Workshop4-Brainstorming and Mind Mapping

CUTTING EDGE
MODULE LEVEL III
TOOL A - BASIC LANGUAGE &

PERSONALITY SKILLS
Brainstorming and Mind Mapping
By
Kiran Sandhu
WLC Chandigarh
Objectives
•Some basic facts about the brain
•What is the brain and what is the mind
•What is a mind map
•How to create one

•What is the use
•Brainstorming
•Using Mind Maps for brainstorming
•Activity - creating based on client specifications
•Mind maps and taking notes
•Mind Maps and improving memory
Human Brain
Our brain's potential is infinite.
Its divided into the Left hemisphere and the Right hemisphere.
Left Hemisphere Right Hemisphere

Communicates by using Communicates using images
words, has highly (pictures), has highly
developed verbal abilities, developed spatial abilities, is
is logical and systematic, intuitive and imaginative,
concerned with matters concerned with emotions and
as they are. feelings.
Facts about the Brain
•Brain can feel no pain.
•Neurons develop @ 250,000 neurons per minute during early pregnancy
•Every time you recall a memory or have a new thought, you are creating a
new connection in your brain
•The average number of thoughts that humans are believed to experience

each day is 70,000
•Brain weight and size is not indicative of mental ability
•The brain can live for 4 to 6 minutes without oxygen, and then it begins
to die. No oxygen for 5 to 10 minutes will result in permanent brain
damage.
Mind versus Brain
Distinction Between Mind And Brain
Our mind is
Our brain is the 1.4
the intangible
Kg (3 pounds)
controller of our
of tangible,
realities including our
convoluted gray
thoughts, knowledge,
matter that resides
implicit assumptions,
in our heads.
values, emotions,
intentions, habits, and
behavior.
Functions of Mind
•Collecting data or information
•Interpreting the received information
•Remembering data , information or idea
•Creativity etc.
What are mind maps?
‘A mind map is a diagram used to

represent words, ideas, tasks, or
other items linked to and arranged
around a central key word or idea.
How to create a Mind Map?
Guidelines for creating Mind Maps:
1) Start in the center with an image of the topic, using at least 3 colors.
2) Use images, symbols, codes, and dimensions throughout your

Mind Map.
3) Select key words and print using upper or lower case letters.
4) Each word/image is best alone and sitting on its own line.
5) The lines should be connected, starting from the central image. The
central lines are thicker, organic and flowing, becoming thinner as they
radiate out from the centre.
6) Make the lines the same length as the word/image they
support.
7) Use multiple colors throughout the Mind Map, for visual

stimulation and also to encode or group.
8) Develop your own personal style of Mind

Mapping.
9) Use emphasis and show associations in your

Mind Map.
10) Keep the Mind Map clear by using radial

hierarchy, numerical order or outlines to
embrace your branches.
Mind maps can be made either roughly by hand or

by using softwares like Novamind512, reeMind,
SciPlore MindMapping, XMIND etc.
Mind Map For The Topic - “Guidelines For Creating
Mind Maps “
Mind Map and its use
It is used –
•To generate, visualize, structure, and
classify ideas
•As an aid in study, organization,

problem solving, decision making, and
writing.
Mind maps can be used for:
•Problem solving
•Notes taking
• Outline/framework design
•Brainstorming
•Marriage of words and visuals
•Individual expression of creativity
•Condensing material into a concise and memorable
format
•Team building or synergy creating activity
Brainstorming
Brainstorming is a group
creativity technique designed to
generate a large number of ideas
for the solution of a problem.
Brainstorming encourages all

participants to have an equal
say in the process
Technique
•Participants are asked to write their ideas anonymously. Then

the moderator collects the ideas and each is voted on by the
group. The vote can be as simple as a show of hands in favor of a
given idea. This process is called distillation.
•After distillation, the top ranked ideas may be sent back to

the group or to subgroups for further brainstorming.
For example, one group may work on the color required

in a product. Another group may work on the size, and so
forth. Each group will come back to the whole group for
ranking the listed ideas.
How to Use Mind Maps for Brainstorming?
Mind Mapping is a graphical representation of the way we generate
and organize our ideas in our brain.
So it is a great choice to use when we want to generate more ideas
and here is how to use for that:
Step 1 – Take a piece of blank paper, turn it landscape (ideally) and
write your starting idea in the centre of the page
Step 2 – when your first idea comes to mind, add it as a main branch
to your fledgling mind map.
Step 3 – when your second and subsequent ideas come to mind either
add them to an existing branch (if they are related) or start a new
branch if there is no logical place to put your new idea.
Step 4 – keep repeating the above process until you have got more
ideas than you think you will ever need.
CREATIVITY
Paul Foreman, the prolific mind mapper of

Mind Map Inspiration says -
"Mind maps open the floodgates to creativity and are a brilliant format
for thinking. Occasionally to fire the imagination, a new theme, central
starting point or idea is needed. Whilst "thinking outside the box" has
become a familiar term, harnessing ideas from the silence within may
be a relatively new concept. Tapping into our inner resources can
provide the necessary armory for idea creation. “
Mind map + Brainstorming = Unique Creativity

How to Use Mind Maps for Creativity?
Activity
Imagine we received a client brief, his company is called Green and it is an

environment oriented one with the goal of trees conservation and he need s a logo.
In the briefing he specify that he wants the color green for the logo and this must
have a nature element.
Our goal is to create a unique and outstanding logo.
In groups make a mind map and use it to create a logo for the client.
Sample Mind Map for the Logo
Now that we have the Mind Map of our brainstorming lets find the ones who will
helps us make our logo (based on the example).
We can use trees and leaves who are also related to life. Lets use this three
elements to make a simple logo.
And the result can be something like this:
We can have an infinite amount of possibilities, but it’s only an example

to demonstrate the essence of Mind Map in our brainstorming process.
Notes Taking and Memorizing
Mind Maps are a great way for students to make notes on all
of the information they receive.
What is traditional note making?
Traditionally, when studying, we make notes in a linear, list style by making lines
and lines of information.
Why are linear notes bad?
By making notes in this way we end up with ugly, dense lines of text which are difficult
to read and understand.
By writing notes in list form you are forced to isolate pieces of information, and you
will feel unable to make connections between your ideas.
You find ideas written in this way hard to read, and you don't look forward to
reviewing your notes
How to Use Mind Maps for Notes Taking?
1) Write the title of the subject you're exploring in
the center of the page, and draw a circle around it.
This is shown by the circle marked 1 in Figure 1,
above.
2) As you come across major subdivisions or
subheadings of the topic (or important facts that
relate to the subject) draw lines out from this
circle. Label these lines with these subdivisions or
subheadings. These are shown by the lines
marked 2 in Figure 1.
3) As you "burrow" into the subject and uncover

another level of information (further
subheadings, or individual facts) belonging to
the subheadings above, draw these as lines
linked to the subheading lines. These are shown
by the lines marked 3 in Figure 1.
4) Finally, for individual facts or ideas,

draw lines out from the appropriate
heading line and label them. These are
shown by the lines marked 4 in Figure 1.
Improve memory with Mind Mapping
The act of Mind Mapping increases

Association
imagination
creativity
How can Mind maps help in improving memory ?
 Mind Maps only contain keywords. This means that the information to
remember is prompted by short, memorable words with meaning - not reams of
notes!
 Mind Maps promote associations and connections
Mind Maps use colour and images, which stimulate your imagination.
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CUTTING EDGE

MODULE LEVEL III

TOOL A - BASIC LANGUAGE &

•How to create one

Left Hemisphere Right Hemisphere

•Brain can feel no pain.

•Neurons develop @ 250,000 neurons per minute during early pregnancy

•The average number of thoughts that humans are believed to experience

•Brain weight and size is not indicative of mental ability

Distinction Between Mind And Brain

•Collecting data or information

•Interpreting the received information

•Remembering data , information or idea

‘A mind map is a diagram used to

2) Use images, symbols, codes, and dimensions throughout your

4) Each word/image is best alone and sitting on its own line.

7) Use multiple colors throughout the Mind Map, for visual

8) Develop your own personal style of Mind

9) Use emphasis and show associations in your

10) Keep the Mind Map clear by using radial

Mind maps can be made either roughly by hand or

•As an aid in study, organization,

Brainstorming encourages all

•Participants are asked to write their ideas anonymously. Then

•After distillation, the top ranked ideas may be sent back to

For example, one group may work on the color required

Paul Foreman, the prolific mind mapper of

Mind map + Brainstorming = Unique Creativity

Imagine we received a client brief, his company is called Green and it is an

Our goal is to create a unique and outstanding logo.

And the result can be something like this:

We can have an infinite amount of possibilities, but it’s only an example

What is traditional note making?

3) As you "burrow" into the subject and uncover

4) Finally, for individual facts or ideas,

The act of Mind Mapping increases

How can Mind maps help in improving memory ?

 Mind Maps promote associations and connections

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