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Tables of Contents for Mindmapping
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Foreword
xv
Michael J. Gelb
Introduction: Mouse Diapers and Rainbows
1
6
Section One---Understanding the Brain and Creativity
The Mind's Unknown Potential
7
14
Pattern Recognition
8
2
Mind as a Jelly Dish
10
1
One Brain or Two?
11
3
Memory...How Much? Where?
14
7
Creativity---Within Each of Us
21
18
Creativity---What Is It?
22
2
Your Untapped Creativity
24
2
Traits of Creative People
26
3
The Creativity Process
29
1
Blocks to Creativity
29
3
Overcoming Rejection
32
1
For Me to Be More Creative...
33
1
Exercises
34
5
Section Two---Techniques of Mindmapping
Mindmapping: Whole Brain Thinking Technique
39
20
Mindmapping Applications
41
1
Mindmapping Elements
42
3
Getting Started
45
4
Additional Tips
49
1
Exercises
50
1
Adding Color, Music and Images
51
1
Color Activates the Brain
52
1
Images and Symbols---Brain Shorthand
53
1
Music Increases Right Brain Activity
53
1
Exercises
53
6
Section Three---Applications of Mindmapping
Writing Can Be Easy, Effortless and Enjoyable
59
20
Letting Go
61
2
Exercise
63
1
Business Writing ... Putting Yourself Ahead of the Pack
64
1
Step One: Listen
65
2
Step Two: Organize
67
1
Know Your Audience
68
1
Step Three: Telegraph
68
1
3 Maxims of Business Writing
69
1
Headlines Should Pack Meaning
70
1
Visuals Sell Your Message
71
1
Short Is Best
71
1
Jargon and Acronyms Can Be Useful or Deadly
72
1
Format Should Fit the Function
72
1
Memos
73
1
Avoid Sexism
73
1
Humor
74
1
Readability, Please
75
1
Revise, Edit, Revise
76
1
Endings Should Reinforce the Message
76
3
Better Project Management
79
16
Five Minutes to Organization
80
2
Organize and Implement Group Projects
82
4
Exercises
86
1
Mindmapping Your Goals
87
1
Perspective and Success
88
1
Goal-Mapping Process
89
1
The Process
90
5
Brainstorming and Beyond
95
8
Enhanced Brainstorming
97
2
Mindmapping and Brainstorming
99
1
Individual Brainstorming
100
1
Exercises
100
3
Managing Meetings
103
10
Recognizing Hidden Agendas
104
1
Mapping Meeting Goals
105
1
Meeting Management
106
1
Managing Decisions
107
2
Power Meetings
109
1
Exercises
110
3
Whole Brain ``To Do'' Lists
113
8
Why Don't ``To Do'' Lists Work?
114
1
A Better Way: ``To Do'' Maps
115
3
Benefits of the ``To Do'' Map
118
1
Phone List Maps
118
3
Presentation Power
121
16
Statement of Purpose
122
1
How to Improve Attention and Memory
123
4
Organizing Your Presentation
127
1
The Big Idea
128
1
Visual Aids Strengthen Your Message
129
1
Exercises
130
1
Audiovisual Do's and Don't's
131
6
Improving Learning Skills
137
10
Listening---The Untaught Skill
140
2
Improving Memory with Note Taking
142
5
Mindmapping for Personal Growth
147
16
Journal Process
150
1
Discovering Our Values
150
8
Exercises
158
1
Dream Log
159
4
Conclusion
163
2
Resources
165
4
Bibliography
169