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Memory Expert & Idea Mapper Jared Kelner’s New Book “Line?”
6 Nov 2012 Author: Jamie Nast In: Books
Jared’s first introduction to peg memory systems was in one of my public Idea Mapping Workshops back in 2005. Since then he has written The Chamberlain Negotiation Principles and now his newest book for actors titled Line? The Creative Way for Actors to Quickly Memorize Monologues & Dialogues.
Jared has appeared professionally an stage and television. He attended The Fine Arts and Performing Arts Center High School and then studied the Meisner technique for two years at the Duality Playhouse in New York City. For more information about Jared see his website.
As an amateur actress and one who has studied the Meisner technique for 10 months, I have great respect for Jared’s work. In this book he has combined his practical acting experience and his ability to teach memory skills. A must read for any actor who wants to improve their ability to memorize lines.
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Featuring Certified Idea Mapping Instructor Larisa Brigevich
29 Oct 2012 Author: Jamie Nast In: Certified Idea Mapping Instructors, Idea Mapping Workshops, Larisa Brigevich, mind mapping workshops, Testimonials
In March of 2012, Larisa Brigevich, Director of the Global Research Library at Franklin Templeton Investments, conducted a two-day Idea Mapping workshop in Mumbai, India for twelve members of her global team. Hear Larisa’s team members share how learning idea mapping skills helped them to be more successful at work and in personal life. These testimonials came nearly 5 months after Larisa’s workshop.
“For me and my team, Idea Mapping is integrated in almost everything we do. From a collaborative meeting map to project planning and status reports to brainstorming ideas, we use idea maps daily. Strong collaboration is a quintessential requirement for success in a global team environment, and maps enable seamless, real time collaboration. The Idea Mapping workshop influenced me in more than one way. First and foremost, it exposed the hidden artist in me, and I have learned how associating logic in a flow can get me an answer more quickly than scouting in abstract form. Artistic and creative way of work brings success, and the workshop helped me to learn systematic organization of facts and items with some valuable tips on memory retention and explore my brain power.”–Safique Hazarika
“Idea Mapping workshop has indeed been a great learning experience for me so far. I never knew I could organize my work and time in such a creative and colorful way. I have become much efficient in scheduling and prioritizing my tasks. It has helped me save a lot of time and now I can also pursue my other goals. I start my day at work with an Idea Map! Preparing study notes looked very hectic and dull task before I learnt idea mapping. But after the workshop I enjoy taking the notes in a colorful manner. I have also taught it to my younger sister and she loved it! In fact, she has also taught the Idea Mapping method to her friends! It has been four and half months since the workshop. But the ideas and techniques are still fresh in all our minds. The workshop has certainly sharpened our memories and analytical skills. —Bhakti Bhatia
This training has helped me a lot in my work especially when I am working on multiple things. Since after the training, I have been drawing maps of my daily/weekly tasks. It helps me prioritize and organize the things-to-do. Before my last vacation, I created a map on the trip – where to go, transport, sight-seeing, budget and it not only helped, my friends got impressed with it too! I think Idea Mapping is not just a planning tool; it is a mind-opener. It acts as a scanner that shows what a brain is capable of, how far it can go, how creative one can be and above all, it teaches the value and importance of “CONNECTIONS”. Life is all about connections – the more you have, the more colorful is the canvas of life. I consider myself fortunate to learn this tool.– Vaibhav Rankhambe
Congratulations Larisa on helping to change lives for the better!
Idea Mapping Comes to NIH (National Institutes of Health) Tomorrow
21 Oct 2012 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops, mind mapping workshops
More Idea Maps and Mind Maps from Luther College Principles of Management Students. Examples 393 – 397.
16 Oct 2012 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Example, Mind Mapping Examples
This is the fourth set of Idea Mapping examples from Dr. Tim Schweizer’s Spring 2012 students. I have been following Tim’s work since October 2009 — shortly after he attended one of my Idea Mapping Workshops. Search this blog on “Luther College” for more examples.
Tim has developed a solid process to successfully teach Idea Mapping to his students. Tim takes the first two class periods to teach this tool to his students. Their first assignment is to create a map with “Who Am I?” as the topic. I’ll share this series first before posting their other assignments.
Sure wish I’d learned Idea Mapping when I was in college. Thank you Solvei Entwistle, Thurston Chotak, Shaun Oneill, Sam Matheson and Robby Scott for sharing your maps!
Idea Map 392 – Wedding Traditions in Poland
11 Oct 2012 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Example, Mind Mapping Examples, MindManager
This idea map was created by Ania Korsak to assist me in learning about Polish wedding traditions. At the end of this month I’m teaching an Idea Mapping Workshop in Warsaw and also attending the wedding of a good friend during that same visit. Ania’s husband Wojtek Korsak also created a map for me on the same topic. Thanks to both of you and I look forward to seeing you in a few weeks!
Race Your Way to Success! Idea Mapping Workshop Coming to the New JD Racing Indoor Karting Conference Facility in Novi, MI.
4 Oct 2012 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Conference Events, Idea Mapping Workshops, mind mapping workshops
JD Racing Indoor Karting hopes to be opening their doors to the public in November 2012 (pending the arrival of the top-of-the-line racing karts which are coming from France). JD Racing will also be hosting Corporate/Private Events and parties with capacity of up to 561 people across 5 spacious rooms.
One of the main themes of the Idea Mapping Workshop is about learning new skills. So in January the first public Idea Mapping Workshop for 2013 will be held at JD racing and each participant will have a try at racing with one complimentary session. Registration for this workshop is now open.
If you are interested in booking an event or party at JD racing, contact Mark Dick directly at 248-719-0212 or at markd@jdkarting.com. They offer food & beverage (including alcohol) catering services through partnerships with outside sources including if the client has a licensed caterer that they prefer to work with. Checkout their Facebook page, join a league or register now and get your first race for free ($18 value).
Join me for two days of learning, fun and Idea Mapping!
Biggerplate Unplugged in London – A Mind Mapping Mini-Conference
25 Sep 2012 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Conference Events
Information, location and registration is now available for this first-time event sponsored by Biggerplate which will be held in London on January 31, 2013. Biggerplate Founder Liam Hughes is offering early bird tickets for £17.00 through October 31, 2012.
Biggerplate.com is the world’s leading source of mind mapping content and community. Biggerplate Unplugged will be coming to Paris March 21, 2013, San Francisco September 19, 2013, and Chicago October 24, 2013.
Idea Mapping Guidelines vs. Mind Mapping Laws – Debunking the 1 Word Per Line Law
22 Sep 2012 Author: Jamie Nast In: Differences Between Idea Mapping and Mind Mapping, Idea Mapping ExampleOn May 7, 2012 I wrote a post about Idea Mapping Guidelines vs. Mind Mapping Laws. Although idea mapping has a rich heritage in mind mapping, the mind map laws are sometimes restrictive, squelch creativity and/or do not enhance the purpose for creating your map.
The least realistic mind mapping law is that each branch can only have one word. Let me share the thought behind this law and then talk in practical terms.
- Ideally we want as few words as possible in our maps yet still be able to remember or communicate the ideas behind the thoughts we are putting on the branches. This helps clarity.
- A single word can generate more thoughts than a phrase. This is true but impractical for most purposes. Let me explain…
Whether your map is for personal or business purposes, how often is your central topic a single word? If you are like most it is either a picture that represents many thoughts or a description of the project, decision, presentation, plan, etc. you are mapping. Sometimes it will be a combination of an image and words.
I’ve shared just two of many idea mapping examples that would not have been able to communicate the necessary information if the creator had been restricted to one word per line. The first one details the keynote and breakout sessions for a VizThink Conference schedule and the second one compiles the thoughts from Bill Lavery’s friends for a retirement gift. Don’t let yourself be boxed into a corner by this law.
Free Copy of Jodie Rhodes Book “Confessions” For Kindle if You Order on September 18-19, 2012
18 Sep 2012 Author: Jamie Nast In: Books
This is the link to your free copy of this sizzling expose by internationally known literary agent Jodie Rhodes who authored “Confessions: A Memoir” last fall. It is for kindle owners and must be ordered today or tomorrow. At Jodie’s website you’ll find reviews as well as excerpts from her book.
Jodie Rhodes is my literary agent and the person to whom I give credit for getting my Idea Mapping book published by a major publisher — John Wiley & Sons. For more about Jodie and her book you can also read my previous postings about her.
September 12, 2012 VizThink Event in Paris
11 Sep 2012 Author: Jamie Nast In: VizThink
Philippe MacClenahan leads the VizThink following in France. His next VizThink event is tomorrow in Paris Wednesday 12 September 7pm at Le Café des Livres, Rue St Martin 75004. For more information please contact Philippe at his email address.
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