Technological Tools

Xmind

XMind is a professional mind mapping software product installed on devices.
XMind is designed to assist people with brainstorming and organizing ideas into a conceptual map so people can use it to clarify thinking, manage complex information and run brainstorming sessions.
XMind can play an effective role in operating abstract issues.
XMind provides different templates (e.g., logic chart, org chat, tree chat, timeline, fishbone), markers and stickers.
Users can insert attachment and share mind maps as PNG and PDF or via social network.

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