A mind map is a
diagram used to represent
words,
ideas, tasks or other items linked to and arranged radially around a central key word or idea. It is used to
generate,
visualize,
structure and
classify ideas, and as an aid in
study,
organization,
problem solving,
decision making, and writing.It is an image-centered diagram that represents
semantic or other connections between portions of information. By presenting these connections in a radial, non-linear graphical manner, it encourages a
brainstorming approach to any given organizational task, eliminating the hurdle of initially establishing an intrinsically appropriate or relevant conceptual framework to work within.
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a modelling technique; ideas are drawn onto paper (or onto a screen) and connections and interconnections made e.g. if we wanted to know all influences on the firm we draw the firm in the middle and draw all linking connections.