MindManager: A Project Manager's favorite tool in his/her tool chest.
Updated December 23, 2015
MindManager: A Project Manager's favorite tool in his/her tool chest.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Software Version
Versions 3 - 9
Overall Satisfaction with MindJet MindManager
I have used MindJet MindManager since 1997 with version 3.0 of the software. I am in project management and it is a trusted tool in my toolbox. I use it for writing meeting notes, presentations, brain storming, and even developing a project plan. It thinks the way that I do and it is very easy for people to follow along either on a projector on on a WebEx.
- Note taking on very complex subjects. Think of typical meetings that can dart from one topic to another and back again, with traditional note taking this is very hard to do, with MindJet it all part of the process. I particularly like exporting my notes out to MS Word with the MindMap on the cover and a Table of Contents and then a full display of my notes in a hierarchy.
- Brain storming . . . nothing comes close. Get a room with a projector and your team and you are ready to go without the hassle of some software and since it is visual it is easier for others to make additional associations.
- Project Planning. Yes you could build out a full project plan and then visually see the Gantt chart created. Work with the teams to do a Work breakdown structure (WBS) and then assign tasks and duration and resources. For small 100 or so line projects, it works great.
- In version 5 of the software, it integrated with the tasks in MS Outlook. I would create a weekly task list by project and then sync this with Outlook. In version 6 it lost this capability.
- I am sorry, but I do not see any other weaknesses of the product. Each version has added additional functionality and I plan on upgrading to the latest version shortly.
- Increased productivity in meetings (for both the presenter and the audience).
- Increased solutions in brainstorming sessions due to the visual associative properties of the product.
- Personal organization in areas of note taking, to do lists, project management, etc.
- Great for students, used this extensively while going for my masters degree for papers and Capstone.
At the time, 1997 there wasn't much out there. I had just learned of Mindmapping techniques from a partner of the consulting firm that I worked for. When I saw there was a digital version of mindmapping, I jumped on the opportunity. I even went to get certified in the product back in version 5 because I believe so strongly in it.
Using MindJet MindManager
(Knowlede Management & IT) Project Management
MindJet MindManager Implementation
- Implemented in-house