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Entrepreneurs: Unlock competitive advantage with an ERRC grid mind map

Mind Mapping Software

The Eliminate-Reduce-Raise-Create (ERRC) Grid was developed by Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne as part of their Blue Ocean Strategy toolkit. ” Think different – with a mind map. What if you used the ERRC grid with a mind map? What advantages could that give you?

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The ultimate MVP list of visual thinking resources

Mind Mapping Software

During the last 15 years, I’ve created a cornucopia of articles and resources about mind mapping software and other types of visual thinking tools and techniques. Concept maps vs. mind maps. How to integrate Evernote with 7 mind mapping applications. How to do a SWOT analysis using a mind map.

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Personal development plans and how they can benefit your organization

MindManager

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Benjamin Franklin’s quote applies to many choices we make, including personal development. Personal development is a term used for the lifelong process of actively improving your skills and gaining knowledge and experience. Benefits of personal development plans.

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A critical look at Canva’s new whiteboarding tool

Mind Mapping Software

This takes you to an extensive page of whiteboard templates – everything from a design thinking ideation canvas and an Ishakawa (fishbone root cause analysis) to a project kickoff mind map and affinity diagram. Strange… I also selected a mind map template and played around with it.

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Does your business need a project management strategy?

MindManager

Instead, a strategic approach to project management requires careful selection, prioritization, and allocation of resources to projects that drive organizational success while boosting the bottom line. As with project management tools and techniques , there is no one-size-fits-all approach to developing a project management strategy.

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Product manager vs. project manager: What are the key differences?

MindManager

A product manager oversees the product development process , from initial research and development to launch, sales, and ongoing maintenance until the product is retired. Throughout the product development process, a product manager’s responsibilities include the following: Create a product vision. Planning and development.

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Embracing Realistic Thinking: A Practical Guide to Empower Your Decision-Making

IQ Matrix

By setting achievable goals and preparing for potential obstacles, you’ll develop the courage to face adversity head-on and come out stronger on the other side. Step 5: Outline Your Goal and Game Plan With a clearer understanding of the situation, it’s time to chart your course. What were the outcomes? What was the cause?