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The AELC Innovation Club is an initiative of the Australian Experiential Learning Centre. AELC facilitates Internships for graduates and students who need real-world experience through the AELC Internship Australia Program





AELC INNOVATION CLUB MEETINGS

2010

Next Event

Monday 14th June

Darren Mottolini

The impact of Information Systems on productivity and efficiency

SLIP has transformed the way government spatial information is used and shared. This innovative, cutting-edge technology provides its users with the ability to access, discover and view over 350 datasets – anywhere, anytime – through a single online environment.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about information systems and how they can hugely impact on the productivity and efficiency of an organisation and its surrounding community. Darren will also focus on Innovation within government- what its like to work in and how it is achieved. This presentation will emphasise yet again the innovative thinking coming right out of WA.

Where: Westpac Building, Perth

When: 5.45pm

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Buzan's iMindMap

Why I use Mind Mapping Software and Mindmaps

by Tracey Hodgkins, CEO Australian Experiential Learning Centre

Alright I admit it. My life/business mix is completely overwhelming and I have to make sense of it somehow. Hence my penchant for Mind Mapping.

I first discovered this incredible tool in university and have continued to use it since. A mind map according to Wikipedia is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea. Mind maps are used to generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid in study, organization, problem solving, decision making, and writing. In other words it makes sense of everything in a clear and simple way.

Mind mapping has proven itself to be a very useful instrument for both individuals and corporations from all areas of the globe. it is a simple technique that offers a large array of extensive benefits for those persons who may know how to do it. Mind mapping helps you think faster and smarter during brainstorming sessions, decision-making discussions and during problem solving and planning procedures. It is a perfect study aid (hence my fabulous exam scores at uni) and the best business planning tool an entrepreneur can use.

Now with the advent of mind mapping software everyone has the perfect tool at their fingertips along with a range of multi-media collaboration options. I highly recommend those who haven’t done it to get on the bandwagon now.

My Personal Mindmapping Recommendations

If you want the very best there is, you can't beat Buzan's iMindmap suite of mind map software. There are several versions, depending on your needs. The standard iMindMap Elements versions costs almost nothing and the top of the range iMindMap Ultimate Plus is still quite inexpensive.

There is a 7 day free trial so try it out! Click on the diagram below . . .

Buzan's iMindMap

But I'm on a really really tight budget!

OK, I know how it is. The millions aren't far off but right now the money is being spent on food and electro widgets for that great new mind blowing world-beater you are working on. Not to worry, I can recommend some great free Mind Mapping Software called Freemind

Freemind will still do a great job for you and you can't beat the price! Click on the picture below then fill in your name and email. Once logged in, plough through a few long intro pages where they will offer you a few other goodies you probably wont need (bypass links are at the very bottom of the pages) and once past that, download the software totally free and install.

Great software and works like a charm!

Freemind

I absolutely rely on Mind Mapping

Without some way of making sense of all my ideas I could never get a handle on the "big picture" or communicate the various elements of my strategic concepts to my management team. I rely on mind mapping software.

So there it is - Whether you choose the gold plated or the free version, you will be in a much better position to really pull your concepts together and explore new and fantastic scenarios that will take you places you never dreamed of - like I do every day.