One of the virtues of mindmapping is that it has the capability to depict information in non-linear fashion.
Mindmapping has been taken to a new level with Personal Brain software from TheBrain.com.
This version of mindmapping is more than a mind map, as it is an information management tool that de-linearizes the process of storing and retrieving information. This type of interface would also be a great way to categorize and find trends.
What is especially cool is that these folks have created a web portal for users to upload their ‘brains’ for others to see.
Think of it as a next-generation Slideshare.net on caffeine.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Virtual Information Management
- Personal Brain software presents an opportunity for companies to create new information management tools that enhance the non-linear categorization and retrieval of information.
- Online Brainsharing Communities
- The creation of web portals for users to upload their 'brains' presents opportunities for companies to explore and innovate in the realm of online communities and collaboration.
- Next-generation Mindmapping
- There is an opportunity for companies to create mindmapping tools that go beyond traditional mind maps and incorporate features of Personal Brain software for more advanced information organization.
Where This Applies
- Software Development
- There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for software developers to create new tools that challenge the traditional linear and hierarchical approaches to information management.
- Online Collaboration
- Personal Brain software and the creation of online brainsharing communities present disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the online collaboration space.
- Education and Training
- Personal Brain software can be adapted to create more interactive and engaging educational programs and training tools that go beyond traditional formats.
