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Third Posting About the First Idea Mapping Workshop in Jordan

27 Feb 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops

On February 16, 2010 I shared the first posting and February 25, 2010 the second posting about the first group of professionals to attend the Idea Mapping Workshop in the Middle East. This event was held in Amman, Jordan and organized by Forward Training and Consulting LLC. Here are a few more photos from the training.

First photo: Meet the Forward Training Team (Safa, Myself, Suhail, and Marianna).

Second photo: Participants share their Idea Maps with a partner after each activity.

Third photo: One of the participants’ portrait drawings from an activity they do in the workshop. You can see that the right half of the portrait has been completed. The left half is the original photocopy.

Fourth photo: Working on one of their Idea Mapping activities.

Final photo: Just being silly and enjoying the toys we bring to the training. Gayana is an outstanding teacher and Ala’a owns Elixir Day Spa.

The workshop was so successful that we have already scheduled the next training for May 9-10, 2010 in Amman. You can see all the details here by clicking on the Idea Mapping tab. If you want to register now you can call +(962-6) 4611277 or send an email to Idea@FWDTC.com. We are limited to 42 seats.

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First Idea Mapping Class in Jordan is a Huge Success – Part 2

25 Feb 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops

On February 16, 2010 I shared the first posting about the first group of professionals to attend the Idea Mapping Workshop in the Middle East. You can visit that posting to find out the various companies that were represented. This event was held in Amman, Jordan and organized by Forward Training and Consulting LLC. Today I thought I would share a few more photos from the training.

The top photo shows us in the process of setting up the workshop. There are so many details and materials for this event and it was the first time for Forward Training to be involved in setting up that I think it took 4 of us nearly 3.5 hours to get it just like we wanted it.

The next picture shows one of the participants’ portrait drawings from an activity they do in the workshop. Next is one of the groups working on their Idea Maps, followed by a picture of Cynthia and Aalaa’ sharing their Idea Maps. The final picture shows a packed room of participants sharing, laughing, and learning.

The workshop was so successful that we have already scheduled the next training for May 9-10, 2010 in Amman. We don’t have the new flyer updated yet, but you can see all the same details here. If you want to register now you can call +(962-6) 4611277 or send an email to Idea@FWDTC.com. We are limited to 42 seats.

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First Idea Mapping Class in Jordan is a Huge Success – Part 1

16 Feb 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops, Juggling, Portrait Drawings

Yesterday concluded the first Idea Mapping Workshop in the entire Middle East. This event was organized by Forward Training and Consulting LLC. It was one of the most inspiring groups I have ever had the privilege to teach in 18 years of doing this work. Workshop success was so exceptional that we have already scheduled the next training for May 9-10, 2010 in Amman. I’ll let you know when registration is open, but if you feel you must get on the waitlist now you can call +(962-6) 4611277 or email Idea@FWDTC.com.

Teams of people from the following companies were in attendance: Zain, Ahli Bank, King Hussain Cancer Center, ETQ, IHPCO, Idea JWT, Jordan International School, Smart Minds, Petralip, UNDP, Kettaneh, Elixir Day Spa, Lebanese Conflict Resolution Network, and Dana Productions.

Here are a few photos from the workshop. More to come in follow-up postings!

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Idea Mapping Experiment at Luther College Part 9 – Idea Maps 216 – 217

15 Feb 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Book Reviews, Idea Mapping Example, Mind Mapping Examples

These Idea Maps are the 15th and 16th examples in this school year’s experiment (initiated by Dr. Tim Schweizer) following students at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. The October 23, 2009 posting first introduced this series and and the October 28, 2009 post puts this experiment in context. Read those postings for background or search on “Luther College” in this blog for other examples.

Today’s idea mapping examples come from students Abby Leutzinger (top) and an unknown author who both provided their reflections on the book Orbiting the Giant Hairball by Gordon MacKenzie in the form of an idea map. Here are Abby’s thoughts about Idea Mapping:

“When first introduced to Idea Mapping, I had a difficult time with it. While I loved that I didn’t have to work in any particular order (as that is how my mind works anyway–all over the place) I struggled with wanting the map to be perfect and concise at my first attempt. It was a challenge for me not to throw out an Idea Map as soon as I messed up by making it too crowded, scribbling words out, disliking something I had written, etc. However, after I came to terms with the fact that mind mapping is a skill that improves with practice, I’ve really started to enjoy it and I find it very useful as it allows me to take notes in a way that suits my own personal thought process.”

Thank you to Abby and the unknown Luther College student for sharing your examples.

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 or an autographed copy of Idea Mapping by Jamie Nast. Full story here.

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Website and Blog Visits from Russian Surfers is Off the Charts

8 Feb 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Book Translations, Web Statistics

I love to watch statistical trends, and this is one I’ve been monitoring over the last few months. The Idea Mapping book was translated and released in August of 2008 by Russian publisher EKSMO.

Over the last few months the number of unique visits to my website and blog from Russia have been the highest number of visits from any other country — especially the website. I have no explanation for this, but sure would like to hear from any fellow Russian Idea Mappers. Send along one of your idea maps and I’ll post it on this blog!

Here is the link to purchase the Russian translation if you are interested.

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Oak Pointe Church Presents Broadway Musical “Annie”

5 Feb 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Messages from Jamie

In 2009 Oak Pointe Church (OPC) produced Godspell. The proceeds went to Active Faith which is a community service organization that works to improve the quality of life for low-income households. The show was such a success that the directors decided to make this an annual event and call us the Oak Pointe Players.

The 2010 production is “Annie”, and I am privileged to be part of the cast again this year. This time the proceeds will go to Living Hope International (LHI). LHI is a Christian non-profit organization in Novi, Michigan building orphanages in Zambia, Africa.

Show dates and times are March 5, 2010 at 7:30pm; March 6, 2010 at 1:30pm and 7:30pm. Cost is $10 per person. Tickets are now available by calling 248.912.0043. Put these dates on your calendar!

Hope you enjoy a sneak peek at several photos. The top photo features Annie & Daddy Warbucks, next are the orphans, third shot is Lilly, Rooster, and Miss Hannigan (me…can you believe how hidious I look?), Miss Hannigan and brother Rooster Hannigan (played by fellow Purdue Boilermaker Mike Franklin), and finally the full cast photo. Even our own Channel 4 Chuck Gaidica has a role in the show along with his daughter who plays Annie.

The entire cast of Oak Pointe Players and musicians are extremely gifted. Some of the girls playing the orphans are only 6 years old, and you will be amazed at their talent.

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Idea Mapping Workshop Goes to Belgium

3 Feb 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops, mind mapping workshops

June 15-16, 2010 will be the dates of the first Idea Mapping (mind mapping) Workshop in the quaint village of Parike, Belgium which is about 40 km from Brussels. Long time mind mapper Johan D’Haeseleer will be the host of this event. You can register for this course by emailing Johan at johan@newshoestoday.com or call him at +32 479 201 726.

The venue will be held at the Leerhof. For people who want to stay at the Leerhof they can book a room through info@leerhof.be. A shuttle for people who want to come by train can be arranged from Geraardsbergen or Brakel.

The fee for this special workshop will be 650 Euro for the 2 days. People who register prior to May 1, 2010 will receive a discount of 11%. Johan is building a special web page with more details. I look forward to seeing you in Belgium!

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Idea Map 215 – Health

29 Jan 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Example, Idea Mapping Workshops, Mind Mapping Examples

In December 2009 I taught a public Idea Mapping Workshop in Palm Beach, FL. One of the participants was Larry Waxman who is the President of Waxman Industries. He taught Idea Mapping to his daughter and then introduced me to her. This is the first Idea Map on this blog from Avigayil Waxman who is a senior in high school. I’ll let her describe her map:

“Health is in the center of my mind map because not only is it that name of the subject I am attending but it truly is the central theme of everything on this map. It starts you may say, by the red “why not’s” because people have a tendency to overlook their personal needs causing them an unhealthy lifestyle and these are some reasons for it.

Moving forward or upward towards holistic approach, I wrote the definition with branches surrounding it and in small letters a way to remember the definition by drawing branches of a tree. The branches of a tree are all connected and effects each other, so does all aspects in your health. I wrote about healthy behaviors, stress and distress… Under stress I have the General Adaptation Syndrome that was difficult for me to understand in class, but on this map you really see the ripple effect of it, what serious stress can do to a body physically. Idea Mapping is a way to clarify what teachers push in your heads in a short elapsed time and really understand the overall meaning of what you are learning. I am really happy I was introduced to this. I’ll hopefully continue this on in college…”

Many thanks to Avigayil for sharing this! She told me she would share more, so look for her in future postings.

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Phones Ring Off the Hook for Upcoming Idea Mapping Workshop in Jordan

26 Jan 2010 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops, mind mapping workshops

Yesterday Forward Training and Consulting LLC put an advertisement in the local Amman newspaper for the two Idea Mapping workshops they are sponsoring (and I am teaching) February 14-15 and 17-18, 2010. As a result the phones were ringing off the hook in Jordan and I also received some emails from businesses in the Middle East also looking for Idea Mapping training events.

The early bird discount on this workshop is valid through January 28. Here is the registration information. A course abstract is available here. See you in 19 days!

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 or an autographed copy of Idea Mapping by Jamie Nast. Full story here.

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