Mind Maps Tutorial | My Secret for Project Management

[@Fallinwhite]

Amazing content! Three questions: 1) Any tips on how to approach/move forward if you are stuck on one component during the ideation stage? 2) How do you “communicate” your mind map to others if it’s a project that require team effort? Do you convert/re-create another plan? 3) I find mind map to be super helpful at the brainstorming stage but less useful at the execution stage. How do you go back and forth on your map throughout the project stages (do you)? Do you use a different tool to track progress?

[@ShengHuang]

Thanks Eva! Great questions - let's think through them: 1) Mind mapping is a type of systems thinking, so when I'm stuck on one component, I try to zoom out and see how that component interacts with the other nodes. For example, if I'm not sure how to approach the "Deliverables" node, I'd think through what sort of medium my "Audience" would be most receptive to in order to deliver on my "Objectives". For instance, if they are very busy people who are commuting to work and just want to get the gist of something and go, and assuming the average commute time is 20-40 minutes, then perhaps videos aren't the best approach. 20-30 minute podcasts would be better for that audience. 2) This is something very common that I do with my team. For people who aren't familiar with mind mapping, I'll use a computer program like iThoughtsX or MindNode because it's easier to walk through than my messy handwriting :) It's also important to restructure your map in a way that people are more used to like a clockwise fashion, then you can present through a linear sequence. That's for presentation. If you're building out a map with a team, then look at it like a white boarding session and populate the map together, finding structure and where things fit as you go, though admittedly this is more difficult while we're working remotely. I typically will create an initial map first and work with stakeholders to populate/modify it as needed so you're not starting from scratch. 3) So nearly all of my final deliverables (product designs, blog posts, pitch decks etc) originate from mind maps, so you're right in that they are great for the ideation phase (either individually or as a team) - to capture all the relevant contents and organize them in a coherent/unified manner. However, for execution, I typically will move to another tool (ex: Google docs for writing, PPT for decks, Sketch for design mockups) while referring to the map as the guide. Hope this helps and let me know if you have any other questions!

[@sangyedorje]

@@ShengHuang thank you!

[@LifeinGlow]

Great questions & answers, thank you guys!

[@naturewonders6747]

I remember , I was using this technique in my college days to make short notes. That time I wasn't aware about this technique name. Thanks for reminding me.

[@samuniverse2]

This was a beautifully produced video I have to say. You went into the right amount of detail without getting into the weeds. Appreciate it!

[@Cosmobrosomething]

This video is beautifully produced with A+ content. I'm glad it was one of the first videos recommended to me for mind mapping!

[@ShengHuang]

Fantastic!

[@jackiejack2031]

@@ShengHuang me too thank you!

[@hetaltrivediHet]

The content, background music and your style of presenting...perfect ever, You gained another subscriber. Kudos to you.

[@pausing99]

❤️ God Bless Mind Map’s Father, Tony Buzan… 😇😇😇😇😇

[@Layla-yr5ef]

Super helpful! This will definitely give me a roadmap to set out my goals in doable, clear steps. Thank you.

[@mariannaoneill]

Sheng, thank you. Your content and style of presenting are of high quality. Keep it up, and let's make the world a better place.

[@ShengHuang]

Thanks for dropping by! Let's do it!

[@SimplyBalancingtheChaos]

Ah....someone who speaks my language!!! Loved this video. I LOVE mind mapping! Great job sharing out and modeling how you utilize it. Keep it up1

[@BeABetterDev]

As a visual learner, this really resonates. Thanks!

[@Zeuscalius]

this is the introduction to mind maps, i've been looking for a while to get started!!! Thank you

[@Zeuscalius]

Suggestion: Add Playlists of the different series you make, i was trying to find the next video of the mind map series that you mention at the end. Perhaps add the link to the next video in your info under the video? Great work, good quality! It's interesting to notice how the light you use affects your skin color, i like the yellow light you used in 'Make Sense of this Messy World - Mind Maps' But perhaps you could analyse what works best for you. Thank you

[@ShengHuang]

What great feedback! I've implemented it :)

[@danoakford6552]

Fantastic channel, Sheng! Life has thrown me a few curve balls lately which require organized thinking to handle. Your techniques and advice are helping me big time. Thank you! It occurred to me this week to take a casual look at my youtube channels and saved videos (of which I have many!), along with web browser favorites. Digital clutter, noisy, maddening! But I soon realized that I was looking at loads of readily available, mine-able self-knowledge, and, in particular, input to mind-maps.

[@ShengHuang]

Thanks Dan for your kind words! I'm glad the videos are helping my friend. Hahaha I get the overwhelming amount of information out there but I'm glad you took the time out to intentionally parse out the pattern in all the content you've saved. Hopefully that'll give you some direction in your growth and learning. Have a wonderful week ahead!

[@MattNicolopoulos]

Nice job ! Good delivery, easy to follow and understand, very articulate. I would engage you as a Consultant if I ever need. Good content. Thanks for not wasting my time !

[@ShengHuang]

I appreciate that Matt. Time is the most valuable thing we have. I want to make the most of yours. Thank you for leaving such a kind comment my friend 🙏🏼

[@kalik6801]

The step-by-step example is so helpful! Thank you!

[@anuragpandey2685]

I don’t know how I missed this, it’s such a wonderful content

[@Solstice42]

Great video - I have found MindMaps to get great - the HUGE tool upgrade for me was going with iPad 12.9” and GoodNotes 5 and PaperLike ... the zoom, resizing, copy-paste, move options with iPad is unbeatable ... WHAT, WHY, WHEN, WHO, HOW is great set of generic questions

[@ShengHuang]

Totally agree!

[@smx3084]

Brilliant video, Sheng. I want you to know that your delivery is crystal clear and professional. Plus, you have a very pleasant personality. Thanks so much!

[@ShengHuang]

Thank you! 😃

[@mrlindamandyu405]

Just discovered your channel and inspired by the simplicity of a skill I tried and just never really took to it... in hindsight I obviously overcomplicated the concept. Thanks @Sheng, immensely helpful as I transition from consulting to project management.

[@스핀존]

Thanks for the amazing content. The most important thing is that we gotta be honest with ourselves when we write down our ideas even it is mind map

[@ShengHuang]

That's exactly it. Most of my mind map videos especially the recent one reflects that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnaxq36wjJmdkJI

[@applesgreenandred5287]

This is the best video I have seen on mind mapping! I used to think mind mapping does not fit my learning and thinking style. But after watching this in depth video, I have changed my mind. I will be using these new tips that I have learnt and start using mind maps alongside my existing methods. Thank you!

[@ShengHuang]

Glad you liked it! I'll be showing more examples soon :)

[@applesgreenandred5287]

@@ShengHuang fantastic, I will look forward to seeing them 😀

[@NathanYoungLibrary]

Really good tips here. I've been mind mapping for a few years and have taught several people the basics of it. Wanted to level up my game and this video has already sparked a few more nodes on my "get better at mindmapping" map. haha

[@ShengHuang]

Glad it was helpful! More coming soon

[@rustylozanolpc4227]

Thank you!! You had the best example of this!

[@shiva8265]

Im useing a mind map app - Added yours to it. Thank you very much for your knowledge!

[@jsrss]

Well done. In semi retirement I’m determined to get more use out of mind maps. I have used MindManager for documentation of workflows for a number of years but see a world of possibilities with this product. It’s pretty cool what you have demonstrated with paper and pen!

[@dioneja8]

Ok so I’ve done my first mindmap and pretty pleased - already feel a lot more organised! 🤓 The visual example in the video was really helpful. And thanks for the tip about pressure erasable pens - didn’t know those even existed 🙈 brings a whole new perspective on note taking!

[@ShengHuang]

Haha I'm glad it helped and congrats on your first mind map :) Yes those pens are game changers and transform all of my notebooks into portable whiteboards!

[@populistparty2010]

Content A+, Length A+, Presentation A+. Thank you for this well-done, concise presentation.

[@ShengHuang]

Thank you so much!

[@yongwang304]

When I first wached one video of this channel, I subsribed immediately. Mind map is so essential for everyone, like you said in this video, life is so messy, we need to orgnize in some way. Actually I am here to practice my English for study abroad next year, and meanwhlile I am so honored to learn how to use mind map and even learn something about life and a better understanding of it, so cool, the pleasure is all mine. Thank you so much again, attractive by your not fast or slow rhythm, your tone and so. At beginning I have a thought in my mind that I am afraid that you will stop updating, now it seems that that could not happen, my thought is redundant, I will go over all the videos one by one and many times until I can understand completely, by that time I think my englishi has improved.

[@ShengHuang]

Thank you and I hope it is helpful :)

[@Bunny-k1x]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Very useful and informative! I've always wanted to learn how to mindmap but I find it difficult because my brain is too foggy. However, I will endeavor to make use of your tips.

[@ShengHuang]

Oh so glad to hear this has untangled (or at least started to) this for you!

[@TheShanlou]

Ok, this is brilliant, by far the best video I have seen on this. You have explained it so well, and in a way that is so easy to understand! Thank you.

[@ShengHuang]

Glad it was helpful for you!!

[@MurainaAbdullateefAfolabi]

You deserve more than a single like, honestly!

[@mcjiehembile3992]

Thanks, I will be using this method from now on. Really great tutorial and straightforward, please keep making one this is a hidden gem channel I just discovered.

[@ShengHuang]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for dropping by Mcjieh!

[@3rdCoastHippie]

Super helpful! Thnk you! It helped me identify where I was STUCK in my project planning process!! I have been banging my head against the wall for months! yay!

[@ShengHuang]

I'm super glad to hear that Justine :) I know that stuck feeling all too well haha

[@futuremind11]

Great! Your presentation was clear and concise. I apply mind maps to articulate concepts, and they prove beneficial in problem-solving and addressing issues within a value stream map.

[@ShengHuang]

Thank you for the positive feedback! I'm thrilled to hear you found it clear and concise. It's particularly interesting to learn about your application of Mind Maps to articulate concepts, especially within the context of problem-solving and addressing issues in value stream mapping. I deeply appreciate your insight on how you personally leverage Mind Maps. Their versatility and effectiveness in organizing thoughts and fostering a deeper understanding of complex issues never cease to amaze me. Your approach to integrating mind maps into your workflow, I'm sure, is inspiring to others.So thank you, again, for sharing. It's exciting to see such practical applications in action.

[@gabrielbenavidesmarino2621]

Sheng, I just found your channel. You have great content and I love the effort in each one of your videos. Thank you!

[@ShengHuang]

Glad you like them!

[@andybassuday]

Excellent tutorial! You are cleat, articulate & engaging. Thanks, Sheng.

[@luiscasanovarandom8260]

you give me the tools and inspiration that I was needed to continue my youtube proyect, thank you, you are very interesting

[@ShengHuang]

Great to hear! And best of luck on your YT journey!

[@Omran360]

Perfectly explained!

[@ortopediss]

Hello Sheng. I use simplemind on my laptops (in free mind setting thats the fastest way to write down meetings when we sitting in teamsmeetings) , android phones, ipad and sync every thing on one drive and can open it on the phone in the night, and next morning on the laptop. I have worked with it for many years now. But must also learn to do more work in a book with two or three pilote pen since some work can not be done and synced to clouds. It was interesting to see how You learn about it. Very helpful, thank You. I also try to build up same structure in onedrive, beacuse we not have simplemind on my work system. But here I are only in the beginning of the prosess.

[@plemongrass]

Ohhh think u just saved the batterylife of my nonstop ideabubbling but uncategorized mind!! Thank u SO MUCH!! :)))

[@sasee1064]

Awesome narrative. Easy to understand and apply.

[@CimolOk-nz5yj]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 📚 *Introduction to Mind Mapping* - Overview of mind mapping benefits and applications, - Highlights mind mapping as a tool for breaking down complex topics, - Emphasizes its use in strategic planning, software design, and meeting management. 01:10 🛠️ *Getting Started with Mind Mapping* - Basic tools needed for mind mapping, - Personal preferences for notebooks and pens, - Introduction to digital tools for mind mapping on iPads. 03:42 📝 *Example of Mind Mapping for a Side Hustle* - Step-by-step breakdown of planning a side hustle using mind mapping, - Detailed exploration of subtopics like purpose, audience, content, and operations, - Discussion of timelines, commitments, and setting goals and metrics. 07:31 ✨ *Tips for Effective Mind Mapping* - Advice on organizing and annotating mind maps, - Importance of making mind maps actionable and easy to navigate, - Strategies for prioritizing, linking information, and space management. Made with HARPA AI

[@shuvamsarkar9086]

Thank you so much for teach us some things new. It will really helpful for me to take my decision more clearly.

[@ShengHuang]

Glad it was helpful!

[@guytiips3906]

I am Thai. I love your english accent very easy to learn.

[@juliethurmond7648]

Great video - thanks for making it for us! I'm excited to try it on my work and personal projects!

[@ShengHuang]

Thank you! Let me know how it goes!

[@marisoncardozo1759]

Love too see you video mind mapping I like to ask you can you create mind mapping video on communication skills mapping wheels

[@ShengHuang]

Thank you! Check out my videos on presentations and emotion mind mapping as those are related to communication skills.

[@ericak5165]

Thanks for the great content! I'm starting out in a new BA career and your whole approach to projects etc. has been invaluable. Wishing you continued success!

[@katrin_reshetnikova]

thanks a lot! so easy, beautiful and useful. I am very happy that I found your channel.

[@alwaysancient]

thank you. im a project manager realizing i have adhd tendencies and hoping this way of note taking can help change my approach

[@ShengHuang]

I’m glad it helps you!

[@patriciaalejandradellamas3445]

Thank you so very much! Regards from Argentina!

[@kevinailer8830]

Thank you so much Sir this is a Big help to me as a college student and it will help me more to create my mind map more broad and solid. I am looking forward for many tips and explanation you gave to us. Again Thank you! I really appreciate it.

[@ShengHuang]

Glad to hear that and I'll keep them coming!

[@4KToday]

Just subscribed - incredibly underrated channel

[@mradjamesable]

Great Vid Bro - No doubt you're smashing it, as you made this 2 years ago

[@SoulbirdCreative]

Thank you Sheng! I have ADHD and this will help me tremendously to organize my thoughts and ideas.

[@ShengHuang]

I'm so happy you found this helpful Tiffany :) While I don't have ADHD, my mind is constantly being pulled in a thousand directions with everything I want to do...I feel like it's almost a syndrome of the times >

[@ibrahimazim361]

Great video, man! Thank you!

[@domenicoc5877]

How do you manage details? How specific can be a map? Thx

[@ShengHuang]

Hey Domenico, you can be very specific and detailed. Check out my video on product design to see how intricate these maps can be: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqGtkHmurNaJqK8

[@Mixedmaxed]

I’m about to start my anatomy class. I am bout to try road mapping. Thank you 🙏

[@azn13abe]

New to mind mapping - this was very well explained. Thank you!

[@Solstice42]

QUESTION - any really good iPad apps for mid maps that are truly free form? I’m basically looking for Scappl from macOS to run on the iPad

[@ShengHuang]

Oh I wish Scapple were available on iPad. I mostly do hand drawn maps on iPad with Notability and iThoughtsX for Mac though they also have an iOS version.

[@Rkcuddles]

Find myself needing a tool for mind mapping but thinking how nice it would be to filter thoughts depending on … and rank them depending on priority and …. Always end up with an excel sheet. How do you stop that from happening? What is the advantage of stopping and keeping this visual style?

[@ShengHuang]

I see mind mapping as a short term information organization tool. Depending on what you're trying to record and prioritize, it might be useful to use Notion, which is able to assign ideas and tasks based on priority. My upcoming video after this week will actually be a tutorial on that tool.

[@DavidThomas-fb8bq]

I just looked at that site obsidian. Need to get my head around it though.

[@MilindBorkar_MENTOR]

Thank you so much sharing your wonderful knowledge on Mind Mapping

[@chairothato1178]

This is the best video on mind mapping I have ever watched...thanks man wow This has blessed me big time!!!

[@ShengHuang]

Glad you liked it!

[@jieying4370]

Thank you for this video, made me realise the power of mindmapping! My favourite would be connecting the dots as I don’t usually do that but now I will start implementing more. I’m looking forward to mindmapping for accelerated learning 😌 glad to have found your channel as your content is quality and your discipline & life philosophy is admirable :)

[@ShengHuang]

Thank you so much for your kind words Jie!

[@chloea5602]

Nice job! Did you ever do the video on accelerated learning using question-and-answer mind mapping?

[@ShengHuang]

Not yet but it's coming!

[@tamanresa]

Just discover your content and absolutely love it!!! The only problem I am having is deciding whether or not Mind Mapping is for me. I kinda feel like it's not, especially on paper. I would say that I am primarily a lister. So I guess I have two questions for you. 1. Do you believe there's a difference between mind mapping and listing? 2. Would you say it's better to do the mind mapping on electronics instead of paper?

[@suzannakoning413]

Thank you for this very clear video!!

[@kimique3n]

Wow honestly this has been the most helpful video i have ever watched to finally achieve my blocks!! my head was about to explode 🤯 thank you !!!

[@ShengHuang]

Glad it helped Kim!

[@nightsinmalibu4076]

This was beyond helpful. Thank you endlessly 🧡🧡

[@m0L3ify]

If you want to skip the product recommendations, the actual tutorial starts at 3:33

[@m0L3ify]

In hindsight, I feel kinda bad about my mood the first time I watched this. I do appreciate the product recommendations, I'm just really anxious today for some reason and was having trouble finding tutorials that weren't overly vague about what to actually put in a mind map, so sitting through more recommendations before the actual tutorial was frustrating in the moment. It was a comedy of errors, I suppose. Not at all your fault! This was a very helpful video. And now I've ordered a rainbow assortment of these pens because I have a new organizational journal arriving soon that I can't wait to use them on! :)

[@ShengHuang]

Haha I get you! I also have those days. Promise I'll get straight to the point now that the basics are covered :)

[@thoughtsfrome2u]

That was an excellent presentation nice and clear! Thank you:)

[@ShengHuang]

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a comment. I'm really glad to hear that you found this explanation on Mind Maps clear and helpful. It's always my goal to deliver information in a way that is easy to understand and useful for everyone. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and encourages me to keep creating content that meets the needs and expectations of my viewers. Thanks again!

[@AlainDejalle]

Great video. You didn’t cover iPad mindmap apps. In my experience, they add a lot of flexibility as you can restructure topics without concern for the layout. What’s your experience?

[@ShengHuang]

Absolutely I use Notability for iPad and it's been a game changer. I'll do a tutorial in the future - thanks for the feedback!

[@resaishelliott6679]

I really appreciated this video. Thank you!!!!

[@ShengHuang]

Glad it was helpful!

[@majd3683]

can you introduse best mind mapping software for windows and free software too? thanks

[@ShengHuang]

I used iThoughtsX and MindNode for pure digital on Mac, Notability for iPad drawing. I heard good things about MindMeister which is browser based so cross platform

[@StefanoOlla]

Really good video, very clear and well explained! Would love to see the Q&A mind mapping video :) Thanks for your content!

[@ShengHuang]

Thanks and coming soon!

[@jeffzelf]

Best Mindmap explainer I've seen Plus great tips! Thanks 3000!

[@EileenMarlowe-f9d]

You are awesome. Great tutorial. All the best to you. E

[@LearningMedicinee]

Very well explained. Thank you

[@mahaabhiratnajitjadhav]

Thanks. It was insightsful & interesting.

[@josh6812]

Helped with my project thank you!!

[@philbrothers1327]

Well done! Thanks for sharing.

[@jamiejackson9806]

Great succinct information. Thank you.

[@ClassroomWithoutWalls_DrAi]

So well explained. Thanks, Sheng. You are so good at creating and editing videos!

[@dianaflorea952]

This is brilliant man, thanks for sharing!!!

[@ShengHuang]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@natalieflemington6451]

Thank you, very clear & informative

[@ShengHuang]

You're very welcome! I'm glad to hear that you found the explanation clear and informative. It's always my goal to make sure the information is understandable and useful for everyone. Thanks again for your feedback, and I hope you continue to find value in the content. Happy mind mapping!

[@saminakhursheed5007]

I just heard the word "mind mapping". Today after watching few videos I found this one. You made it very simple and clear so a new learner can easily understand this concept. Thank you. A learner from Pakistan :-)

[@MarcoRamirez12]

Thank you! Easy to follow and understand.

[@andrewlim216]

I really enjoy your videos! Keep them up Sheng, the pacing, animations, and structure is excellent!

[@andrewlim216]

Also liked how your gave a real life example of how you implement mind maps in your own planning (eg launching a KZbin channel and prioritizing qualitative feedback first). It gives an opportunity for people to learn "micro-lessons" along the way of learning the bigger picture concept you're sharing.

[@keno9964]

Excellent video, thanks.

[@chhayaveena5843]

Excellent nad most helpful !

[@thomasteepe]

I've experimented with mind maps for problem solving - here's a short summary. I use a blank A4 sheet in landscape format, and divide it in 3x3 equal cells (just by hand, no ruler needed). I have prepared a couple of sticky notes so I can see them from my desk. On a central sticky note, I have some key processes, like orientation, asking questions, generating ideas, looking back, and perhaps two others. For each of these key processes, I have another sticky note with stimuli that help me with the process, like a list of general questions I find useful ("What's puzzling? What happens if I make changes to one part?" etc.). With this toolbox in front of me, I start in the first cell, usually with a mind map on orientation about my topic. Each cell is fairly small, and I have it filled soon - after that I can decide what aspect to investigate in more depth in the next cell, or I can look back from a new cell on the previous one. For each cell, I can decide what layout works best - in most cases, I use a mind map, but sometimes it's a diagram or just ordinary text lines. Personally, I find this 3x3 approach useful for three reasons. First, in my experience, a single mind map on a large sheet suggests a layout with several main branches of equal weight - but in problem solving, I often want to follow a path of ideas, and this path would make a classical mind map highly asymmetrical. Second, the transition from one cell to to the next triggers me to refocus and to understand what I'm doing right now, so these things happen more often in the 3x3 setting than in the classical map. Third, I find it much easier to look back on an aspect in one map from a new cell than from a branch in the same large map. Some final remarks. Depending on handwriting, aesthetic taste and paper size, one can experiment with 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4 cells. From my experience, it seems a good idea to assemble a personal tool box of stimuli. The Wikipedia page on problem solving or Project Zero at Harvard's Graduate School of Education are possible starting points. I organize the sheets in a zettelkasten - but that's another topic.

[@ShengHuang]

That's a great system for starting small and expanding your thoughts and planning. For maps where I think might become huge, I will use digital means for the expanding canvas and organization. Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@mroberts2738]

Do you put this comment on every mind map KZbin? Copy/paste? Why?

[@hexagonal-f4p]

First video on a fresh algorithm hoping to get more mind map videos

[@Kasa-ma]

Wow, that is a great tool. thanks for guiding. Just subscribed and look for more videos.

[@VJM-df6dz]

super helpful, ty! will be watching that next video, too :)

[@yvonnezhou1479]

Hey, I love the way you've presented this video. I was wondering what software/app you used to illustrate your step by step tutorial for the mindmap? Thank you!

[@mattellis7730]

Hey there! I’m pretty sure he used iThoughts. I use that app all the time for mind mapping and it’s very good.

[@mavosstudios5996]

hi

[@-ralfissimo-]

I prefer GoodNotes on my iPad Pro, because redesigning the map is much easier. I can move parts of the Map, can rearrange them, make them bigger or smaller, change colors without erasing and rewriting stuff.

[@ShengHuang]

Absolutely, it's great hearing about your experience with GoodNotes on your iPad Pro. The ease with which you can redesign and adjust your Mind Maps, from moving parts around to changing colors, speaks volumes about the adaptability of digital tools for Mind Mapping! Love that. I'm passionate about the diversity of software options available for Mind Mapping, each bringing its own unique set of advantages and challenges.Thank you for sharing!

[@afraxyare2727]

Waaw .. Great Idea . Thank you so much

[@fergon609]

You are FANTASTIC!! Thank you so much!!

[@ShengHuang]

You are so welcome!

[@urbexdrw8400]

I regret not learning how to do mind mapping properly when I was in school! I’ll start using it now I’m sure it will help, thank you!

[@ShengHuang]

Never too late to start!

[@vivienneabrahams-aliveriot6647]

Brilliant.. So useful thank you!

[@The_Fair_Guy]

GREAT WORK ❤❤❤ I admire your way of articulating the message I learned alot and inspired. I can't wait for more content. Thank you for sharing.

[@mcmickey3344]

why don't you like the 0.5 for primary vs 0.7? do you use any other colors other than these two?