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1. How to brainstorm using
mind mapping and idea
journals?

2. Brainstorming, symbolized by an imaginative lightbulb icon, is a creative
problem-solving technique. It involves gathering a group of people and
encouraging them to share ideas freely, without judgment or criticism.
Brainstorming is a structured technique for generating a large number of
ideas quickly.
It was popularized by Alex Osborn in the 1940s as a way to find innovative
solutions to challenges.

3. 1. Generate a wide
range of ideas to
address a specific
problem or challenge
2. Group collaboration
for generating ideas
4. No criticism during
the process
5. Diverse ideas are
valued
3. Encourages free and
open sharing
Understanding
Brainstorming

4. Visual technique
for organizing
ideas.
Create
branches for
key concepts.
Start with a
central idea.
What is Mind Mapping?

5. Benefits of Mind Mapping
Mind mapping offers several key advantages
 Encourages
creativity
 Enhances
clarity
 Aid in information
organization

6. Create sub-
branches for details
Start with a
central idea
How to Create a Mind Map?
Use keywords and
icons
Add main branches
for key concepts
Connect related
ideas with lines
Label main
branches with
keywords
Expand and adapt as
needed
Maintain a hierarchical
structure
Explore digital tools
(optional)
Apply visual
elements for clarity
Collaborate and share
ideas
Periodically review
and refine

7. XMind
Mind Mapping
Software
MindMeister MindNode

8. Idea journals serve as personalized notebooks or digital journaling
platforms where you can document your thoughts, observations,
and creative ideas. They are your dedicated space for capturing
insights, inspirations, and reflections.

9. Capture fleeting
ideas
Record personal
growth and
creative evolution
Source of
inspiration and
reflection

10. Starting Your Idea Journal
Choose Your Medium
Select Your Journal
Establish a Journaling Routine
Start with an Entry
Capture Thoughts and Ideas
Use Different Formats
Organize Your Entries
Reflect and Review
Encourage Self-Expression
Capture External Inspiration
Stay Organized
Experiment and Adapt
Share and Collaborate (Optional)

11. Combine mind maps and idea journals for
more effective brainstorming and idea
development.
Structure and visualize
journal ideas.
Unleash creativity and transform
concepts into actions.
Using Mind Maps and Idea Journals Together

12. Focused journaling
sessions
Group sessions
Brainstorming Techniques
Choose the technique that
suits your creative goals
Individual mind map
brainstorming

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