--- In ivdforum@yahoogroups.com, Rory O'Connor <rory@...> wrote:
>
> One approach I have recently been experimenting with, is using a
> mindmap layout when working with the Inner vision Deck.
> Here are the steps:
>
> 1. Start with a blank sheet of paper, A4 or US Letter size,
landscape
> style
> 2. Write your question on the top of the page
> 3. Write you score for how answered the question is beside it.
> 4. Draw you card, and write the word/phrase in the centre of the
page.
> 5. Write your associations as spokes radiating out of the central
> word/phrase until you have your 5-8 Associations or meanings
> 6. Working with each association in turn, list the 3 insights or
> answers, radiating from these. You will end up with 15-24 spokes.
>
> This approach allows you to jump back and forth as you make your
> associations, drawing out your awareness.
> The main challenge I have found in using this approach, is lack
of
> space. I may start to use this with A3 sized paper instead,
though
> this is less portable for me.
>
> I would appreciate any feedback on this approach? Or have you
> developed a unique approach that works for you? Please share it.
>
> rory
>
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> Rory O'Connor
>
>
>
> Read my blog 'Little Red Brain' at
http://www.thecreativityhub.com/
> blog/littleredbrain.html
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> "The Inner Vision Deck: Don't under-estimate this no-frills
> brainstorming tool
> ...simple, powerful and inexpensive. 4 out of 5 stars"
> - Chuck Frey, InnovationTools.com
>
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>Hi Rory,
Haven't used mind-mapping with the IVD yet! but will be doing soon,
as I already use mind-mapping a lot. All the best with this new
venture.