MindManager
MindManager is a mind-mapping software for brainstorming, planning, managing and sharing ideas for projects. The software is easily integrated with Microsoft Office tools, and makes it easy to complete projects in a collaborative fashion. To start mapping ideas, simply choose a template that works best for your team and project. Then, you just start entering and organizing ideas in a non-linear way that matches the way your brain organizes information. From the idea stage, you can sync the mind map with other media from a number of compatible apps, and plan out the rest of your project. Review: If your company uses Microsoft for all of its business needs, MindManager is the right choice for you due to its ability to seamlessly integrate with Microsoft Office tools. The controls and interface are similar to other Microsoft programs, making it easy to learn how to use. However, if you and your team are unfamiliar with mind mapping, you may need some training on how to use the technique before beginning with the software. MindManager effectively organizes information in a visual format that helps you plan the next steps for project completion. By giving you the option to add files, images, and other media directly to your mind map, the software keeps you from having to go back and forth from one window to the next. The one downside of the software is the lack of collaboration support. Similar software programs often have a social media aspect or messaging feature to encourage even more collaboration among team members.
- Flexible mind-mapping technology allows you to quickly input ideas, while giving you the opportunity to add more details, make connections between ideas, and rearrange information using a drag and drop tool
- Visualize tasks in a collaborative context to see the affect of performing tasks in a certain order, and to help you better prioritize tasks
- Allows you to combine all aspects of the project in one visual aid to improve communication among your team
- The HTML 5 export feature lets you share the visual mind map with anyone on your team or in your company
- Built-in synchronization capabilities give you the option of adding information from over 800 apps and programs
- Easily integrates with other Microsoft Office programs
- Includes over 100 templates making it easy to get started mind mapping
- Built-in web browser allows you to find media without having to open a new program
- The interface is easy to use and has intuitive controls
- Has a lot of customization features and formatting designs that allow you to adapt the map to your needs
- Help system includes videos and how to tips for getting started
- Lacks a collaborative feature for chatting and sharing ideas with team members
- Help system is only accessible on the website, rather than inside the program itself
- The app for iOS devices is not up to the standard of the Windows version of the software
If your company uses Microsoft for all of its business needs, MindManager is the right choice for you due to its ability to seamlessly integrate with Microsoft Office tools. The controls and interface are similar to other Microsoft programs, making it easy to learn how to use. However, if you and your team are unfamiliar with mind mapping, you may need some training on how to use the technique before beginning with the software. MindManager effectively organizes information in a visual format that helps you plan the next steps for project completion. By giving you the option to add files, images, and other media directly to your mind map, the software keeps you from having to go back and forth from one window to the next. The one downside of the software is the lack of collaboration support. Similar software programs often have a social media aspect or messaging feature to encourage even more collaboration among team members.