Item: MindManager
Rating: 10
Author: Andrew Starodubtsev

Overall Satisfaction with MindManager

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

The first time we heard about mind mapping software, we thought it was weird and unnecessary. But after a few minutes of using it, we were hooked. It allows you to organize your thoughts and tasks in a way that makes sense to you. It also helps you to think of unanticipated ideas and connections between your thoughts and gain valuable insights. MindManager is ideal for workgroups, teams and individuals to capture, organize, and share information, manage the tasks that come up with your business or your personal life and to create actionable plans.

Pros and Cons

Pros

MindManager gives you the easiest and most intuitive way to capture your ideas and use your imagination to visualize and organize them
Ability to look at your ideas from different angles
MindManager helps you think visually

Cons

Limited Gantt charts
Limited icons choice

Return on Investment

Optimized my time so I had more important things done
Generated insights
Understood Gestalt Theory
Took my tasks to the next level

Common Applications for MindManager

Strategic Planning
Brainstorming
Process Mapping
Education & Training
Knowledge Management
Problem Solving
Task and Project Management
Project Planning

Number of Users

1 to 10

Information Visualization Benefits

I've been using MindManager for a while now and I am incredibly impressed with the results. It has helped me organize my thoughts and tasks in an efficient manner. With MindManager, I can easily visualize large amounts of data to quickly understand what needs to be done and when. It has made me exponentially more productive and organized in my work life.

Alternatives Considered

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM and Miro

It is different from other project management software because it is easy to use and can be used by just about anyone. With its intuitive interface, you can create mind maps and brainstorm up to four levels of notes and ideas. It has over 50 predefined shapes to capture your ideas and you can also add your own shapes. The software does come with a steep price tag, however. The free trial period is more than enough to see if the software is worth the cost.

Key Insights

Do you think MindManager delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with MindManager's feature set?

Yes

Did MindManager live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of MindManager go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy MindManager again?

Yes

Other Software Used

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM, Miro, Xmind

Likelihood to Recommend

MindManager is an awesome mind mapping software that helps me organize my thoughts, keeping them in the proper perspective for the tasks i am working on at any given time and allowing me to efficiently track and manage my goals in a single, visual environment. Using color-coding and labels is a great way to visually keep track of everything I have going on and then to easily visualize what needs to be done next. It helps me take control of my agenda, achieve more in less time and become more productive.

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MindManager is an invaluable tool