This document provides information on memory, concentration, planning, time management, effective communication, entrepreneurship management, and public speaking. It then discusses mind mapping as a way to organize ideas using radiant thinking with a central idea branching off in many directions. Guidelines are provided on when and how to create a mind map, including starting from the center and working outwards, using keywords and images, adding relationships, and developing your own personal style.

1. By - Mahesh Sherkhane

4. M e mo r y
Co n c e n t r a t i o n
Pl a nni ng
T i me M a n a g e me n t
Ef f e c t i v e
C o mmu n i c a t i o n
Ent r e pr e ne ur s hi p
M a n a g e me n t
Publ i c Spe a k i ng

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l e a r n
s o me t h i n g n e w
t h e s e br a i n
c e l l s
i n t e r l i nk
p a s s i n g t h e
i n f o r ma t i o n
d o wn t h e
b r a n c h o f o n e C r e a t e “m e m o r y t r a
c e l l a c r o s s
a n d o v e r t o
a n o t h e r , l i k e
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10. LEFT
Mr. Brain RIGHT
Dominance Dominance

13. A Mi n d Ma p i s a w a y o f
or ga ni z i ng a s e t of i de a s us i ng
Ra d i a n t T h i n k i n g .
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ma n y d i f f e r e n t d i r e c t i o n s . T h e
b r a n c h e s t h e ms e l v e s b r a n c h o f f

14. When can I use them?
Used to take notes, develop
a concept, or develop an
overview of an activity
Tool for brainstorming
because it allows you to
capture information as it is
generated without trying to
force it into categories or
hierarchies.
Creates a picture of the
relationships among ideas

15. • Us u a l l y mo r e
f u n a nd
i n t e r e s t i ng t o
c r e a t e t ha n t he
s t a nda r d c ha r t
or s e t of not e s
• Vi s ua l qua l i t y
o f t h e mi n d ma p s
a l l o ws y o u t o
ma k e k e y p o i nt s
t o s t a nd ou t
• Mi n d ma p s

16. Start from the center of the page and
work out.
Make the center a strong visual image
that depicts the map’s general theme.
Create sub-center for sub-themes.
Use key words, or wherever possible
images.
Put key words on lines to reinforce
structure of ideas.
Use colour to depict themes and

17. Anything that stands out on the page will stand
out in your mind.
Use arrows, icons or other visual aids to show
links between different elements.
Don't get stuck in one area. If you dry up in
one area go to another branch.
Put ideas down as they occur, wherever they
fit. Don't judge or hold back.
Break boundaries.
Be creative. Creativity aids memory.
When you’re finished, the mind map should

18. Step 1: Start at the center of the page
Step 2: Don’t be serious!
Step 3: Free associate
Step 4: Think as fast as you can
Step 5: There are no boundaries
Step 6: Don’t judge to fast
Step 7: Go, go, go....
Step 8: Add relationships and connections

19. • Start in the center with an image of
the topic, using at least 3 colours.
• Use images, symbols, codes and
dimensions throughout your Mind Map.
• Select key words and print using upper
or lower case letters.
• The lines must be connected, starting
from the central image. The central
lines are thicker, organic and flowing,
becoming thinner as they radiate out

20. Make the lines the same length as the
word image.
Use colours – your own code throughout
the Mind Map.
Develop your own personal style of Mind
Mapping.
Use emphasis and show associations in
your Mind Map.
Keep the Mind Map clear by using
Radiant hierarchy, numerical order or
outlines to embrace your branches.