Mind Mapping
Popularised by Tony Buzan, a mind map is a radial diagram starting from a central concept, with branches extending outward representing related ideas, themes, and associations. Its non-linear structure mirrors how the brain naturally associates ideas, making it effective for brainstorming, note-taking, planning, and knowledge organisation.
Comment l'animer
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Place the central topic or question in the middle of a large blank page, enclosed in a circle or image.
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Draw branches outward from the centre for each major theme or category. Label each branch.
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Add sub-branches from each main branch for specific ideas, details, or associations.
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Use keywords, not sentences. Add images, symbols, and colours to aid memory and association.
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Continue until the topic is exhausted or the paper is full.
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Review the map: what connections between branches weren't obvious before?
Conseils
Resist the temptation to organise too early — let the branches flow.
Connections between different branches are often the most valuable insights.
Digital mind mapping tools (Miro, MindMeister) enable collaboration but sacrifice the spatial freedom of paper.',
Variantes
Run as a collaborative group mind map on a large whiteboard. Use for structured note-taking during lectures or interviews. Apply as a workshop agenda design tool.
Contextes d'utilisation
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