Introduction to MInd Maps

V. V. Vilela

The spirit of this article is to provide information to guide you in their evaluation and subsequent decision of investing on them, with some suggestions for the next steps. In particular, see Roles and Opportunities and Critical Perspective sections.

Wikipedia

A good introduction to mind maps, with many links. Just be careful with the section Mind mapping in contrast with concept mapping: the main difference between mind maps and concept maps is structural: while mind maps are hierarchies of ideas, concept maps are networks of ideas.

The Mind Map Book: How to Use Radiant Thinking to Maximize Your Brain's Untapped Potential

Tony Buzan and Barry Buzan, Plume, 1996.

This is a classical book about mind maps, their uses, benefits and constructive principles and directives (called "laws"), from the main personality in this area, Tony Buzan. It's a nicely illustrated colored edition and a good introduction, though it lacks more content on mind map semantic quality.

Read some notes on this book

Consult this book on Amazon

 

Mind mapping with Tony Buzan

Video - 5 min 38 sec - Tony Buzan (the inventor of Mind Maps)

An introduction to mind maps, with some explanations of how they help thinking processes. (Suggested by Rose Angell, from imindmap.com)

How business needs are met by properly structured Mind Maps (Illumine Training)

The challenges of thinking, change and complexity, volumes of information and others, and how mind maps can help.

Benefits of mind maps (Buzan Centre Australia)

Describes some positive effects related to mind map structure. Benefits for learning, overviewing, concentrating and other processes are described superficially.