Brainstorm with online mind map

Written by Subhankar

My boss complains that I am not organized at work. So, I went ahead and learned how to manage multiple tasks in an organized way and deliver my projects on time. I also learned about mind mapping and the need to use it for gaining clarity and to organize thoughts on pretty much anything. From brainstorming new ideas to future work planning, you can just do anything efficiently with the help of DropMind, an online mind mapping solution. Let’s learn to be more efficient with this amazing tool!

Mind maps come in the form of chats and help users visualize complex thoughts or concepts in a better way.

DropMind

DropMind is a free online mind mapping tool based on MS Silverlight. DropMind stands out in the crowd with its impressive four-sphere layout. Apart from the layout, it comes with import/export features and allows you to insert notes, links, and icons, and edit shapes and colors with ease. The toolbar is user-friendly and is quite similar to that of MS Office. The advanced features allow you to customize the maps.

DropMind is available in desktop and web-based versions that support mind maps from other sources too. It is coupled with collaborative tools like sharing, publishing and chatting.

The desktop software is downloadable and is compatible to any OS. You can sync your work with the online account and use it on your mini-notebook even while you’re offline.

Four-sphere layout

As I said, the unique four-sphere layout positions DropMind prominently in the crowded brainstorming market. But what is four-sphere layout all about?

Four-sphere layout means that four topics are arranged on the four sides—above, below, right and left—of the central topic automatically. This definitely has an advantage over most of the other mind mapping tools that come with the option of dragging and placing topics manually.

Sign up or download desktop version

To sign up or download the desktop DropMind, go to the official website here.

Remember, you need to install Microsoft Silverlight 2.0 for the online application.

We use a visual form of mind mapping in our business meetings. Use of text and images enables groups to focus, clarify complex ideas, before making major decisions. Adding visual images to the mind mapping process heightens the groups' energy levels, increases engagement in the conversation and tends to improve their memory retention. All in all, I have to admit I have become a fan of mind mapping!

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