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Registration Now Open for the Public Idea Mapping or Mind Mapping Workshop Taught By Author Jamie Nast at the Mindjet Offices in San Francisco
28 Sep 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops, Juggling, mind mapping workshops
This public Idea Mapping Workshop is going to be a 2-day event offered at the Mindjet offices in California. Whether you are a MindManager user or not, this workshop will be an unforgettable learning experience you won’t want to miss. Seating is limited to the first 30 participants. Author Jamie Nast will be teaching the course. See the course abstract and register today!
These photos are from a previous workshop at Mindjet two years ago.
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Close of Today’s 2-Day Idea Mapping Workshop for TAKREER in Abu Dhabi
23 Sep 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops
The first Idea Mapping Workshop for Abu Dhabi Oil Company (TAKREER) contained memorable moments and sparkling personalities. This workshop was delivered by Jamie Nast and Safa Hijazeen – Founder of Forward Training and the Middle East Idea Mapping training team headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
I hope the participants of this workshop enjoy seeing these photos! Shown below are snap shots of the portrait drawing activity, juggling activity and basic drawing. More to come next posting. Safa and I both thank you for your participation.
Photos From Today’s Idea Mapping Workshops at Middle Tennessee State University
17 Sep 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops
Yesterday 69 Middle Tennessee State University students attended the Idea Mapping Workshops taught by author Jamie Nast. Enjoy the photos from the class.
Author Jamie Nast Brings Her Idea Mapping Workshop Free to Students at Middle Tennessee State University on Sept 16
10 Sep 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops
This annual workshop tradition at Middle Tennessee State University was initiated 8 years ago by forward-thinking Dr. Carol Ann Baily who is the Director of MTSU’s Off-Campus Student Services. On September 16, 2010 I will teach two 3-hour sessions on Idea Mapping. In years past we have had standing room only, so register today if you are an MTSU student! Don’t miss the learning opportunity with Jamie Nast — author of Idea Mapping.
This was posted on the student Pipeline:
“Idea Mapping — a great study technique to improve your grades, prepare for tests, organize your research for writing papers! Free! for MTSU Students — a $300 value made possible for you by the sponsorship of Pinnacle Honor Society, Older Wiser Learners, the June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students and you SGA Student Activity Fee Funds. Take advantage of this free study skills seminar. ONLY offered once each fall — next Thursday, Sept. 16! Two session to choose from: 1-4 p.m or 5-8 p.m. Select whichever session you can attend. Both sessions offered in JUB 100.
Make your reservation for a spot at your selected session by calling 615-898-5989 right away!”
I look forward to seeing you all next week!
Idea Map Number 260 Summarizes Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits
6 Sep 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Certified Idea Mapping Instructors, Idea Mapping Example, Idea Mapping Workshops, Liza Seiner
This blog contains numerous examples of Idea Maps which summarize Covey’s 7 Habits. These examples come from an activity participants go through during my 2-day Idea Mapping Works. Workshop participants create 8-10 various Idea Maps so that they have a wide range of practice before leaving the class.
The purpose of this activity is to give course attendees an opportunity to summarize an article and boil down long phrases like “Seek First to Understand Then to be Understood” into 1-2 words that resonate for them.
This particular Idea Map was created by Certified Idea Mapping Instructor, Liza Seiner. (See more of her Idea Maps by searching on her name in this blog or going to her blog.) As a certified instructor Liza has taken and observed numerous classes and has done this activity on many occasions. The last time she participated in this activity, she took an extremely creative approach and I thought you would enjoy seeing it.
Idea Mapping Workshop Debuts in Abu Dhabi at TAKREER
1 Sep 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops, mind mapping workshops
Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (TAKREER) was established in 1999 to take over the responsibilities of refining operations from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).
Forward Training and Consulting, LLC (the Middle East Idea Mapping team headquartered in Amman, Jordan) was responsible for negotiating this 2-day Idea Mapping Course and we will be working on this project together. This class will be held September 22-23, 2010 and is closed to the public.
Other oil companies in the Middle East (including Aramco – the largest oil company in the world) have begun requesting Idea Mapping and Memory workshops. I’m so excited to bring this unique learning to the Middle East!
If you want to attend a public Idea Mapping Workshop you can join us Oct 10-11, 2010 in Amman, Jordan for our third 2010 workshop. Register here. Enjoy a 3-minute YouTube video from the first workshop in Jordan Feb 2010.
Idea Maps (or Mind Maps) 257 Thru 259 are the Final Examples From the Spring 2010 Luther College Experiment
24 Aug 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Example, Mind Mapping Examples
Idea Mapping helps three final Luther College students. The first posting for this Spring’s Idea Mapping Experiment at Luther College was May 19 where there is more background. Now get ready for Part 7! This will wrap up all of the examples from Dr. Schweizer’s students. Next examples will be from the Fall 2010 class.
Dr. Tim Schweizer spent one 60-minute class teaching them the concepts and guidelines of Idea Mapping. They read chapters 2-5 of the Idea Mapping book, and then spent a second 60-minute class practicing and applying their new skills.
Their assignment was to create an idea map that would be relevant to them either personally, professionally, or academically. He gave them several topic suggestions and allowed for either hand drawn or computer generated maps.
Above you will find Idea Maps #255 & #256. The top one was created by Mike Redig about the sport Ultimate Frisbee. The second one is from Kendal Van Der Poest Clement. This idea map looks at the cultural differences between the USA and New Zealand. The third and final example is from Victoria Yin and it is about her. Thank you for sharing these!
Remember: If you are a project manager and have either considered taking the PMP exam, are in the process of studying for it, have passed the exam, or gave up on the whole process — this is your chance to share your experience in this survey which takes less than 10 minutes. As a “thank you” please enter the drawing for free Amazon gift cards, free MindManager 9 software (which just came out) or an autographed copy of Idea Mapping by Jamie Nast. Full story here.
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More Photos from the May Idea Mapping Workshop in Jordan
19 Aug 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops, mind mapping workshops, Portrait Drawings
Here are a few more photos from the Idea Mapping Workshop I taught in Jordan in May 2010. You can find additional photos and idea maps from this event in the June 29, 2010 posting, the June 12, 2010 posting, the May 27, 2010 and the May 10, 2010 posting.
The first photo was taken in the conference room where we held the workshop at the Landmark Hotel in Amman. This was a beautiful piece of poetry in Arabic that I needed to have the Forward Training Team translate for me. The second photo is of Forward Training team member Suhail Zrekat who coordinates a good portion of the workshops we teach in the Middle East.
The third photo was taken during an activity where participants were creating an idea map of a summary of a book. People featured in this photo are (left to right) Umiah Fakhouri (an Implementation Consultant), Safwan Nazer from GTZ, Waleed Rasheed from Palvest, Wisam Shamroukh from UGU, and Ahmad Ayesh from Structure Consulting.
The fourth photo is an example of Umiah Fakhouri‘s portrait drawing. This activity uses a learning model to show participants that they can do impossible things (drawing) that they don’t think they can do. The last photo was me signing certificates of the completion for the workshop! PMP’s earned 15 PDU’s under category 4.
Registration is now open for the next Idea Mapping Workshop in Amman, Jordan which will be held October 10-11, 2010. Contact Forward Training if you have any questions.
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Idea Map or Mind Map about Planning for the Summer and Spring Break
16 Aug 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Example, Mind Mapping Examples
Idea Mapping helps two more Luther College students. The first posting for this Spring’s Idea Mapping Experiment at Luther College was May 19 where there is more background. Now get ready for Part 7!
Dr. Tim Schweizer spent one 60-minute class teaching them the concepts and guidelines of Idea Mapping. They read chapters 2-5 of the Idea Mapping book, and then spent a second 60-minute class practicing and applying their new skills.
Their assignment was to create an idea map that would be relevant to them either personally, professionally, or academically. He gave them several topic suggestions and allowed for either hand drawn or computer generated maps.
Above you will find Idea Maps #255 & #256. The top one was created by Ryan Bouslog who was trying to determine where he should spend his Spring Break. You can see that he selected four possibilities and then captured the Pros and Cons of each choice. The second one is from Teresa Procter. This idea map outlines her plans for the summer of 2010. Thank you for sharing these!
Remember: If you are a project manager and have either considered taking the PMP exam, are in the process of studying for it, have passed the exam, or gave up on the whole process — this is your chance to share your experience in this survey which takes less than 10 minutes. As a “thank you” please enter the drawing for free Amazon gift cards, free MindManager 9 software (which just came out) or an autographed copy of Idea Mapping by Jamie Nast. Full story here.
Take PMP Survey and Enter to Win Free MindManager 9 Licenses or Free Amazon Gift Cards or Free Autographed Copies of Idea Mapping Book
5 Aug 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: SurveysTAKE SURVEY (Less then 10 minutes)
Whether you are considering the PMP certification, in the process, given up on the whole PMP, or have earned your PMP Certification — your feedback is essential to us. Please participate in a short survey to assess your personal experiences and perceptions in the PMP certification process. The purpose of the survey is to identify areas of potential improvement for those who have or are aspiring to get their PMP certification.
5 Random participants will receive a license for the new MindManager 9 software product. 10 Random participants will receive $5 (USD) Amazon.com gift cards. 2 Random participants will receive a signed copy of Jamie Nast’s book, “Idea Mapping: How to Access Your Hidden Brain Power, Learn Faster, Remember More, and Achieve Success in Business“. Many thanks for your contributions.
The PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification is one of the most valued credentials in project management. The PMP credential assures an organization that employees are committed to project management. According to a 2005 article I found on the PMI (Project Management Institute) website:
“PMI’s (Project Management Institute) PMP credential is considered by many as the “gold standard” of global project management certification. This credential, which is ISO 9001: 2000 compliant, connotes the holder as one who has demonstrated the knowledge, experience and leadership skills required to competently practice project management. During 2005, PMI has experienced an extraordinary increase in the number of practitioners taking the PMP examination, resulting in 86,925 PMPs being certified during this 12 month period…”
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