Break free from information overload—and soar to new heights

Do you harness the wealth of data, Web pages, and other input that comes your way every day? Is there a way to use it more effectively to formulate new ideas, sharpen your focus, and ultimately drive your success? The latest MindManager 8 for Windows is the answer.

Unlike the usual linear-based approach of most productivity tools, MindManager 8 uses mind-mapping technology to let you capture, organize, and communicate information using an intuitive visual canvas. You'll be able to work smarter and transform your ideas into action more quickly.

Access the right information, when you need it

MindManager 8 lets you quickly gather relevant information from the Internet and other resources.

• Consolidate vast amounts of data and ideas from multiple sources onto a single map
• Surf or search the Web from within MindManager 8, adding links to your map for future reference
• Add dynamic content from customer databases, internal applications and other company resources

Stay in the zone and maintain your laser focus

The integrated browser, search, and editing features, MindManager 8 eliminates these types of distractions so you can stay focused on the work at hand.

• Navigate quickly through all your data and other assets
• Find just what you need with powerful filter and search functions
• View and modify Microsoft Office documents right within MindManager

Shift into high-gear and get things done

With new automated task management in MindManager 8 you can quickly get a high-level view of status with visual indicators that bring things to light in a flash.

• Map out tasks, start and due dates, resources, and status so that you don't miss a beat
• Track project summary data effortlessly through automated calculations of task progress
• Take control of project timelines, budgets, and resources by using Mindjet's JCVGantt add-on to MindManager 8

Communicate your ideas to the world

MindManager 8 lets you really strut your stuff by helping you connect and communicate your ideas with others.

• Transform your maps into fully interactive Adobe PDF or Flash files—there's no special software required for viewing
• Post your Flash maps on Web sites or your blog
• Collaborate with others on maps in real time, or present your ideas on the Web, using Mindjet Connect.

What is Visual Thinking?

Visual thinking is our brain’s natural way to solve problems creatively. We picture the problem and its various outcomes in our mind’s eye. Ancient humans doodled solutions to their problems on cave walls. But in today’s world—especially in business situations—we’re in the habit of making lists, outlines, and spreadsheets, using only one dimension of our brains.

Visual thinking taps into multiple brain centers, getting us to the heart of the problem more quickly and helping us use creativity to solve problems, manage projects, streamline processes, communicate information, and gain buy-in from team members.

What are Mind Maps?

A mind map uses visual thinking to create an organized display of the plan, problem, or project—a diagram that mirrors the way our brains naturally processes information. Information and tasks radiate out from a central theme or goal, rather than falling below a header, as in a list. Related items link with connecting lines. New items can be captured randomly and then organized into the larger scheme, with new ideas flowing naturally as the map gains detail. Information can be illustrated with symbols, words, color, images, links, and attachments to add context, helping to reveal new directions, greater clarity, and big ideas.