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Problem Solving

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Problem Solving using Mind Mapping

Problem solving strategies are as important as creative thinking and critical thinking. We will take a look at some common problem solving strategies and understand how a problem can happen. There are some universal steps to take with problem solving no matter which route you take. It’s also key to understand that there can be multiple solutions, and each possible solution has its pros and cons. You want to eventually ask how did the problem…

So what does a problem-solving mind map refer to? Well, when we think of mind mapping, we think of generating ideas or brainstorming. When you brainstorm ideas, it’s not about possible solutions; it’s about all the possibilities. The focus of a mind map is more on where to explore and find strategies. Yet with a stable framework, it can help to find solutions for complex problems. This is yet another one of many mind map…

There are some complex problems out there in the world that benefit from a special type of mapping of ideas known as a dialogue map. A dialogue map or dialogue mapping helps find possible solutions. It is a mind map type that’s meant to help with critical thinking and shared understanding of complex problems. The idea came from Jeff Conklin, who also founded the Connexus institute. You can find more about his theories here, from…

What is a fishbone diagram? A fishbone diagram is a common name for an Ishikawa diagram or cause and effect diagram. Mindomo offers fishbone diagram templates in the library, making it easy to create your own fishbone diagrams. Ishikawa diagrams were popularized by Kaoru Ishikawa as a quality tool for problem solving. The head and spine of the fish represent a specific problem. The main ribs represent categories of causes. The smaller bones represent individual…

When you are faced with a difficult problem, it can be hard to know where to start. There are so many things to think about, and not much time to act. Collecting, organizing, and connecting information about a problem in a Mindomo map gives you space to think and communicate. This article explains how the Mindomo template “Manage a problem” works. The template guides you from first encountering a difficult problem through to resolving it.…