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Mind mapping software is a powerful tool that can help you to get more done, in less time, with less stress. It can communicate ideas with unparalleled clarity and impact. It can help you to exponentially enhance your ability to manage information, especially when clarity of communication is critical.

In short, mind mapping is the entrepreneur's "power tool" that can help you to leap ahead in your career and personal life, by helping you to manage information and ideas with incredible dexterity.

Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software Second Edition is a comprehensive guide to leveraging all of the life-enhancing potential of your mind mapping software. And it's now available in an expanded and updated version!

"I have just finished reading this e-book by Chuck Frey, which I highly recommend. (It) is an excellent collection of snippets of information mixed with practical insights from experienced business users. (It's) one of those very useful resources, written by someone who really understands the subject matter, and who knows other people who are worth talking (and listening) to. Thought provoking and well worth the time to absorb the contents."

- Kaye Nightingale

Here's what you'll learn

How can you use visual maps to manage and conquer information overload?
How can you use it to handle common business tasks?
What common mistakes should you avoid when creating mind maps with software?
How can you use visual maps to clarify your thinking and planning?
What is the correct amount of detail to put into a visual map?
Why is it important to use color, icons and topic formatting consistently?
How can you avoid "map shock" when sharing your maps with colleagues and coworkers?
How can you ensure that your maps communicate clearly?

I'm Chuck Frey, author of the Mind Mapping Software Blog. I’ve made it my mission to gather the best applications, techniques and resources into one place - a definitive guide to getting the most out of mind mapping software in business. I have talked with leading mind mapping experts, and I have conducted surveys to find out what business users of mind mapping software want to know – information that can help you to leverage all of the power that it has to offer.

"Chuck's new e-book is the most thorough resource on mind mapping software to date. For those who want a comprehensive guide on this subject, this is it!"

– Jamie Nast, Author, IdeaMapping

What's in this e-book?

Here's a chapter by chapter summary of what's included in Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software - Second Edition:

Mind Mapping Applications: 16 valuable ways you can utilize your mind mapping software to gain an edge in your work and personal life.

Mind Mapping Tips: How to get more productivity out of your mind mapping software by using best practices for creating, manipulating and sharing your ideas and information.

Advanced Mind Mapping Strategies: As I did the research for this e-book, I came across some truly remarkable strategies that you ought to know to supercharge your mind mapping skills. And they're all gathered here, for your benefit!

Interviews: I have interviewed some of the world's leading experts on visual mapping to find out what they do differently, and why it works so well for them. Now you can benefit from the highly productive techniques that they have developed.

Ask the Experts: I have gathered an informal network of some of the best and the brightest thinkers in the world of visual mapping. From time to time, I ask them key questions about mind mapping software. This e-book includes compilations of their answers to several common questions.

Case Histories: This is where the rubber meets the road. Real people, solving real-world problems and gaining real efficiencies with mind mapping software. These are their stories, in their words. The response from readers to this new section of my e-book alone has been phenomenal!

Mind Mapping Resources: This last section of my e-book has been extensively updated and expanded, to give you access to all of the best tools and resources about mind mapping software - everythingfrom resource sites and Squidoo "lenses" about visual mapping to discussion forums and books, it's all here in one convenient place!

"It's a treasure trove of the best thinking around (on) how to mind map using software."

– Jerry Gasche, MindServe Clipper Blog

Improve your productivity with proven tips and strategies

This new e-book contains a wealth of tips and strategies that you can start using now. You'll find many ideas that you'll want to try out right away! Here are some of the unique, valuable insights you’ll learn from this e-book:

16 applications of mind mapping software that you may not have considered – but which can significantly increase your productivity
How “refactoring” can help you to look at your map in a whole new way
How the “TAP process” can help you to create more complete and well-organized maps
How to present mind maps to your colleagues and co-workers – without overwhelming them
How to really get a good look at “the bigger picture.”
How to ensure that you don’t “lose” ideas when brainstorming

“Chuck Frey has yet again provided the visual mapping community with another groundbreaking reference that keeps on improving with each edition.”

– Wallace Tait
www.visualmapper.org

Learn best practices from expert interviews

This new edition of Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software contains a series of information-packed interviews that will help you to be more productive and efficient in your visual mapping. Interview topics include:

Common mistakes to avoid when creating visual maps
How can you tell when a mind map is "done?"
Mapping on the Tablet PC
Utilizing mind mapping software productively in business environments

"This book is a treasure trove for both the beginner and those who have been mind mapping for years."

– Hal Macomber, Reforming Project Management Weblog

"The book is a comprehensive, easy reading, overview of Mind Mapping with plenty of examples of how to do it properly."

– James Breeze, Usable World Blog

Case histories show you the way to superior visual mapping

This new edition of my e-book contains over 20 case histories, where real users of mind mapping software share how they created effective visual maps. They're a great way for you to learn from the experiences of others. Each case history includes a detailed description of the application for which mind mapping software was used, the advantages and efficiencies gained in doing so, and a screen shot of the mind map. Topics include:

Writing a business proposal
Strategic thinking
Planning projects visually
Managing process improvement
Total life to-do list

More versatile than you imagined!

Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software outlines some really practical and creative ways in which you can use your mind mapping software in your business and personal life. You'll be amazed at how versatile your new software can be!

"Scores of people ask me what they should read to become better mind mappers. I tell them not only will they become expert visual mappers with Chuck's latest book, they'll become better businesspeople with power techniques for SWOT analysis, team brainstorming and executive decision-making, to name a few. It's like a 21st century MBA course for visual-minded thinkers!"

– Kyle McFarlin, VisualStrategist.com

Picture yourself as a

When you're done reading Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software Second Edition, you'll be able to think more creatively, improve your productivity, manage projects more efficiently, make better-informed decisions and communicate your ideas with greater impact. You'll benefit immediately from the ideas it contains, and will find it's a great reference source that you can return to at any time to brush up on your skills.

Even if you generate only one killer idea from the tips and techniques contained in this e-book, it will have already paid for itself many times over. Think of it as an inexpensive investment that will generate a huge ROI - "return on ideas!"

Unleash the versatility and power of your software today

Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software Second Edition is available in 2 versions:

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What's in the bonus reports?

When you purchase the deluxe version, you will not only receive the Power Tips & Strategies for Mind Mapping Software e-book, you will also receive two bonus reports:

BONUS #1

First, you'll receive a 52-page companion e-book containing reviews of 28 of the most popular mind mapping software programs available today. This report was just updated to include the new generation of web-based mind mapping tools, plus a number of the leading add-ins for MindManager.

BONUS #2

You'll also get the recently updated Mind Mapping Software Comparison Chart, which will give you a side-by-side look at 21 of these business-oriented visual mapping programs. You can use it to focus in on the programs that have the functionality you need to be more productive in your business. This comprehensive 2-page chart includes everything from key topic afnd map capabilities and export formats to Microsoft Office integration and advanced capabilities (links to each developer's website are also included!). Want to know which mind mapping programs support RSS? Or which ones can export to Microsoft Project? You'll find it here!

Questions?

Please contact Chuck Frey at chuck (at) innovationtools.com (please substitute the @ sign for the word "at").

Contact Info:
Chuck Frey
647 Aber Dr.
Waterford, WI 53185

P.S. One other thing:

I used to think mind mapping software was interesting. But when I did the research to write this book, and started talking to experts and gathering best practices, I was amazed at what it could really do, and some of the cool ways that people are utilizing it. And you will, too!

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