Method Neutral is defined as; “Multiple modes of information expressed within a flexible workspace”.
The term “method neutral” is an oxymoron, and IMO; it is a genius breakthrough approach to challenging existing perceptions to the data, information and knowledge development processes.
Graphical information management has been around for a while, and it has unfortunately continued to be restricted to the fringes of the mainstream. This is to a degree, due to a certain radiant technique being touted as being the “one size fits all” solution.
A …

PRESS RELEASE

San Jose, California, March 1st, 2010 – CS Odessa released a version of its mind mapping tool for Google Wave. This is a no charge add-in to Google Wave that can be used as part of Google Wave to map out a strategy rapidly or brainstorm on a critical topic. The ConceptDraw MindWave for Google Wave tool allows teams to collaborate on a mind map in an interactive flowing manner building a map structure that represents the planned work. The map add-in supports Google Wave playback that allows one …

This morning I couldn’t wait to grab my iPhone and download this new app. At last there is a truly intuitive MindMapping app for the iPhone – and it’s FREE! Download it via iTunes Store.
My iPhone is packed with similar products but this one really stands out. Now you can create beautiful mindmaps with just using your fingers. This is completely different from the other Mindmapping apps where the software determines the way your mindmap looks.  iMindmap Mobile enables you to produce BUZAN proof MindMaps on the small screen of …

Hypershifters reviews
Hypershifters focuses on the use of visual mapping software. It addresses open source, freeware as well as commercial solutions. The added value Hypershifters provides is in research, advice and consultancy for experienced and inexperienced users. Many users have concerns about the potential of visual mapping in their work environment. This was reason for Hypershifters to create a test team that, co-advised by international experts in the field of visual mapping, critically reviews current products. Not so much viewed from the intricacies of the software, but rather from its scope of applicability. …

This ebook was written a few years ago now, but I firmly believe (as my colleague and co-author Arjen Ter Hoeve does) it certainly has continued relevance.
There’s a few other freebies to grab, so don’t be shy.
BTW, to navigate the map, simply choose a branch and press the TAB key or right mouse click and choose FOCUS.

Being an information management consultant has its perks, and one of them is creating very meaningful relationships with many software developers, and having access to their excellent products.
They’re all great products for the most part, and some of these great applications just simply stick out in the crowded Visual mapping software arena. CS Odessa’s ConceptDraw line of products, IMO deserves closer attention. ConceptDraw is positioned in a tight group that may be termed the leading pack of Visual mapping applications.
I spoke with Olin Reams recently and asked him to answer …

The latest Mindmanager version for Mac OSX users MindManager version 7. Mindmanager version 8 – the latest and greatest from manufacturer Mindjet – is not available for the Apple platform, yet.  Until now, no announcement has been made as to when a version 8 for Mac OSX wil be made available.
Being a newbie at using Mindmapping software, I was pleasantly surprised by the way Mindmanager 7 runs on my Macbook. Everything is running smoothly, and without help files or other instructions I was able to make mindmaps on the fly.

Hans Terhürne
Seavus DropMind is a new and very interesting mind mapper. I worked with the beta versions for desktop and the web to get a first impression and I didn’t have any problems.
The layout of the desktop version as well as the navigation reminds me of MindManager, although with much more limited functions than its big brother. DropMind can only import MindManager files, not other formats so far. Exporting can currently be done to .pdf and .jpg. DropMind has the necessary folder styles and templates with which a basic mind …