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Online Webinar – Recorded May 14th, 2013
Duration: 1 hour webinar Credits: 1 PDU Category A – Free PDU
Sponsored by: PMI Quality CoP (REP #S019)
Presented by: James Franklin

“A mind map is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea”.

Mind mapping software allows users to visually analyze and brainstorm ideas quickly. Using mind mapping software, teams more effectively create project planning documents.

This presentation provides examples and best practices how project teams utilize mind mapping software to brainstorm, collaborate and create project plans.

Note: You do have to be a PMI® member to register for this opportunity & there are audio problems near the end of the recording but the information presented is so very good that we decided to present this session anyway.

Click to register for Mind Mapping Techniques to Improve Projects then Click the link beside the word “Recordings”

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Great Mind Mapping Resources from
PDU Of The Day

What Is A Mind Map?

  • Explains Mind Mapping and Mind Mapping Techniques
  • Contains a great link to a Conflict Management Mind Map
  • Contains a link to an insightful Career Development Framework Mind Map

Project Management Process Groups & Knowledge Areas (PMBOK® 4th Edition) – S. Babou’s Mind Mapsâ„¢

Mind Mapsâ„¢ are an excellent way of communicating information visually. They have a wide range of applications – decision making, risk planning and process flows are examples. This article links to some great resourses including Babou’s impressive Mind Pap diagram of the PMBOK 4th Edition.

Creating a PDU Self Directed Learning Primer:
Learning about Motivating Leadership Qualities
A Mind Map Example

  • Walk through the process of creating a Personal Self Directed Learning ( SDL PDU ) Plan.
  • Learn how A Mind Map Can Be Used As A PRIMER for Self Directed Learning
  • Learn How to Create “SMART Goals”
  • And Use the resources in the article to create a “Self Directed Learning Plan” on Motivating Team Members and positive leadership skills worth up to 19 PDUs

Category C PDUs Self Directed Learning:
We Can Help!

  • Learn all about Category C PDUs and how they work.
  • Earn up to 30 PDUs on topics of your interest in your certification cycle.
  • Link to our PDU Planning Article Learn how to manage your PDU process Hint: Treat it as a Project!.
    • Do you know:
      • What is your re-certification date?
      • If you have any unrecorded PDUs?
      • How many PDUs do you have today?
      • How many PDUs you are entitled to?
      • How many PDUs you have from each Category?
      • You require a tracking system for your PDUs (for PMI® Audit purposes)

Above all else, lead by example; do not allow yourself to become a “last minute Larry/Laura” and scramble for PDUs as your recertification looms simply because you failed to put together and execute a sound plan. Project managers are leaders!

–Colonel Mike