effective project proposals. In this case study, Barbara Alvarez Martin shares how MindMeister helps drive effective organization at the University […]
Everyone remembers a good story, but a story by itself will only go so far. That’s why storytellers are increasingly using video content to get their point across, and effective planning with mind maps to help them create the best visual content […]
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Say hello to the all-new MindMeister – the world’s best mind mapping software just got better. We’ve completely overhauled our tool to help you create beautiful mind maps in the simplest possible way. In this post, you can find out how MindMeister’s […]
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If you’ve ever groaned at the thought of another classroom group assignment, we’ve got you covered. MindMeister’s effortless, intuitive user interface and collaborative features can fundamentally transform your educational experience. In this post, Henna Brodkin student at the Ohio State University, shares […]
Choosing a mind mapping tool that does your ideas justice can be an intimidating process, and it’s easy to be swayed by all-in-one tools that promise to solve all of your problems in one fell swoop. Navigating the fiercely-competitive market for mind […]
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Welcome back to the final blog post of my three-part series on mind mapping for your new podcast. We’ve covered a lot of ground so far. My first article explored how MindMeister can help you establish the “3 P’s” of Podcasting — […]
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Are you and your team members fully aware of your work scope and key responsibilities? Hilary Jane Grosskopf, Founder of Awake Leadership Solutions, is often surprised at how many leaders are unclear about what their true responsibilities and priorities are at work. […]
Around the world, countless educational institutions use MindMeister to boost learner potential through the power of collaborative mind mapping. However, it is the flexibility of the tool that is often the key to success: enabling educators to define their own teaching style […]
Starting a podcast can be an intimidating process. However, I’ve found that mind mapping has helped me break up large-scale, almost overwhelming projects into smaller, attainable tasks, empowering me to build my successful podcasts one step at a time. Now, I’m excited […]
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This article was updated on October 8, 2021. Recently, Meister’s Hannah Wayne hosted a webinar called Lesson Planning with Mind Maps on Biggerplate, a MindMeister partner. In this post, she looks at some of the key points from that webinar, which include […]
In the field of instructional design, mind maps are an increasingly popular way to organize thoughts and collaborate within a team. During the design process, instructional designers often need to outline courses, brainstorm ideas and collaborate with subject matter experts. Fortunately, mind […]
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Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Meister has helped customers around the world transition smoothly into efficient remote workflows and effective daily processes. Particularly in the banking industry, our clients have been impressed with the capabilities of both MindMeister and MeisterTask in these unusual […]
It all started with an idea. Today marks the 14th anniversary of the initial beta launch of MindMeister: a moment that changed the future of collaborative online mind mapping and provided the spark for over a billion generated ideas all around the […]
The time has come for us to give a very special update to MindMeister — an extensive upgrade with a brand-new look and feel. Introducing: Project Panda! This huge overhaul has seen the creation of an all-new MindMeister: better and more beautiful […]
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If the often-surreal events of 2020 have taught us anything, it is that even the best-made plans can be rendered obsolete by circumstances beyond our control. However, with the year ending and no end to the uncertainty in sight, unpredictability cannot become […]
As a student, knowing how to use mind maps can almost feel like cheating. Once you’ve learned how to create mind maps, you’ll be amazed at how much faster you’ll memorize information and how easy it can be to write essays, create […]
Thousands of teachers all over the world already use and teach mind mapping in their classrooms. As one of the most effective learning techniques, mind mapping can help students take better notes, improve comprehension, and foster creativity. Research from author and visual-thinking […]
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A knowledge map is a powerful tool for communities and organizations to capture and share their most valuable asset: intellectual capital. In the first article of this knowledge mapping series, I provided an introduction to knowledge management—its benefits and best practices. In […]
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The ability to generate ideas — and implement them efficiently — is crucial for the long-term success of businesses, yet few take the time to create a culture that truly fosters creativity and innovation. The first step to establishing such a culture […]
Constant innovation is crucial for businesses who want to stay ahead of the competition. But how do you create a real culture of innovation? How do you foster a free exchange of knowledge and manage ideas efficiently? In this article, we’ll discuss […]
Whether you’re a seasoned marketer with a large budget and team, or just starting out with nothing but your laptop and a big idea — in this article we’ll introduce you to a simple and effective workflow for all your creative marketing […]
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Following the 10-year anniversary of our online mind mapping tool MindMeister earlier this year, we’ve now reached a second milestone which, even more than the last, puts us in a state of awe: As of July 2017, one billion ideas have been […]
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Consultants, trainers and other service providers know how important it is to bring their team and their clients onto the same page. Making sure that the client’s vision and expectations are captured, and that clients understand the project’s goals, objectives, issues and action […]
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This is a guest post from Nitzan Gursky. Nitzan is the Marketing Team Leader at Infolinks, one of the largest monetization networks in the world and the company behind AdShop. Connect with Nitzan on LinkedIn. No advertising campaign can be a success […]
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This post was updated on October 4, 2021. A little while ago, the European Parliament recommended a list of 8 key competencies which they believe all educational institutions should provide their students with, to promote lifelong learning. These key competencies consist of […]
This is a guest post by Jesse Berg, MSIT, M.Ed. Jesse is the author of Visual Leap: A Step-by-Step Guide to Visual Learning for Students and Teachers and a former teacher, instructional technologist, and educational speaker. Connect with Jesse on Twitter via @visualleap. This post was […]
Businesses use storytelling to inspire the people who work for them and sell the next great idea. Teachers use stories to help students learn concepts. Journalists tell important stories that help citizens understand the world around them. And, of course, writers and […]
