Making ideas happen with agile

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12 December 2021

Our latest release (Mind Map Pro 2.0) is here and with it comes the integrated agile task manager. The new features mean that a creative thinking session can lead to an action-based planning session, so bright ideas are never lost of forgotten. But how does it all work? This Q&A provides a quick introduction to making ideas happen with agile.

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What is agile?
What is the link to Mind Map Pro?
How does it work in theory?
How does it work in practice?
Who is it for?
Does it only work for teams?
Who else could use it?

What is agile?

Agile methodology is based on iteration, so it can feel like you’re seeing the evolution of a project as you are working on it. Instead of a working towards a strictly defined end goal, teams that work in an agile way often focus on tasks in short ‘sprints’ of one or two weeks. Once the tasks are completed, a new sprint is put in place and the pattern continues. The evolution happens because the Project Manager is assessing, improving and adapting continuously as the project progresses.

What is the link to Mind Map Pro?

Mind Map Pro has an agile task manager that teams can use to set tasks to ensure their bright ideas become a reality. The agile task manager is customisable to suit bespoke projects and the settings can be changed at any time during a project, but the method of working through tasks visually for creative productivity remains as a consistent benefit.

How does it work in theory?

In theory, a team might use Mind Map Pro during a creative thinking session where they generate new ideas collaboratively by mind mapping. Then the team can re-structure and develop their ideas with data, charts, media files and notes in Mind Map Pro’s ‘detailed view’, whilst discussing the ideas using the integrated live chat. Finally, tasks can be assigned to each idea to move the project forward with an actionable plan.

How does it work in practice?

Tasks can be assigned from within an idea’s ‘detailed view’ (which is like a deep dive into that idea or topic), or the task can be added straight into the backlog of the agile board. It’s totally backwards compatible, so you can assign tasks and then connect them with ideas later. As tasks move through the phases towards completion (for example: in progress, completed…), the tasks can be dragged and dropped along a board so that a team can see the progression visually.

Who is it for?

Our research has shown that the agile task manager is useful for many roles within an organisation, particularly because it is highly customisable, but we also know it works perfectly for Project Managers and others with similar responsibilities. It can be managed by the person who takes charge of turning ideas into action, but the biggest benefits will happen when every member of a team gets involved.

Does it only work for teams?

Mind Map Pro and the agile task manager work brilliantly for teams, but not just for teams. Idea generation, development and task management are relevant for any project, so whether you’re working on research independently or evaluating process improvement with a team, you can adapt the system to suit you.

Who else could use it?

The truth is, absolutely anyone could benefit from creative productivity, but here are just a few examples of how Mind Map Pro and the integrated agile task manager are useful:

Business plans, strategy and improvement, meeting management
Marketing campaigns, content writing and event planning
Client projects, web development and design project management
Health innovation, research and development
Systems, processes and evaluations
Project planning and education

Have we missed something out? Tell us how you use Mind Map Pro, we’d love to know.

Mind Mapping Frequently
Asked
Questions

What are the benefits of mind maps?

Although mind maps can be used for many purposes, the most common use case is for presentations. Mind maps are easy to create, which means it doesn't take much time to create one. Mind mapping is also a great tool for brainstorming because it makes complex ideas easier to understand. It also improves your presenting because it helps you think about how you want to present your ideas on the screen and in text form simultaneously. It also boosts your creativity because it helps you think outside of the box when creating or presenting content and helps you see new ways of thinking that can be implemented into future projects or presentations

Mind Mapping Frequently Asked Questions

This is a question commonly asked by students and teachers. To help you out, here are some tips on how to create a good mind map.

1. Choose the right topic: It is important to find the right topic before creating your mind map because it will be difficult if you start with an incorrect topic. You should also make sure that your idea is not too broad because it may not fit into your mind map properly.
2. Do not try to cover too much ground in one go: You should create sub-headings in order to divide your ideas into smaller chunks and make it easier for the reader to digest what they are reading about.
3. Make sure that you have a good structure: A well-structured mind map will help readers understand what you want them to know

Are Mind Maps Are Better Than Text Notes?

Mind maps are seeing a surge in popularity with students and professionals alike. This is because traditional note taking can be difficult to interpret by others, whereas a mind map provides a visual representation of the interconnected ideas making it easy to understand.

There are many benefits of mind maps over text notes, including:

- Mind maps help you remember more because they're more visual
- Mind maps make it easier to find related ideas because they're organized by theme or color
- They're better for collaborative brainstorming sessions because you can see all the different points of view in one place

How do I turn my mind map into an academic essay?

Writing an essay is a daunting task for many students, especially those who are not used to writing. It can be difficult to know what topics are appropriate for your paper and how they should be structured.
The best way to approach this is by brainstorming ideas and then turning them into an outline. The following steps will help you turn your mind map into a fully structured essay:
- Brainstorm the main topic of your paper and subtopics that you want to cover. All sub-topics will stem from the main idea in the center of the mind map.
- Brainstorm various possible thesis statements that could support the main topic of your paper, as well as examples of supporting evidence from the brainstormed topics.
- Create an outline with all the main points covered in each section of your paper.

How to Use Mind Maps in Your Business and Marketing Strategy?

Mind maps are a great way for businesses to see the big picture and understand how all the different parts of the strategy fit together. Let's use the example of a business selling window treatments to see how we might present this information in a mind map. The window treatment business has three different strategies: advertising, selling materials, and selling services. The company might want to present these strategies as separate ways of making money in the mind map so that it can see what each strategy is doing for the business. The company might also want to place a chart with revenue for each strategy on the left of the mind map and then show how these revenue streams connect on the right.The idea is that by looking at the whole picture, you can see how all of your different strategies are connected and what they're doing for your business. There are many more mind map examples for business, including; Brainstorm Marketing Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Target Market Analysis, Market Research, Competitor Analysis, SWOT etc.

How Do You Integrate Mind Map Pro into Your Content Creation Process?

The best way to integrate Mind Map Pro into your content creation process is by using them as the main tool for exploring ideas and taking notes. This allows you to better organize and study your notes later on, which can then be used for content creation. You can also use Mind Maps as an outline for content creation, and as a general guide for how you want your content to flow and look like.

Mind maps are often used in the world of academia and business to help think through a subject. However, they can also be used as a general guide for how you want your content to flow and look like. They're an easy way to get started on an article or blog post, as well as a great way to map out what you want your audience to know about an issue or topic.

Who Invented The Mind Mapping Technique?

Tony Buzan is a British author and psychologist who is best known for his mind mapping technique. He used it to help people organize thoughts, ideas, and memories. Tony Buzan was born in London on the 8th of October in 1925 and studied at Oxford University. He later became a lecturer at the University of Surrey before returning to Oxford as an assistant lecturer in psychology.

In 1967, he published his book "The Mind Mapping Book", which helped popularize the mind mapping technique. He also wrote many other books on various topics such as "The New Mind Map Book", "The Active Mind", "How To Think Better" and "Think Better".