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How to Stand Out from the Crowd using Mind Maps
As a long-time user of MindMap techniques for over 25 years, I’m surprised they’re not more widely adopted by organizations. At our software company, we
3 Innovative Ways to Improve Study Skills Using Mind Maps
As a former university student, I found that Mind Maps were a great way to get all of your ideas down in one place and
How to Prevent Your Projects Failing With These 5 Steps
As tempting as it is to jump in and get on with things, the cause of most projects failing is a result of insufficient front-end
How does Mind Mapping Work? Easy with MindGenius.
I have used Mind Mapping techniques for the best part of 30 years. Without doubt it has helped me enormously throughout my career. I have also seen many
How to Create and Use Better Infographics
It’s so important to keep up-to-date with trends in today’s modern world. One of the most recent trends we’ve seen is companies using infographics to
3 Visionary Ways MindGenius Can Help You in December
For many of us, December is a great time of year. Christmas in a matter of weeks, and new year just around the corner. Despite
3 mind map tips to get 2021 off to a better start
It’s fair to say that this year hasn’t been great for a large majority of us over the world. As many of us have begun
How to Better your Work Performance in 3 Ways
Has your work performance gone downhill since the turn of the year? The good news is, you are definitely not alone. There are thousands of
How Innovative MindGenius Helps with Improve Productivity
Now that many of us are working at home for the foreseeable future, it is vital to improve productivity & remain positive in a new
Grow your Small Project into a Successful Masterplan
There are many strategies to think about when looking to start a small project. The budget, the timescale and the resources, just to name a
3 Project Management Templates You Need for Success.
Managing any project, regardless of whether it’s your first or fortieth time, can be a very difficult and matriculate process if not done correctly. The
3 Pioneering Mind Map Templates for Starting University
Starting university is one of the most enjoyable feelings in the world. Regardless of whether you’re going straight from high school, from college or any
Strategy and Planning for a Successful Event
Strategy and Planning What’s coming up next in your life personally or professionally? An anniversary party? A graduation? A wedding? A webinar? A large conference
Innovative Homeworking & Homeschooling in COVID-19
It appears that homeworking during COVID-19 isn’t going away anytime soon. Most of us have reached that point where we at least know someone who
5 Ways to be an Excellent Project Manager During COVID-19
There’s no question that the way we did things last year cannot be the status quo way we do things this year. Or maybe even
Successful Projects: How to Use these 10 Ingredients.
While no one can guarantee successful projects, following tried and true steps plus solid project experience can help you get as close to possible for
How does Agile Development help the Waterfall?
Are you a longtime Waterfall business analyst or project team member an environment moving to Agile Development for managing projects and performing software development activities
Are you a struggling Project Manager? 5 Easy Fixes
A few years back I conducted a survey of my readers – mainly of a project manager and several PMO directors and CIOs, etc….and I
How To Set Productive Goals using Mind Maps?
Whether it’s getting fit, learning a new skill, setting KPIs or developing a business strategy – setting productive goals is an integral part of our
Cybersecurity Attacks? Here’s how to Protect Your Projects.
Cybersecurity is an interesting topic – no doubt about it. But it becomes a scary topic if your organization falls victim to a vicious cyber
Five Remarkable Project Management Truths For All Projects
Projects are hard to manage. Big and small – no doubt. In the world of project management, not everything is always how it seems or
What Does a Successful Project Look Like? By Brad Egeland
I’ve been a part of many PMO’s – I’ve even helped with or led the building process for a couple of them. I’m opinionated, in
How to Start Your Project Management Week off Better
Monday morning project chaos. That’s what likely awaits you as a project manager. It is a way of life for us. Think starting the day
Strategies for Successful Management of Virtual Teams
In Part 1 of this two part series on Virtual Team Management Strategies, we covered the first two of my personal list of five key
How to Trailblaze Strategies for Virtual Project Teams
I have long been a proponent of remote work, remote project management and the virtual project team strategies concept. It has worked very successfully for
How to Reward Exceptional Project Team Efforts
I recently read about one software vendors opinion that you should reward exceptional project team and team member efforts – around Valentine’s Day, for example
Are you an Ineffective Project Manager? Check this out.
Is your Project Manager infrastructure doing all it needs to do to promote maximum project success in the organization and for your project customers? Are
Happy Homeworking: The Complete MindGenius’ Guide
Another week of homeworking? We know the effects that homeworking can have both physically and mentally on you. This blog is designed to help alleviate
How to Start Your Remote Work Day Off Right
Think “Monday morning chaos.” Think starting the day wondering who has emailed issues to you since you last checked your messages. Think arriving at your
Remote Working – How to Become Even More Successful
Following on from our last remote working blog – the World of Telecommuting – where we spoke on some of the ways to make your
Unlock Dyslexia – Creating Mind Maps for Success
In light of the Dyslexia Show being held in Birmingham’s NEC on the 20th March, this week’s blog shall be dedicated to those with dyslexia,
How to Be More Productive and Work From Home
Have you been working at home recently? This blog is being directed at those around the world who have been trying to adjust to working