MindManager moves beyond the basic functionality found in traditional mapping programs by incorporating a vast array of productivity focused tools.

What are MindManager Maps?

Put simply, they are information and ideas displayed in a highly visual and easy to understand format. The visual map format has been proven over and over to be one of the most effective ways to absorb and understand complex information.

It has often been said that 'a picture is worth 1000 words', visual mapping taps into the natural human tendency to associate simple visual stimulus with complex information.

Traditionally mind maps have been utilised by strategic planners, educators, business leaders and project managers to efficiently plan tasks and communicate complex ideas to others.

For a majority of people, simple visual reminders can help them remember huge quantities of information. Examples of this are all around us. It may be a certain taste, smell or song that unlocks vastly complex memories of the past.

By using powerful visual stimulus to trigger memories or thought processes, you are able to understand and manage information much more easily. This process is especially effective at the begriming of a project or during the creative brainstorming phase.

This is the essence of the visual mapping principle, and when harnessed with MindManager 9 you will be absolutely amazed of the benefits.

A MindManager Map is a visual diagram that helps explain information in a unique way, by utilising powerful visual indicators to communicate information in a format that is more quickly understood than traditional linear formats.

Mapping allows you to present complex information visually in a way that is more likely to be understood quickly by the target audience, regardless of if that is you... or your team.

Keep all relevant and supporting information easily accessible and organized with MindManager 9. Include any Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint file, or any PDF file or web page with a topic, including documents from SharePoint™ or Google™ Docs.

Use the rich formatting capabilities of topic notes to add detailed content to your map. You will always have exactly the information and resources you need with a single click.

Find just what you are looking for using MindManager 9’s filtering and search capabilities. Filter or search content based on keywords, priority, flags, map markers, due date, completion %, resources and more. Save your filters so that you can easily switch between views of your filtered map. Always have the right view for the task at hand.

Keep your digital world close at hand. View web pages or applications, such as Google™ Docs, directly inside of MindManager using the embedded web browser. Map web searches from Google™, Yahoo™ and Microsoft® or map your social network from Facebook™ or MySpace™.

View and edit attached Microsoft® Word®, Excel®, Project® and PowerPoint® files within MindManager. No need to disrupt your focus by constantly switching between applications... it can all happen from your map.

Import Outlook, Word, and Project files. Export to Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Visio. Edit Microsoft Office documents directly within MindManager.

	Integration with Microsoft Word®
	Integration with Microsoft Excel®
	Integration with Microsoft Project®
	Integration with Microsoft Outlook®
	Export to Microsoft PowerPoint®
	Export to Microsoft Visio®
	Import into Mindsystems Amode®
	Export to PDF, Image or PDF

One of the most significant advantages of maps are the role they play in creativity and brainstorming in particular.

The traditional method of brainstorming involves pages of butcher’s paper and a often laborious task afterward of trying to sort our the good information from the bad.

The traditional method comparatively causes a great deal of frustration and wasted time.

	Brainstorm quickly and efficiently
	Harness everyone's creativity
	Encourage lateral thought
	Ensure everyone understands
	Enhance team dynamics
	Smart inbuilt brainstorming mode
	Brainstorm to help clarify issues

By using MindManager with a laptop and projector, group comments rapidly come together (using drag and drop) to form patterns that themselves inspire further comments and ideas.

Using MindManager ensures that the key resources of “Group Intelligence” is rapidly and effectively harvested.

Communicate your vision and ideas with the world by transforming your map into a fully interactive Adobe PDF file.

Alternatively, publish it as an interactive Adobe Flash file to a Web page or blog.

Recipients do not need to download and install any software – most desktops are already equipped for consuming these standard file formats.

Create new or import existing appointments, tasks, contacts and notes with Microsoft Outlook directly from MindManager, or send them to MindManager using the MindManager plug-in for Outlook. Ensure that your “big picture” is always synchronized, visible and trusted.

MindManager is popular in group or department settings because it allows procedures and information to be shared in a visually compelling format. Common group use scenarios include:

	Share maps to communicate ideas
	Export maps to images or PDFs
	Sharing concepts with clients
	Creating maps on shared drives

Mindsystems has provisioned MindManager as a SOE tool for some of the world's largest organisations (examples: Rio Tinto, Department of Defence, Woolworths).

Flexible site license options, dedicated Account Managers, stable development history (10+ years) and software maintenance options make MindManager the most enterprise ready mind mapping solution available today.

Easy Learning Curves...

Users can either use the smart inbuilt tutorials, choose from pre-designed template maps or just leap right in and begin mapping on their own!

After familiarising themselves with the intuitive interface, your users will be up and running very quickly.