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  • Gram Guerrero posted an update 1 year, 7 months ago

    Tony Buzan called mind maps the “ultimate organizational tool for the brain”, and he might’ve been on to something. Multiple studies have shown that mind mapping can enhance memory, improve problem-solving, and boost creativity. It also happens to be one of the most versatile tools you can use in your personal and professional life. Not sure where to start? We compiled a list of the best mind map templates you can use in your projects for free.

    What Are the Benefits of Using a Mind Map Template?

    When Buzan advocated the use of mind maps in the 80s, he based his arguments on the right brain/left brain theory proposed by neuropsychologist Roger Sperry. While Sperry’s theory has since been debunked(1), there is still a ton of scientific evidence that supports mind mapping.

    A 2002 study among 50 second- and third-year medical students found that using the mind mapping technique to boost learning efficiency improved recall of factual information.(2)

    Other studies revealed more benefits including an improvement in critical thinking(3) and information retrieval(4), which makes mind mapping a versatile and powerful tool.

    The only problem? Traditional (pen & paper) mind mapping has pesky limitations. It’s time-consuming, gives you limited creative real estate, and makes it nearly impossible to rearrange the branches of a mind map once it’s already on the page.

    A (digital) mind map template removes those limitations and throws in a few cherries on top:

    ⏰ It saves time: Mind map templates speed up the creative process so you don’t have to start from scratch every time the muse comes knocking. All you need to do is pick a template that matches your topic, customize it, and you’re ready to go!

    💪 It’s flexible: There’s only so much you can change once the ink is on the page. With a digital mind map template, you can edit every node in seconds. In Taskade, you can even rearrange entire branches in a convenient drag-and-drop workflow.

    👨‍💻 It’s collaborative: Digital mind mapping opens the door to unlimited creative collaboration. You can co-create spanning diagrams, add comments, and even chat & video conference with your team, with every edit syncing in real-time, wherever you are.

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