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Knowledge Management
Problem Solving
Task and Project Management
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MindManager is a mind mapping and project management tool that aims to boost users’ productivity. It is designed to facilitate a wide range of project types, and includes cross-platform functionality and 3rd party integrations.
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A great tool to manage complex projects
Rating: 10 out of 10
October 2, 2024MindManager helped me manage multiple projects and to be able to collaborate with others to explain what the project is about and what the goals are. Furthermore, it facilitat...
I tool to bring the best of you.
Rating: 10 out of 10
September 30, 2024Organizing ideas and projects effectively is a powerful strategy for uncovering connections and acquiring fresh insights. It's rewarding to see how this process aids in proble...
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Consultant
15 years of experienceClient-facing software.
Rating: 9 out of 10
September 19, 2024It helps me with client interactions by creating visuals for account needs, asset movements, and different plans. It's extremely useful for clients who learn in a more visual ...
MindManager - A great way to manage your thoughts and ideas quickly
Rating: 8 out of 10
September 16, 2024Mainly used as a way to organise "brain dumps", discussions, brainstorms, and just good place to collect and organise ideas. They are created during initial project kick offs.
My lifelong holistic companion for structured knowledge management.
Rating: 10 out of 10
September 10, 2024Brainstorming, Reporting, Documentation Canvas, SWOT, Portfolio Management Sales & Marketing - Businesses Development
MindManager to structure and organize info to make better decisions
Rating: 7 out of 10
September 6, 2024We use MindManager to create overview of vast amounts of info in order to make decissions and derive next steps and actions.
Often used to organize notes during meetings or...
Alexis van Dam
Employee - Marketing
Lecturer Marketing & Sales
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
15 years of experienceVery sophisticated tool with many functions
Rating: 7 out of 10
September 2, 2024I almost always use mind mapping at the beginning of a work result, be it an important document, a workshop or an idea. I particularly like to use it when creating documents (...
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Project Manager
6 years of experienceIs mind mapping a superpower for you?
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 30, 2024Twenty years ago, an instructor impressed his class by using MindManager. I was fortunate to be there. Today, mind mapping is one of my superpowers. It is my favorite tool to ...
Manu Mejías
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Founder. CEO. R&D. Engineering. Innovation.
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20 years of experienceMindManager is a great tool for writers!
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 30, 2024I use MindManager to create illustrations and figures that depict key relationships between concepts and show steps in complex projects.
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Consultant
15 years of experienceWithout MindManager, I would not function.
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 30, 2024I use MindManager for everything. It's the most important software I have, and that includes MS 365, Google, etc. Of course, it's brilliant at mind mapping, but I also use it ...
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C-Level Executive
20 years of experienceGood comfy tool.
Rating: 8 out of 10
August 30, 2024I am a solutions architect, and I use MindManager to develop my ideas and architectural flows. The tool provides me with the basic shapes to create my diagrams. The feature th...
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General Manager
16 years of experienceMindManager, great solution for ideation and process mapping.
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 30, 2024We use MindManager to create visualizations and flowcharts across the customers, partners, and competitors for our partner companies. They help us show the links across differ...
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Strategist
1 year of experienceUse MindManager To Be More Productive and Effective.
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 30, 2024I have been using MindManager for years to plan my projects and perform critical thinking. It helps me organize my thoughts and brainstorm ideas. Keeping things organized is i...
Howard S. Abel, MBA
C-Level Executive - Professional Services
President
Abel Consulting and Executive Search, LLC
10 years of experienceVerified on LinkedIn
MindManager will blow your mind
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 29, 2024In our organization, we have multiple challenges in our daily business that are very challenging to juggle with, especially for new people.
We effectively leverage MindManage...
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Account Manager
7 years of experienceExcellent Option for Visualising & Communicating Processes & Concepts
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 29, 2024I adopted MindManager back in 2022, firstly using it within our Product department to support visualising the backlog and also workshopping ideas. Subsequently, we have used M...
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Project Manager
3 years of experience
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What is MindManager?
MindManager aims to bring clarity and structure to plans, projects, and processes.
It helps users to transform scattered ideas and information into dynamic visual mind maps, flowcharts, concept maps, matrices and other diagrams. Users can also take control of their work, synthesize vast amounts of data, collaborate and communicate more effectively.
MindManager is a suite of visualization products that helps individuals and teams think more clearly, make better decisions, and get on the path to personal and organizational success.
MindManager Features
Mind Mapping Features
- Supported: Cross-Platform Compatibility
- Supported: Customizable Templates
- Supported: Import and Export Options
- Supported: Real-time Collaboration Tools
- Supported: Drag-and-Drop Capabilities
- Supported: Notes and Attachments
- Supported: Color and Style Customization
- Supported: Presentation Mode
- Supported: Integration with Task Management
- Supported: Mind Map Revision History
Additional Features
- Supported: Excel Data Mapper
- Supported: Dynamic Views: Gantt, Kanban, Schedule view, icon view, tag view, map view
- Supported: Project cost tracking
- Supported: Jira integration
- Supported: SmartRules and formulas
- Supported: Microsoft Teams Integration
- Supported: Content control
- Supported: MindManager Snap
- Supported: Map Roll ups
- Supported: sync with online storage
- Supported: sticky notes
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MindManager Technical Details
| Deployment Types | Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Unspecified |
| Mobile Application | Apple iOS, Android |
| Supported Languages | English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Chinese |
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MindManager is a mind mapping and project management tool that aims to boost users’ productivity. It is designed to facilitate a wide range of project types, and includes cross-platform functionality and 3rd party integrations.
Reviewers rate Drag-and-Drop Capabilities highest, with a score of 8.
The most common users of MindManager are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Facilitating Brainstorming: Users have emphasized MindManager's role in streamlining brainstorming sessions and effectively capturing creative ideas, ultimately aiding in the navigation of intricate concepts and fostering collaboration among team members. The intuitive interface and customizable features make it a valuable tool for generating innovative solutions during group discussions.
Visual Information Organization: Reviewers admire the seamless process of capturing and structuring information in a visual layout, enabling them to visualize connections between different concepts easily and enhance overall comprehension. The visual representation enhances communication within teams by providing a clear overview of complex topics and promoting better decision-making processes.
Structured Templates for Documentation: Some users have noted that the structured templates offered by MindManager provide a systematic approach to documenting information in various formats, contributing to a more organized and visually appealing presentation of materials. These templates streamline the creation process for reports, presentations, and project plans, saving time while ensuring consistency across different projects.
Restrictive Templates: Users have found the new templates overly formal and limiting, particularly in terms of spacing and arrangement features, hindering their customization options and creativity when designing mind maps.
Complex Feature Training: Reviewers have noted that the feature set has grown more intricate, necessitating training to fully exploit its capabilities, which many find inconvenient and time-consuming. This complexity can be a barrier for users seeking a straightforward and intuitive experience.
Platform Compatibility Issues: Multiple users have encountered functionality disparities between versions and faced challenges with broken document attachment links when using MindManager across different platforms. These compatibility issues can disrupt workflow efficiency and lead to frustration among users relying on seamless cross-platform integration.
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A great tool to manage complex projects
Rating: 10 out of 10
October 02, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
MindManager helped me manage multiple projects and to be able to collaborate with others to explain what the project is about and what the goals are. Furthermore, it facilitated the construction of projects by having a visual easy to understand. MindManager has a lot of webinars on its website so you are not left alone to discover how it does work and what you can do with it.
- Project management
- Time planner
- Horizontal management
I tool to bring the best of you.
Rating: 10 out of 10
September 30, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
15 years of experience
Organizing ideas and projects effectively is a powerful strategy for uncovering connections and acquiring fresh insights. It's rewarding to see how this process aids in problem-solving and reveals new facets of the tasks at hand. For instance, describing a process becomes a truly useful tool that enables us to discuss it effectively.
- Understand a problem with details.
- Present an idea and how it solved a situations.
- Organice how to work or deal with a duty.
Client-facing software.
Rating: 9 out of 10
September 19, 2024
AL
Vetted Review
Verified User
4 years of experience
It helps me with client interactions by creating visuals for account needs, asset movements, and different plans. It's extremely useful for clients who learn in a more visual way instead of using lists. It's also used to lay out processes for ease of reference and for internal processes for the team and business.
- Calculation consistency.
- Ease of Use.
- Visuals
MindManager - A great way to manage your thoughts and ideas quickly
Rating: 8 out of 10
September 16, 2024
SP
Vetted Review
Verified User
1 year of experience
Mainly used as a way to organise "brain dumps", discussions, brainstorms, and just good place to collect and organise ideas. They are created during initial project kick offs.
- Collect and link ideas/subjects together
- Easy and intuitive startup to create "brain dumps"
My lifelong holistic companion for structured knowledge management.
Rating: 10 out of 10
September 10, 2024
GS
Vetted Review
Verified User
36 years of experience
Brainstorming, Reporting, Documentation Canvas, SWOT, Portfolio Management Sales & Marketing - Businesses Development
- Structure
- Multilevel Links & Attachment
- APP Integration
- Software Interfaces & Interaction
- Business Buddy
- Private Buddy
MindManager to structure and organize info to make better decisions
Rating: 7 out of 10
September 06, 2024
Av
Vetted Review
Verified User
15 years of experience
We use MindManager to create overview of vast amounts of info in order to make decissions and derive next steps and actions.
Often used to organize notes during meetings or assessments. The flexibility to radially organize and add layers of info such as dates, actions and priorities and colors helps to structure.
A must have tool to organize complex and vast amounts of information
Often used to organize notes during meetings or assessments. The flexibility to radially organize and add layers of info such as dates, actions and priorities and colors helps to structure.
A must have tool to organize complex and vast amounts of information
- Meeting management and action lists
- Structured note taking during assessments
- Course development
Very sophisticated tool with many functions
Rating: 7 out of 10
September 02, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
6 years of experience
I almost always use mind mapping at the beginning of a work result, be it an important document, a workshop or an idea. I particularly like to use it when creating documents (Export from MindManager!) to combine topics into headings. But I also use the tool a lot for outlining procedures (whether processes or software).
- The GUI has a good and smooth look'n'feel
- The Export features are amazing
- The Designs for the maps are nice
- Very reliable (no crashes)
- Fast, even with huge maps
Is mind mapping a superpower for you?
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 30, 2024
MM
Vetted Review
Verified User
20 years of experience
Twenty years ago, an instructor impressed his class by using MindManager. I was fortunate to be there. Today, mind mapping is one of my superpowers. It is my favorite tool to learn by organizing notes, to go deeper and explore an idea, to create and present strategic plans, and to visually manage an innovation project. MindManager also captivates my audience when I use it to prepare and present a conference, class, or seminar. A well-designed mind map allows me to present complex concepts in a different and straightforward way. It is possible to insert icons, pictures, and URL links, among other elements. Ten years ago, I shared mind maps with my audience in multi-page PDF files; it was an ordeal to prepare them. Nowadays, it is much easier to share them as HTML files that my audience can interact with using a Web browser. I look forward to using MindManager for many years to come.
- Allows you to learn by organizing notes.
- Enables you to create and present strategic plans.
- Empowers you to present complex concepts in a different and straightforward way.
- Captivates your audience if you prepare and present a conference, a class, or a seminar in MindManager.
MindManager is a great tool for writers!
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 30, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
15 years of experience
I use MindManager to create illustrations and figures that depict key relationships between concepts and show steps in complex projects.
- Flexible designs
- Ease to export
- Options so show expanded or collapsed view of maps
Without MindManager, I would not function.
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 30, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
20 years of experience
I use MindManager for everything. It's the most important software I have, and that includes MS 365, Google, etc. Of course, it's brilliant at mind mapping, but I also use it for project management and information management. The computational fields and hyperlinks are critical capabilities that unlock huge power.
- The computational field is used to plan budget and actual time, and the built-in task management functionality makes it a very powerful project management system. I also use the filter to produce GTD dashboards.
- Note-taking and links enable detailed records of meetings and links to emails and documents.
- Templates are good, but map parts are very powerful to enable complex maps to be built very easily.
Good comfy tool.
Rating: 8 out of 10
August 30, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
16 years of experience
I am a solutions architect, and I use MindManager to develop my ideas and architectural flows. The tool provides me with the basic shapes to create my diagrams. The feature that I appreciate most is the auto layout, which helps me align all the shapes visually.
- Drag and Drop.
- Connectors tools.
- Alignment tools.
- Canvas assist.
MindManager, great solution for ideation and process mapping.
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 30, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
1 year of experience
We use MindManager to create visualizations and flowcharts across the customers, partners, and competitors for our partner companies. They help us show the links across different stakeholders and provide a more consumable view than other programs (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel).
- Helps demonstrate the links across disparate ideas/themes.
- Supports cross-team collaboration and editing.
- User-friendly.
Use MindManager To Be More Productive and Effective.
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 30, 2024
HS
Vetted Review
Verified User
10 years of experience
I have been using MindManager for years to plan my projects and perform critical thinking. It helps me organize my thoughts and brainstorm ideas. Keeping things organized is important when deciding on the viability of initiatives and new projects. I have been using mind maps for years now, as viewing projects from a visual standpoint has been proven to be more effective than a bulleted list per se.
- Increases productivity.
- Simplification of ideas.
- Great when using for presentations.
- Solves problems.
- Enhances learning.
MindManager will blow your mind
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 29, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
7 years of experience
In our organization, we have multiple challenges in our daily business that are very challenging to juggle with, especially for new people.
We effectively leverage MindManager to visually map out complex relationships between situations, issues, and potential solutions. This tool is invaluable for decision-making and resource allocation. By creating comprehensive mind maps, we can easily identify dependencies, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources efficiently.
We effectively leverage MindManager to visually map out complex relationships between situations, issues, and potential solutions. This tool is invaluable for decision-making and resource allocation. By creating comprehensive mind maps, we can easily identify dependencies, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources efficiently.
- Very rapidly build new structure
- Links work very well
- Make it super simple to visualize relations between items
- replace drop downs with overall viewpoint
- easy to modify the links and relationships
Excellent Option for Visualising & Communicating Processes & Concepts
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 29, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
3 years of experience
I adopted MindManager back in 2022, firstly using it within our Product department to support visualising the backlog and also workshopping ideas. Subsequently, we have used MindManager to support other departments visualise and communicate key concepts and processes more effectively. We most commonly use the Concept Map functionality, however personally I also use the Mindmapping for idea exploration and self-organisation. The new whiteboard feature has also been valuable in recent workshops.
- Visualise complex environments/concepts/processes
- Support effective communication
Visualise your knowledge and projects
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 29, 2024
TS
Vetted Review
20 years of experience
Personal information management, projects, meetings, tasks and planning. Mostly use MindManager as a tool for organizing and getting an overview of information. Also use it as a presentation tool, and as a springboard for articles in Word and PowerPoint presentations. Great for creating Standard Operating Procedures for the company I'm working at.
- Personal Information Management
- Brainstorming articles and presentations
- Meeting notes and tasks
- Sharing of information
Good to use
Rating: 8 out of 10
August 29, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
17 years of experience
For creating docs, safety assessments, project charters etc, swot analyses and organigraphs.
- Makes content visual
- Provides different possibilities from texts to calculations
- Converts charts to word
- Provides possibilities of gantt charts
I LOVE MindManager!
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 29, 2024
AB
Vetted Review
Verified User
8 years of experience
I use MindManager for the case management of my customers as well as for a valuable tool in my strategy planning for my business. MindManager allows me to clarify the path for each of my customer’s journey and keep track of the documents needed for their case and tasks completed. When using it for my business, MindManager is my go to for goal-setting, project planning and brainstorming ideas.
- Project planing
- Mind mapping
- Project execution monitoring
- Reading summaries
- Organizing thoughts and ideas
Perfect Pocketknife for visualiziation, problem structuring, and project planning
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 29, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
6 years of experience
- Project management (structuring project scope, planning [both in terms of schedule and resources])
- process diagrams
- Mindmapping / Brainstorming
- structuring problems
- project planning
- generating process diagrams
Great Tool for Brainstorming and Project Planning of Medium Complex Projects
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 29, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
25 years of experience
I use MindManager especially for brainstorming and planning tasks. GANTT is a great feature for me. Linking into lots of other MS Tools works great same as hyperlinks to ulrs.
- brainstorming
- task planning
- GANTT
MindManager is a game-changer for productivity.
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 28, 2024
OB
Vetted Review
Verified User
15 years of experience
We have been using MindManager in the product development team for several years for various tasks such as release planning, release note creation, brainstorming, and workshops, and we are delighted.
- Produkt-Roadmap.
- Release notes.
- User story structuring.
- Idea brainstorming for new product developments.
- Minutes of workshops.
Solid tool
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 28, 2024
AV
Vetted Review
Verified User
20 years of experience
We use MindManager in our teams in software development, sales, support, etc. The focus is on structuring topics (collecting and organizing ideas), meetings (agenda, MoM, ...) and generating documents from maps. We recently developed an interface (MindManager AddIn) to our Business Process Management System (BPM) to generate and link tasks and workflows directly from maps. MindManager provides appropriate interfaces that allow integration into the company's applications. We have been using MindManager since the early 2000s, sporadically at first, but in the meantime the tool has become established, not least because of its integration into our business applications.
- Creating Meeting Agendas and MoMs
- Developing and discussing concepts
- Structuring and generating documentation
- ad-hoc collcetion of ideas (for later revision)
- Visualizing status information
MindManager experience in Apple`s environment
Rating: 8 out of 10
August 26, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
14 years of experience
Often described in MindManager questionnaires - use mindmapping since more than 20 years, since 2010 as digital tool. Various uses for investigations, problem solving, documentation, etc. Up to 2020 use MindManager in windows and apple environment, since 2020 concentrated on apple environment only.
- MindManager has the longest track history. One could rely on a development track including long years requirement. (All is in .....market leader)
- Basic idea of mindmapping (from 80/90ties) is fully developed and can be executed in MindManager.
- A lot of additional functionality has been developed over time and is of comfort for the user
MindManager - Planning Made easy
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 23, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
2 years of experience
We use MindManager primarily for Project Planning. It provides multiple readymade templates , which makes it easier to create plans, assign tasks to stakeholder. And it gives a very good visual representation of what flow we have been thinking in our mind to execute any project.
It offers multiple layouts, which can be modified even after plan is created, and it becomes very easy to communicate within the team.
It offers multiple layouts, which can be modified even after plan is created, and it becomes very easy to communicate within the team.
- Visual representation of ideas.
- Interface is quite easy to understand and use.
- Provides multiple templates a project or program manager needs to manage.
A Power Plan for Efficiency
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 20, 2024
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
5 years of experience
I use this program for all of my retreats, seminars, speaking engagements etc. I also use it for brainstorming and long-term planning with certain coaching clients.
It keeps me organized, focused, and expansive. When I do not cover all of my topics I can pick up where I left off from my last engagement. I love being able to create my own templates.
I am able to use it on the Internet, and anywhere I need it.
It is my 'go-to' for all of my outlines etc.
It keeps me organized, focused, and expansive. When I do not cover all of my topics I can pick up where I left off from my last engagement. I love being able to create my own templates.
I am able to use it on the Internet, and anywhere I need it.
It is my 'go-to' for all of my outlines etc.
- Keeps a large amount of information in the notes section.
- Allows for versatility and customization of my maps.
- I can be on 2 maps simultaneously.