MY METHODOLOGY - FOCUSED MINDMAP
The Focused Mindmap is a redesigned version that I created. It helps me brainstorm toward a specific goal, rather than randomly expanding like a traditional mindmap.
BACKGROUND
I used to expand my thoughts and brainstorm ideas using a traditional mind map. However, when I worked at a large tech company, time and goal alignment became critical. The traditional mind map proved less effective, as it often led me to ideas that were irrelevant to the objective. As a result, I adapted the methodology to make it more goal-oriented.
CONCEPT
The traditional mind map begins with brainstorming around a central keyword, offering a lot of freedom in idea generation. However, this often leads to ideas that are irrelevant to the actual goal. In contrast, the Focused Mind Map I developed centers around 'thinking toward the goal.' We still start with the central goal and expand outward, but the focus is on identifying factors that influence the goal and generating ideas that can improve those factors or the goal itself. This approach proved especially useful in addressing complex problems and bottlenecks in more mature projects.
