思维导图又叫心智图，是表达发射性思维的有效的图形思维工具 ，它简单却又极其有效，是一种革命性的思维工具。思维导图运用图文并重的技巧，把各级主题的关系用相互隶属与相关的层级图表现出来，把主题关键词与图像、颜色等建立记忆链接。思维导图充分运用左右脑的机能，利用记忆、阅读、思维的规律，协助人们在科学与艺术、逻辑与想象之间平衡发展，从而开启人类大脑的无限潜能。思维导图因此具有人类思维的强大功能。
Do you have trouble keeping up with meetings because you cant take notes as fast as the speaker talks If you do jot down some thoughts and ideas, by the time you re-read your notes they make no sense If this sounds like you, a meeting mind map may be just what you need. Here is a quick start guide that will give you some pointers and a printable template you can use to get off to a great start with mind mapping.
你因为记笔记的速度跟不上讲演者讲的速度而无法跟上会议进程过么又或者你草草记下一些观点和想法，但回头看这些笔记时却发现完全看不懂了如果这就是你，开会思维导图就是你所需要的。这里是一个快速的入门指南，提供一些你可以在开始入门使用思维导图时使用的概念和可打印的模板。
First, a few conceptsmany of these will come clear as you read through the article:
首先，一些概念当你读完这整篇文章，它们会慢慢更清楚了：
Mind mapping is a free flowing tool. There are no rights or wrongs to the process. Many people recommend using many different colored pens and drawing pictures. This may or may not be for youyet anyway. The important thing is just to start. You can refine your mind mapping method as you go.
思维导图是一个使用自由的工具，应用中没什么对或错。许多人推荐使用许多不同颜色的笔和画图画，你可以那样也可以不，怎样都好。重要的是开始使用。你可以边用边完善你做思维导图的方式。
Mind mapping is designed to use both sides of your brainmind mapping involves your right and left brain thinking. The colors and picture drawing are the creative side, the note taking is the analytical side. By involving both sides of your brain you get better retention, more free-flowing ideas and maintain concentration.
做思维导图是设计用来同时使用你两边大脑的做思维导图包括了左右脑思考。色彩和画图是创意的一半，做笔记则是分析的一半。通过让两边大脑都参与，你会获得更好的记忆力、产生更多新颖想法和也更好保持专注。
Only a few simple graphics will get you started:
一点简单的图形就能开始：
o An arrow from one item to another indicates that one idea flows from one item to another
o An arrow pointing both ways indicates the subjects are of equal value and relate to one another
o A box or idea with no arrow is a floating topic. This is typically an important idea but off topic. It basically hovers outside your map but is there in case you need it.
o 一个箭头从一项指向另一项意味着从一个想法引向另一个。
o 一个箭头同时指向两边意味着它们同样重要且有关。
o 没有箭头的一个方框或点子是一个浮主题。通常是一个重要但和主题无关的点子。它基本上盘旋在你地图之外但在你需要时它就那里。
To get started mind mapping a meeting, get the agenda ahead of time if possible.
要用思维导图记录一次会议请提前拿份会议议程，如果可以的话。
In the center of your mind map, write the main topic of the meeting:
在你的思维导图中央，写上这次会议的主题。
From this central idea all the sub-topics will flow. So outward from the center, you would write in the sub-agenda items. It doesnt matter what order you choose to list these. Mind mapping considers each idea equal until you change it later. So the first level of the sub-agenda items might look like this:
所有次要主题都从这个主题分流出去，从中间向外写下那些次要的议程项目，无所谓你按什么顺序列出来。在你稍后更改前，思维导图默认各个项目都是并列的。于是，第一层的次主题可能看上去象这样：
You now have a basic mind map of your meeting. This is a clear overview of your meeting from start to finish. If someone brings up an unrelated topic, you would simply make that a floating sub-topic. It may be important, but its unrelated. These can be thoughts of yours or something someone else says. Heres an example:
现在你有了会议的思维导图基础，从开始到结束有了一个清晰的概要。如果有人提出一个无关的话题，你应该把它做成一个浮副标。这很重要，因为它是(和主题)无关的。这可以是你的想法或其他人说的，例如：
Mind Mapping in Action
实际使用中的思维导图
As people present ideas and concepts at the meeting, simply draw off a branch from the sub-agenda items and write a main idea. You can choose to circle the idea, draw a picture around it (like a star) to emphasize important points. If you feel like doodling next to an idea, by all means doodle. Remember mind mapping is designed to get you thinking from both your left and right brain. The doodles keep the creative mind active while the analytical handles the notes.
当人们在会议中提出看法和概念时，从次要议程中画出分支记下重点即可。你可以在观点上画圈、在它上面画个小图(比如一个星号)来强调它是重要的观点。当你想在一个观点旁涂鸦的时候，尽管做。记住，思维导图法是设计用来调动你左右脑同时思考，涂鸦使用创造思维而做笔记使用分析思维。
In the image above you see the star drawn around the joint venture idea. This might represent an idea I think is a great way to improve the budget. If I have sub ideas from there, I can simply draw branches off from that idea into sub ideas.
上面这幅图里，在合资的想法外画了个星，这可能代表了一个我认为很不错的增加预算的办法。如果我从那儿又有了进一步的想法，我可以轻易地从这里画出分支写下进一步想法。
Personally, if someone says something that is important to a topic, subtopic or idea I like to draw a branch off from that item and write in their name and then branch off from their name. If youve ever had to explain who said what when this is an excellent way to track back and credit the right people.
我的习惯是如果有人针对某个话题讲了什么重要的东西，我会从该主题或副主题画出一个分支，写上他们的名字，然后从他们名字支出去记下观点。如果你曾经必须解释谁、什么时候说了什么，这就是一个追溯、表扬说对的人的好办法。
In traditional note taking, many of these sub ideas and can be lost or forgotten (buried under larger concepts). Mind mapping makes the ideas stick out.
传统的笔记记录里，许多这类次级的想法会丢失或忘记(被大量更大的概念覆盖)。思维导图令它们显露出来。
Tip: Dont be afraid to link one sub item to a totally different agenda item. Simply draw a line with or without an arrow linking one thought to another.
小技巧：别不敢把一个次要项目联向一个完全不同的议程项目。轻松地画一条有箭头或没箭头的线把一个想法和另一个关联起来。
How to use the Meeting Mind Mapping Template
如何使用会议思维导图模板
Download a PDF mind mapping template that you can use for meetings, small projects or even projects around your house. Youll need PDF reader software to view it; we recommend the free FoxIt Reader (Mac users, you have the built-in Preview.app). I suggest you print it in landscape mode so you have enough room to work.
下载一个可以用于会议、小项目或甚至只是你家房子改建的思维导图模板。你需要PDF阅读软件来浏览这个模板，我们推荐免费的FOXIT阅读器(MAC用户可以用内嵌的preview.app)。我建议横幅打印，这样可以有足够的空白去写。
To use it for a meeting:
用于会议：
1. Write the main idea in the center box.
2. Write each agenda item in the circles linked to the outside of the main idea.
3. As the meeting progresses, draw lines pointing to sub-thoughts, ideas, facts and figures.
4. Draw pictures and interlink items with or without arrows.
1. 把主题写在中央方框
2. 把各项议程写在连着主题的外面一层圆圈里。
3. 随着会议推进，画线写下次级的看法、点子、事实和数据。
4. 画图画，并在项目间画带箭头或不带箭头的连线。
To use the Mind Mapping Template for a home improvement project:
用于家庭改建项目：
1. Write the main goal of the project in the center box.
2. Write sub categories in the circles linked to the outside of the main idea. (Categories such as budget, supplies needed, when to do it, and hire contractor are some common categories for a home improvement project.)
3. Just like with meetings, expand each category with ideas, facts and figures by drawing a branch and writing the idea.
1. 把主要目标写进中央方框
2. 把各项次分类写在连着主目标的外面一层圆圈里。(比如预算、需要的供应、什么时候做、雇承包商以及其他一个家里改建项目所需的常见分类。)
3. 跟开会一样，在每个分类下用画分支和写点子来扩展出点子、事实和数据。
After youve made your first few mind maps, youll see how much more organized youll feel. Mind mapping helps unlock your creative mind so you arent forgetting details or losing those little tidbits of information that make or break a project. Mind mapping will make you more effective during meetings because youll be able to understand the concepts and interlink them in new ways. Where everyone else is sitting bored and clock watching, you can be an active part of the meeting. It might just get you a raise.
在你完成首批思维导图后，你会发现自己感到更有组织力了。使用思维导图能释放你的创造思维，这样你就不会忘记细节或丢失那些执行或改变一个项目的信息小片段。使用思维导图能让你在会议中更有效率，因为你用一种全新的方式去理解概念以及他们之间的关系。当其他人都无聊地坐在那里不停看时间时，你会成为会议的一个积极参与者，这可能给你带来升职哦。
Give it a try and see just how effective mind mapping is for you. Any avid mind mappers out there Tell us how your mind maps help you take effective notes and capture ideas.
就去试一试看思维导图能令你多有效率吧。有投入的思维导图用户么告诉我们思维导图如何帮你记有效率的笔记和抓住点子吧!
