This is the topic of a ‘Business Day’ article and describes Tony Buzan’s view on the world economic crisis.

He states that if business leaders had graduated with Master of Business Intelligence degrees as opposed to MBAs, the world may not be in the pickle it is at the moment.

Tony Buzan, the inventor of Mind Mapping, recently toured South Africa and, at 67, he still has a hectic schedule. He claims that his brain is sharper now at 67 than it was at 40 …

This is a continuation of my previous article on Presentation Power and is part of the ‘Mind Maps at Work’ series.
The Big Idea
Whenever you are making a presentation, your first task is to identify The Big Idea. This is the idea that you want the audience to ‘get’, even if they don’t get anything else.
You will probably present this idea in several ways throughout your presentation and spend quite some time proving it.
You may not even mention the point specifically. However, it is critical that you know what it is …

The number one fear (even more than death) for most adults is public speaking
Yet the ability to communicate to groups can make a huge difference to our careers and our ability to accomplish our goals and dreams
Speaking to a group makes us vulnerable. Failure and humiliation is a definite possibility.
Traditionally, public speaking follows a course that has been determined beforehand. And once the presenter is on this course, there is no veering off course or turning back. This applies whether the presentation is good or bad.
When speaking to an individual, …

Do you have a business, or are you thinking of starting one? Then Mind Maps are the perfect tool to get your idea off the ground. It could also be invaluable to you if your business is stuck in a rut.
The world is in one of the worst recessions in years. Yet now is the time to revisit your business ideas, whether you want to start a new business, or plan a way to just survive.
Here is a brief outline of how you can use Mind Maps for your business …

Mind Maps at work must start with you.
Start by doing a Mind Map of your skills.
You will use this Mind Map to work to your strengths. By focusing on your strengths and highlighting them on a Mind Map, you will be able to stimulate your creative brain to use this positive reinforcement to guide your success.
As usual, take a blank piece of paper and turn it on its side (landscape). If you use Mind Mapping Software, use that. Look at my free Mind Map software recommendations on this site.
Draw an …

This article is going to be a promotion. Before you run away; No, I’m not selling anything! I’m simply promoting the use of Mind Maps at work. Many people have used Mind Maps to study and learn faster and easier, but they don’t realise the power that Mind Maps could have in the workplace. Whether you are an employee, or a business owner, you owe it to yourself to explore the use of Mind Maps at work.
I suggest that you do our online Introduction to Mind Mapping course, regularly read …

This article is going to be a bit controversial and I hope it sparks some debate.
Whatever conclusion you come to, I recommend that you put down your dreams and desires onto a Mind Map.
If anything else, it will get you to document your dreams and get you to focus on them, increasing your chances of achieving them.
A few years ago, I visuallised having a forum where I can promote and teach Mind Maps. Today my website www.mindmaptutor.com reaches thousands of people all over the world and continues to grow from …