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Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan – Part 1
5 Dec 2008 Author: Jamie Nast In: Group Idea Maps, Idea Mapping Workshops
The number of images in this posting got a little long because of teaching two 2-day Idea Mapping Workshops back-to-back in Toronto at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. I’ll briefly summarize the photos from top down. The first part of the day starts out by testing participants’ belief systems around learning a new skill — in this case juggling. They were one of the best groups I’ve ever had (tied with the previous week at Boeing). The next picture — Each time they create an idea map participants partner up with someone different so that they can learn from each other. Next picture — Many business people want to know how idea mapping works in groups, so this is the first of two activities where they get to practice. Next is the final version of this group’s map. Last picture — Toys bring such fun and joy to the learning experience, but you never know what you’ll find them doing. Gumby is showing off his strength!
It was an exceptionally bright group of learners, and in the next posting (probably Monday) I will introduce you to a game they invented called “Nerf Gun Baseball” with photos!
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Boeing – Part 2
3 Dec 2008 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops
Just a few more photos from last month’s Idea Mapping Workshops at Boeing. One of the many rewarding things that came from these workshops was a note I received from the daughter of one of the participants, Steve Dang. Steve went home and taught idea mapping to his daughter who was struggling with her AP physics class. Her next test scores improved significantly, and she emailed me to say thanks! Steve now has the physics teacher interested in sharing idea mapping with her students. Steve’s daughter has agreed to share some of the maps she did and is creating for her physics class. Stay tuned!
Poor Mr. Bill found himself at the mercy of some fun-loving Boeing engineers.
Boeing – Part 1
1 Dec 2008 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops
In October I taught two 2-day Idea Mapping Workshops at Boeing in Seattle, WA. I thought I would catch you up on their progress so far. As part of the workshop I teach people to juggle as an analogy for learning a new skill that most adults believe to be impossible. Every once in a while I have a participant that already knows how. In order to make sure that everyone has a learning experience, I sometimes need to bring out the juggling clubs as pictured above! The other two photos show two out of the six tables working on their idea maps. A special thanks to Dave Ringer for coordinating this class and its complex set-up. More on Boeing with the next posting.
Idea Map #124 – Jamie’s Vision Map in Joyce Schwarz’s New Book
24 Nov 2008 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Example
On October 27, 2008 Joyce Schwarze released a new book entitled, “The Vision Board: The Secret to an Extraordinary Life“. My above idea map was selected to be one of the examples in this book.
I created my first vision map in February of 1998. I was facilitating Covey’s “Seven Habits of Highly Effecctive People” workshops among other courses, and had been struggling for 9 months to write my personal mission statement in some kind of linear document. It finally dawned on me that I didn’t need to be locked into the linear format, but could create an idea map. I had the map created in about 15 minutes because I had already done all the thinking work. Since that time I’ve only made two very small tweaks to the map. My Idea Mapping book includes the second version of my vision. Daniel Goleman (author of Primal Leadership) best sums up my thoughts about the importance of creating a vision. He states:
“A personal vision is the deepest expression of what we want in life, and that image becomes both a guide for our decisions and a barometer of our sense of satisfaction in life.”
I think it is fascinating that he uses the word “image”!
Answer For Name Tent #4 – Cindy
22 Nov 2008 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops, Name Tent ActivityName Tent #4 – Can You Guess?
20 Nov 2008 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops, Name Tent Activity
This name tent comes from my recent week at OTPP (Ontario Teachers Pension Plan) earlier this month. I first introduced this brain teaser in an August post if you want more background. This is a pretty easy one, so guess away!
Great Training for MindManager 8
17 Nov 2008 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Software, Mind Mapping Software, MindManagerMichael Deutch is Mindjet’s guru behind their new release. He is offering a fabulous series of blogs to familiarize users on the new release. Check out these and future posts:
· Post 1: 11/12: Share Your Ideas & Project Maps Everywhere!
· Post 2: 11/14: Tackling Tough Tasks: MindManager 8’s Top Task Management Enhancements
· Post 3: 11/17: Context Matters: Editing Microsoft Office File Within Your Map!
· Post 4: 11/19: Working With the Web: MindManager’s New Web Browser and PDF Viewer
· Post 5: 11/21: Working With the Web: Serving Up Web Services Right In Your Map
· Post 6: 11/24: Visualizing Data: MindManager’s Database Linker
· Post 7: 12/01: Hide and Go Seek: 3 Ways MindManager 8’s Search Just Got Better
· Post 8: 12/03: Mindjet Connect Ribbon: Getting Connected is Now Easier Than Ever Before
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Preparing for a Workshop in Warsaw, Poland
13 Nov 2008 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Workshops
I can’t help but reflect on the devastation that WWII brought on this country. This palace was a gift to Poland from Stalin and built from 1952-1955. Although not well received at the time (and rightfully so), it has become a landmark in Warsaw and visible within a 30km radius. This palace is what I see when I look out my hotel window.
I am SO privileged this weekend to be teaching Idea Mapping and the MindManager software program to 50 of Poland’s most brilliant civil servants. These dedicated governmental employees are part of a critical effort to rebuild Poland’s infrastructure and to measure the success of those projects. This program is sponsored by the University of Warsaw, and the brain behind this effort is Warsaw University professor Karol Olejniczak, Ph.D. He is a committed part of the solution in turning Poland in the direction of continued success.
I’ll provide an update from Saturday’s training workshop after I return home.
Mindjet Announces New MindManager 8 Release Today
11 Nov 2008 Author: Jamie Nast In: Idea Mapping Software, Mind Mapping SoftwareToday press releases went out announcing the latest version of MindManager. Some of the new features include: Mindjet player, embedded browser, integrated MS Office file editing, integrated web services, searchable maps, automated task management, and database linker. See Chuck Frey’s review.
How to Increase Business Productivity with MindManager – A New Book by Teiji Nakano
9 Nov 2008 Author: Jamie Nast In: idea mapping book, Idea Mapping Example, Mind Mapping Examples, Mind Mapping Software, MindManager
This book by Teiji Nakano just came out October 22, 2008 and is available at Amazon.jp. Teiji is a master of the MindManager product and is personally responsible for the sales of 8,000 licenses in a previous position. He has just joined the Mindjet team in Japan and they are fortunate to have him on board.
Teiji’s book is an in depth guide to teaching professionals to learn and maximize the power of MindManager in order to become more productive. Just like my Idea Mapping book in English (the Japanese version just released does not include a trial CD), his also includes a trial version of the MindManager software.
These two books are perfect partners! My book teaches the theory and the brain-based knowledge behind how and why this tool is effective. I try to bring my workshop right to the readers. Although I have several examples of MindManager maps, I don’t go into how to use the software at all. That’s where Mr. Nakano’s book picks up. I hope his book will be published in English soon! Below you will find a folded version of his Table of contents. Contact either of us if you would like to have the full version in MindManager.
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