Today's information environment demands that we all save time, improve efficiency, and be more creative in our thinking. Mind Mapping is an essential business tool you can add to your intellectual armory. This Infoline will introduce you to the concept of Mind Mapping. You will learn how to read and create Mind Maps, use Mind Maps for common business and training processes, and increase your creativity and effectiveness by using Mind Maps. Trainers can more specifically use Mind Maps to outline prospective courses or programs, illustrate a business case for new projects or funding, organize training program content, l generate ideas during meetings and training sessions, andl draw connections between business needs and developmental efforts.