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Key Word Activity For Tuesday’s Global PMI Webinar
16 Jun 2014 Author: Jamie Nast In: Webinars
This is the key word activity for tomorrow’s (June 17, 2014) Idea Mapping Webinar for Global PMI. This will be the second time I’ve been invited to host a webinar for this organization. So far over 1,300 people have registered for the event.
If you are participating in this session tomorrow, please print off this 1-page document. I’m looking forward to seeing all of you online!
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Idea Maps (or Mind Maps) 459-460 from Red Deer College Electrical Apprentice Students
8 Jun 2014 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Example, Mind Mapping Examples, Studying for Exams
These idea maps are the fourth set from instructor Scott Letwin’s students (Zimmer & Blum) who completed their first semester of an Electrical Apprenticeship at Red Deer College in Alberta, Canada in December 2013. Zimmer’s idea map was on the topic of Current, Voltage & Resistance and Blum’s idea map was about EMF (Electromagnetic Fields).
For more examples from Scott’s students see my postings on Jan 2, 2014, Jan 7, 2014 Â & Feb 22, 2014.
To Do Template – Idea Mapping or Mind Mapping Example 458
27 May 2014 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Example, Mind Mapping Examples, MindManager
This Idea Map is my template for creating my “To Do” list in a mind mapping format. I used Mindjet’s MindManager and added images to enhance my recall.
When my mind gets overwhelmed with everything I need to get done I find it very helpful to dump my brain into this map. As new “To Do’s” surface I add them to the map. As I complete tasks or when they are no longer necessary I remove them from the map.
I don’t always have something going on in every category and occasionally need to add a branch — even if it’s just temporary until that item is finished.
If anyone would like a copy of the original MindManager format, don’t hesitate to send me an email.
Upcoming 2014 Idea Mapping Workshops and Mind Mapping Instructor Certification Course
10 May 2014 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops, Mind Chi, mind mapping workshops
Jamie Nast (author of the best-selling book titled Idea Mapping) has some exciting public workshops scheduled for 2014 and wanted to share those dates and locations. For more information see the full Course Abstract.
Registration for these workshops is now open. Join Jamie for this life-changing learning experience. Participation in these workshops is limited to the first 20 who register. Students are also welcome.
Idea Mapping Workshops
- Aug 5 – 6, 2014 in Livonia, Michigan, USA
- Sept 6 – 7, in San Francisco, California, USA
- Sept 17-18, 2014 in Bournemouth, England **
- Dec 3-4, 2014 in Palm Beach, Florida **
Idea Mapping Instructor Certification Course
- Dec 3-7, 2014 in Palm Beach, Florida **
** Note: The workshops starting Sept 17 and Dec 3 will each be preceded by a 1-day Mind Chi Workshop taught by author Vanda North. There is a separate registration if you would also like to attend that workshop. I look forward to meeting those of you who have already registered. Below is a flier that can be shared with interested participants:
Jamie Nast Featured in Using Mind Maps Magazine April 2014
8 Apr 2014 Author: Jamie Nast In: Using Mind Maps Magazine
I am honored to be feature in the April 2014 edition of the Using Mind Maps Magazine. This magazine’s first edition debuted May of 2013. You can view this magazine on the iPad or iPhone along with the back issues. The article I wrote tells the story of of my Mind Mapping/Idea Mapping journey.
New Friends and More Photos From Biggerplate Unplugged Event
6 Apr 2014 Author: Jamie Nast In: Biggerplate, Idea Mapping Conference Events
March 20, 2014 was the first Biggerplate Unplugged event held in the USA in San Francisco. I was privileged to be one of the speakers. You can see an idea map of the entire speaker line-up at my Feb 25, 2014 posting.
Here is a brief description of these photos from top-down. Long time friend and Mindjet evangelist Michael Deutch, Biggerplate sold-out event, new friend Shelly Hayduk from TheBrain, new friend Jim Franklin from CB&I, new friends Liam (Founder of Biggerplate) & Graham Hughes from Biggerplate, and last but not least my new friend Chance Brown – author of the Mind Map Blog. For more photos from this event you can go to the Biggerplate Facebook page.
There were over 80 people in attendance at the Biggerplate event. Several people were interested in my 2-day Idea Mapping Workshop, so I’ve scheduled a public workshop in San Francisco for September 6-7, 2014. Watch for an announcement for a discount for members of Biggerplate. If you would like to see the Idea Mapping course abstract click here.
The next Biggerplate event will be a 3-hour training session in Paris on May 5, 2014.
Biggerplate Unplugged Mind Mapping Event in San Francisco
28 Mar 2014 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Conference Events
March 20, 2014 was the first Biggerplate Unplugged event held in the USA in San Francisco. This successful event is sure to be just the start of many to come.
This day was a great opportunity to meet new friends and re-acquaint with old. Top photo is my first meeting with the Biggerplate team members Liam Hughes and Gram Hughes. Bottom photo was a chance to catch up with old friends Bettina Jetter and Lisa Fait.
In the next post I’ll share photos from the actual event! More photos, videos and presentation materials are available on the Biggerplate website and on the Biggerplate Facebook Page.
Idea Maps or Mind Maps 456-457 From 9-11 Year Old Children
17 Mar 2014 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Example, Mind Mapping Examples
Meet Lindsey Cranfield. Lindsey teaches 9-11 year old pupils at Holy Trinity Primary School in West Sussex, UK.
I was introduced to Lindsey after teaching a 1-day Idea Mapping Workshop for PRA International’s Annual Leadership Retreat in Orlando, FL in May 2013. One of the PRA executives from England returned home after the event to discover his 10-year old daughter Alice had been creating idea maps or mind maps thanks to this extraordinary teacher. (See Alice’s map on William Shakespeare in my June 11, 2013 post.) He then introduced me to Lindsey.
I’ve been contributing monthly article to the Using Mind Maps Magazine. Lindsey is featured in the March 2014 edition in Part 3 of my series titled Impact Educators. You can read her full story there.
This first idea map from Jahan is an example of how a map was used as an assessment tool on the topic of Forces.
The second map was completed by a 9 year old in Lindsey’s class last September 2013 on a first attempt. The class topic was World War Two and the children were learning about how people protected themselves from bombing.
Vanda North and Jamie Nast Team Up For USA and UK Idea Mapping and Mind Chi Events.
5 Mar 2014 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops, Mind Chi, mind mapping workshops, Vanda North
LOOK OUT! Here comes Vanda North & Jamie Nast together in one package for two spectacular 3-day events. Vanda and I have been doing work together since 1992 and have finally put our passions together as a joint offering for participants (or just one of the workshops if timing does not permit you to join us for both). We successfully debuted this workshop combination in December 2013, and now we are ready to go global.
Our first 2014 public offering will be September 16-18 in Bournemouth, England and the second one will be held December 2-4 in Palm Beach, Florida (followed by a Certified Idea Mapping Instructor program) in the USA. Vanda will kick-off both events with her 1-day Mind Chi Workshop which is based on her best selling book Mind Chi. I will follow on the second and third day teaching my 2-day Idea Mapping Workshop. For more information see the Idea Mapping Workshop abstract or the Mind Chi website.
Because we want to be able to connect personally with each of you, the number of participants in each workshop will be limited to 24. This does not include Mind Chi Mentors or Certified Idea Mapping Instructors that will also be joining us and adding to your learning experience.
You may choose to take either workshop or enjoy the full benefit of joining us for all three days! Feel free to contact either of us if you would like more information about these events. We look forward to it!
Idea Map or Mind Map 455 – Biggerplate Unplugged Conference Agenda
25 Feb 2014 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Conference Events, Idea Mapping Example, Mind Mapping Examples, MindManager
I created this idea map for the upcoming Biggerplate Conference on March 20, 2014 in San Francisco. I wanted to show a larger picture, so double-click on the image to clear up the distortion.
Each branch on this visual agenda represents a speaker, break or other event session. For each speaker there is a link to their website or blog, their session topic and a photo. I’m thrilled to be among this group of speakers! Email me if you would like the original MindManager file or you can download it from Biggerplate. Register or see detailed session descriptions here.
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The purpose of this blog is to share idea mapping examples and related learning from my Idea Mapping, Memory, Speed Reading, and Certification Workshops. This blog is dedicated to my Certified Idea Mapping Instructors, my clients, Mind Mapping and Idea Mapping practitioners around the globe.
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