The document outlines a 4 step process for effective planning and execution: 1. Brainstorm - Generate ideas without worrying about structure by using mind mapping. 2. Organize - Categorize and add structure to the ideas by arranging them hierarchically in the mind map. 3. Schedule - Add a schedule and prioritize tasks by assigning them in the mind map. 4. Communicate - Collaborate and share information by conducting meetings and updating project status using the mind mapping tool.

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4 Simple Steps to Effective
Planning and Execution
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2. 1. Brainstorm
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 Do not think about logic at this point
 Mind dump
 Do not worry about spelling or the structure
 Quantity over quality
 Don’t think about it twice
 Use multiple maps to avoid congestion
 Use of mind map to facilitate radiant thinking
 Ease of generating and writing down ideas
 Creative flow unhindered
 Information laid out in graphical format for instant
feedback from the brain
Pour out your ideas and thoughts on a subject or a problem
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4. 2. Organize
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 Try different mapping directions
 Make the map structure easy to understand
 Avoid having too many first-level topics
 Lay out information in hierarchical structure
 Categorize
 Add relationship lines and tie lines
 Add graphic elements
 Add more information or ideas
 Make new discoveries or connections
Logically categorize and add structure
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6. 3. Schedule
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 Don’t pad your schedule
 Export to MS Project for more complex projects
 Connect it to Planner
 Assign schedule to tasks
 Prioritize by adding legends
 View in Gantt chart
 Add resources
 Use planner for detailed view
Add schedule and prioritize tasks
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8. 4. Communicate
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 Conduct online vote to make quicker decisions
 Constantly update the map and save a copy locally
 Assign permissions for topics
 Generate meeting URL and share it
 Generate meeting report with a click of a button
 Conduct meetings
 Update status
 Brainstorm with team
 Upload files to share
 Access real- or delayed time
 On-premise collaboration security
 Efficiently run, track, and monitor projects
Collaborate and share information
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Hyperlinked file sharingView each user
Real-time
collaboration
Vote

10. About Us
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General Info
Name
Founding Principles
Established
Address
Contact
SimTech USA
1991
2372 Morse Avenue, Suite #320, Irvine CA 92614
Tel: 949-486-4125
Sales: sales@mindmapper.com
Partners: partner@mindmapper.com
• Contribute to advancement of knowledge-based
industries by providing creative and visual thinking
tools.
• Contribute to industrial advancement by providing
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Products • MindMapper 16: Arena, Professional, Standard
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