Brainstorm |
The Brainstorm function
speeds the entry of new topics when you are creating a new map
or adding content to an existing map. When you've finished the
brainstorming session you can drag the results in the map to structure
your ideas. You can use an Analysis View as a complement to brainstorming
to rate and categorize your topics. You can also use the components of the brainstorming tool independently at any time. |
Define a set of challenges that are added to the map as main topics.
At the top of the pane, click Define Challenges.
Click Custom challenges to generate your own challenges, or click Predefined challenges to choose challenges from a list of possibilities. Each challenge you choose is added to the map. Use the tabs in the dialog that appears to switch between Custom and Predefined challenge entry.
Record all your potential challenges - don't worry about ordering or prioritizing them yet.
Step through the Challenge Inspiration Cards at the bottom of the pane to help generate ideas.
Select the challenge you want to address on your map.
Click Generate Ideas at the top of the pane, and then click Enter ideas.
Use the Inspiration Cards at the bottom of the pane to help you generate ideas.
Add topics to help you group the ideas that address your challenges:
Select a challenge topic whose ideas you want to group, then click Categorize & Refine.
Select one or more categorization branch names from the pull-down, and then click Add branches to map.
Drag and drop each idea onto its group.
Add topics to further refine each idea:
Select an idea topic on the map.
Select one or more refinement branch names from the pull-down, and then click Add branches to topic.
You can use the Brainstorm functions independently to help you generate the types of topics you want.
On the Advanced tab, click the Brainstorm pull-down, and then select the function you want to use from the menu.
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