Purpose
At its core, a mind map is a type of diagram that visually links a central subject or concept to related concepts, ideas, words, items, or tasks. When you create a mind map it allows you to come up with ideas in a non-linear way, start to make connections between concepts, and then add structure to ideas to make a hierarchical map. It has many applications, such as brainstorming creative ideas, problem-solving, mapping out processes, making visual sitemaps or creating organizational structures.