My Mind Map on Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's (Former Prime Minister of Malaysia) Keynote Speech at the 14th ICOT on 23 June 2009 in Kuala Lumpur

This mind map of Tun Dr Mahathir's keynote speech on "Asian Leadership" at the 14th ICOT on 23 June 2009 in Kuala Lumpur is the second of four mind mapped keynote speeches that I promised to post. The viewer is invited to Prof Howard Gardner's Keynote speech in my earlier post.

As usual Dr Mahathir's speech is always covered with interesting anecdotes. One of the things he emphasized is that DEVELOPMENT requires able LEADERS who has the ability to also THINK about DEVELOPMENT.  This inevitably covers one of his best remembered achievements as PM of Malaysia where he stood his ground during the 1997 financial crisis to steer the country towards economic recovery.

Dr Mahathir also mentioned that once LEADERS (e.g. GEORGE BUSH, TONY BLAIR, RICHARD NIXON, MAO TSE TUNG / MAO ZEDONG etc....) are in POWER, it is very difficult to remove them. (These remarks drew laughter from the audience). Yet they, the LEADERS, are important in the development of the country.

I leave viewer(s) with an interesting interpretation for the rest of his excellent speech, that was delivered to a pack audience at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).

I am very fortunate and thankful that Dr Mahathir was very kind to autograph my mind map of his keynote speech that I did during his presentation. This is the second time that a Prime Minister has autographed my mind map. For the first, viewers are invited to view my mind map of former PM Goh Chok Tong's keynote speech given at the Singapore Quality Award (SQA) presentation ceremony in 1998 [CLICK HERE]. Please enjoy.

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My Mind Map on Kamal Kant's "The Career Survival Kit" on 30 Aug 2003

Another fav mind map of mine. I drew this mind map on a printable white board. It was based on a 27 July 2003 ST article written by Mr Kamal Kant, entitled "The Career Survival Kit".

Basically the article is trying to say that to survive in this rapidly changing world of ours, we need to be a team player, a bridge builder, adaptability, have different skills and a new mindsets that can help you fit into your career. In a nutshell, these are:

1. Adopt a new mindset towards your career
2. Become a career opportunist.
3. Turn career ladder into career path.
4. Plan to be out of work.
5. When between jobs, consider temping
6. Master effective job hunting skills
7. Be self-aware.
8. Become a bridge builder
9. Keep your skills sharp and relevant.
10. Be a team player.
11. Be accountable.
12. Learn to promote yourself.
13. Diversify.

Notice how I grouped common key words together.
It helps in summarising.  Notice also that my key words is not the same as your keywords? Enjoy.

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My Mind Map on a IT SECURITY AWARENESS for END-USER Lecture on 4th Nov 2009

Above is a typical mind map of my normal routine in joting down notes of any lecture, discussion etc. Normally, how beautiful or well arranged the mind map appears after the lecture depends on many factors such as my interest in the topic, my mood for the day - whether I have any urgent commitments etc., my skills in handling the many colour pens in my hands, the lecturer's presentation skills and clarity in making a difficult topic looks easy and others. I am not sure about what other real-time note-taking mind mappers have, however, these are just my opinion that I am sharing with all of you. Hope it helps to know what it takes to do a real-time mind map.

For those interested to know what the presenter is saying about IT Security Awareness for the End-user, the mind map that captures this lecture is full of keywords that will lead you to more teaching or learning materials that you may google from the Internet.
Good luck and enjoy.


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My Mind Map on Prof. Howard Gardner's Keynote Speech at the 14th International Conference on Thinking (ICOT) held in KL on 22 June 2009

I was very privileged that Professor Howard Gardner autographed my mind map of his keynote speech given on the 14th International Conference on Thinking was held in Kuala Lumpur on 22 June 2009 where he added yet another Intelligence, Interdisciplinary, to the list of nine, NOT eight intelligences (Linguistic, Mathematical, Spatial, Musical, Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Naturalist and Existential) that he originated many years ago.  He also spoke about his latest and more interesting passion of his life, the Good Work Project. More details of this project could be found in this website: http://www.thegoodproject.org/ - It is about his passion to launch a large-scale effort to increase the incidence of good work in our society. Read more about it in the internet.

I first met Professor Gardner when he presented his keynote speech on Multiple Intelligences in 1997 at the 7th ICOT in Suntec City, Singapore. The Conference was opened by Mr Goh Chok Tong, the then Prime Minister, who announced Singapore's vision of "Thinking Schools, Learning Nation". This theme, has since, been the Vision of the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore.

I was happy to have met him again in Kuala Lumpur where I presented a paper on “Enhancing Learning & Thinking Through Mind Mapping®, Technology & a Learner-centred Learning Approach”

I will be posting many more mind maps of the various 14th ICOT keynote speakers included Edward de Bono, Howard Gardner, Tony Buzan and Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad. Stay tune.

Thank you for your patience and interest in my mind maps.

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My Mind Map on a Crucial Conversation Workshop on 8 and 9 March 2010

I attended the 2-day "Crucial Conversation" workshop to find out more about how can it help the organisation improve by making the working environment more conducive for teamwork and innovation in the face of continuous changes.

It was certainly not a waste of my time. The course really emphasized the importance of trust and how to get these issues out in the open (through cleverly crafted 'crucial conversations') so that employees can "safely" add what they are thinking to those issues instead of quietly (or "deadly" )grumbling about openness, lack of communication and that management is not listening to them etc..

I mind mapped the basic principles of "Crucial Conversation" during the workshop and what it takes to encourage employees to open up. On hindsight, it takes a great organisation to be able to listen to opinions, thoughts, ideas and adopt them where appropriate into its ideabank.

Thus, it takes a great organisation to understand these principles, the ability to recognise the capabilities of its employees and nurture this intellectual talent through cleverly crafted "Crucial Conversation". It would probably help organisations overcome the lack of teamwork and lack of "Innovation" within itself.   

Enjoy the map!

Fast forward to 17 March 2013:
An article of a Washington Post interview with PM Lee Hsien Loong was reported by The Straits Times. It was headlined as "Govt will need to be more open". It is a good article to read, as it gives people some ideas about what PM thinks about key issues for Singapore itself.

Somewhere in that long interview, in response to a question that his party has lost some seats in the recent 2011 election, PM responded that it is a different generation, a different society, and the politics will be different... They have to work in a more open way and that they have to accept more of the untidiness and the to-ing and fro-ing which is part of normal politics.

My thoughts
Something struck me is that, could the lost of seats be avoided if "crucial conversation" had taken place years earlier? Is the govt. taking corrective action now in order to avoid further losses in 2016? I believe it is. I don't think they want to lose more. But the guess whether the govt is doing enough or not is on everyone's lips. It is really difficult to satisfy people's wants. Any solutions? Better start to understand the aspirations of the people as early as possible.

Fast forward to 24 March 2013
An article in ST "Singapore dialogues 'have influenced policy making'" catch my interest again with regards to the topic of "crucial conversation".

It was reported that Mr Heng Swee Keat, the Education Minister admitted that [quote] it would have been useful if the consultation process for the recent Population White Paper published in January to a firestorm, had dovetailed with the Our Singapore Conversation (OSC). 

He was responding to the view, most recently expressed by PAP MP Denise Phua after the Budget debate, that the White Paper debacle lost the Government goodwill that the national conversation was generating [unquote]

My thoughts
Something struck me is that, wouldn't it be useful to discuss the long term plans of having a population projection of 6.9million during the OSC? More views, ideas, suggestions, could come up!

There is no shortage of all kinds of creative ideas during this Internet Age. Prof Gerard Puccio, the Chair and Professor of the International Center for Studies in Creativity at Bufflao State University, recently in a televised presentation on "Creativity as a Life Skill" said that studies have shown that it is important to have lots of creative ideas instead of having a small number, in order to have the best idea. Please view this excellent presentation if you have the time.

Could the govt have missed this  "Crucial Conversation" again by not introducing it during the OSC? It is important that as we mature, it may be good really to listen, search for the truth and invite comments and views no matter how bitter it is, rather than appearing like "it was bulldozing" as one ST reader pointed out. Could there be many more as the authors of "Crucial Conversation" suggest in their book of the same title? Would the opposition parties' views be taken into consideration in the Population Debate? Also, would the opposition parties be willing to participate in a series of nationally televised debate along with govt representatives, like what we had in the 1970's on having an all BUS SYSTEM vs an MRT SYSTEM before selecting. I think, a national debate of this kind would benefit all Singaporeans as eventually, it is a question of winning the hearts and minds of Singaporean. It takes time for people's mind to tune to what is best for Singapore. It may be good not to brush aside this "Crucial Conversation" on 6.9million Population Debate as Singaporeans could end up as losers. Participants for this propose debate could include representatives from the govt., opposition representatives as well as population experts / economists / futurists taking part in this nationally televised programme over, perhaps, 2months? BEFORE parliament sits and come to a consensus as to what is BEST for Singapore. What do you think? Thank you for reading.

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My Mind Map on EDB Chairman, Mr Lim Siong Guan's Speech to IES on 16 Sep 2008 at Singapore Management University

I was quite excited when I got news that Mr Lim Siong Guan, then Chairman of EDB, was invited to give the IES Charles Rudd Distinguished Lecture on the day he was made Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Engineers, Singapore.

As far back as 1997, I knew that Mr Lim was very supportive of the creative techniques, such as mind mapping. Thus, I had no doubt that the lecture he would be giving would be very captivating. I was delighted that I was not wrong in my judgement!

He certainly gave an interesting perspective as to what he would say to people who tells him that Singaporeans "CANNOT"  (do it). His response to those people would be to "IGNORE THEM". He brought up the example that the simple thumbdrive that almost every IT personnel uses, was actually invented by Mr Henn Tan, (who won the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Special Achievement Award in 2010) [ CLICK HERE ]. He is a Singaporean and the Chairman and CEO of Trek 2000 [CLICK HERE]. Furthermore, Singapore is the top builder of, off-shore oil rigs in the world and many other examples

He also emphasized that solving problem should be in a FUN way. Please enjoy the remaining many interesting anecdotes in the mind map that Mr Lim shared with IES members.


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My Mind Map of Gina Ford's Baby Feed Schedule for 2 to 4 months old Infant

Another application of Mind Map.

I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to draw Gina Ford's schedule of feeds for babies of 2-4 months into a mind map so that one could easily follow the  feeding, napping, "pooping" and bath routine graphically.

I must add that Gina Ford proposed feeds schedule acted as an invaluable guide. The above 24-hour mind map had been modified to suit the baby's needs.

The mind map shows quite visually, a long interval of inactivity whereby the tired parents or nannies could have a peaceful night's sleep most of the time. I believe any parents taking care of their a baby would really appreciate this routine. Good luck.

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My Mind Map on Prof Nitin Pangarkar's Talk on "Achieving Cost Effective and Service Excellence" on Friday, 6 Oct 2006

I was attracted to this IPAM organised talk by Prof Nitin Pangarkar on "Achieving Cost Effective and Service Excellence" and decided to mind map the talk.

Basically, he was giving an interesting overview of what he has written in a book on the recipe for success in the public and private sectors. One of the examples he had studied into is Singapore Airlines, SIA for short. It is a well known fact that SIA is one of a few airlines in the world that is profitable, year after year. The factors are clearly stated in the mind map. Enjoy please.

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My Mind Map on Tony Buzan's "Laws of Mind Mapping".

I just love this Mind Map. It was one of the earliest Mind Map that I drew in accordance to the "Guiding Principles" that Tony and his brother Barry Buzan wrote in their "The MindMap Book". A must-read book for any person wishing to discover the secrets of mindmapping. The book is simple to read. The principles found in the book would provide essential guidance to anyone wishing to apply brain-friendly techniques that would enhance their love to mind map. Part of the secret of continuing to mind map is to motivate your brain of its immense capacity to absorb information.

I have used this mindmap guiding principles for more than 15 years. It has worked well for me in bringing a comprehensive understanding of how the brain works. Knowing how the brain functions will help many people to effectively optimise the immense latent potential/capacity of the brain.

This is done through the technique of mind mapping. Many people may not be convinced of how this could be realised. But, once you are suitably coached by an accredited mind map trainer, I strongly believe, your motivation will be so strong that it is difficult for you to be otherwise. Please do not hesitate to share/email me (lcblcb1@gmail.com) some of your thoughts on this matter.

Together, we could convince Education Ministers around the world to encourage their teachers and educationalists, to use mindmapping as one of the most effective teaching and learning tools. For a start, educationalists/trainers could use it to introduce a topic at the start of the lesson and then summarise the lessons learnt at the end of the class. I have been using it with lots of successes. The students love it! In future updates, I will include encouraging quotes from students who have been through my courses. They served as sources of "food" for my brain. Haha.

By the way, I revised the above Mind Map on 11 Feb 2001 to include the image of Albert Einstein as I always remembered what he said that "imagination is more powerful than knowledge". It is important to learn how to imagine even though you feel that it is not the best thing you like to do. Just by trying to imagine would help one in developing/enhancing their creativity quotient (CQ). Imagination is the foundation of creativity.

A memorable occasion:
I once had an opportunity to explain the above mind map to a group of educationalists, teachers and administrative staff from Wuhan Institute of Technology (WIT), China in 2009. They eagerly learned the principles of mind mapping and whatever examples and applications that I could teach them. The feedback that I received led me to believe that there is certainly quite a high demand of people wanting to know more about the use and how to apply mind mapping in China.

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My Mind Map on a Secondary 1 or 2 Math Function: 'Exponential and Logarithmic' on 12 June 2006

I was approached by my colleague, Ms Esther Chin Mee Yan for help in developing a mind map as a training aid for polytechnic students.

She did a wonderful job of providing me with the teaching materials as well as a summary of the gist of what she teaches her students.

The result of her hard work has provided me with lots of inspiration to help her mind mapped this topic on Exponential and Logarithmic Functions. 

The mind map provided a holistic view for anyone hoping to have a firm grasp of this topic and and do well in the exams.

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My Mind Map on Tony Buzan's "Developing Family Genius" Learning Tapes on 20 Oct 2005

This A4-size mind map summary of Tony's "Developing Family Genius" is definitely a must-see and must-do mind map for all mind mappers. It combines nearly 4 hours of recording by the inventor on how the Brain Functions, Memory, Speed Reading and How to Study in a Brain-friendly Manner.

I find it hard to duplicate the above material on an equivalent A4-size space, using any of today's mindmapping software! There are many essential features that needs to be incorporated into each software before it can come close to mirroring the uniqueness of a hand drawn mind map. I would be pleased if anyone could share an equivalent of the above drawn using a computerised mind map software.

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My Mind Map on Michael J. Gelb's Book on "Present Yourself" on Thursday, 20 October 2005..

This mind map on Michael J. Gelb's book was one of the pre-requisites for the Advanced Learning Strategies Course conducted by the Buzan Centres.

I drew it just before I left for Palm Beach, Florida where the course was conducted in October 2005. Little did I know that I was also flying head on to meet one of the few Category 5 Hurricanes (Hurricane Wilma) that developed just before I left Singapore.
My family was certainly worried about the Hurricane. But I took the chance of going as all my arrangements have been made and there was a chance that I would arrive in Palm Beach before the Hurricane arrive. To cut the story short, Hurricane Wilma came during the course, knocked out all electricity, etc.... and I managed to survive the wrath of a Category 5 hurricane. What a Von Restorff!

The mind map provides a good summary of the various issues that one needs to focus on when one is trying to make an impact during a speech or presentation. It may help one who is keen to learn these techniques from the master, Michael Gelb, himself.

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My Mind Map on Kenny Yap's 9 Fish Approach Towards Total Business Sustainability / Survival.

I was fortunate to attend a total defence day event at the Singapore Discovery Centre on Wednesday, 10 July 2002. The highlight of the event happened to be a GOH talk by Mr Kenny Yap, the MD of Qian Hu Corporation Ltd. aka "Kenny the Fish".

Mr Kenny Yap, aka Kenny the Fish, certainly had a way of relating some principles of how he learn to survive the business world by studying some of the hardy features of 9 fishes, namely:
1) Arapaima - One of the biggest freshwater fish in the world. As in business, try to be a big fish like the Arapaima so that you would not be eaten up by others.
2) Cardinal Tetra - If you are small, try to swim in groups as the chances of survival as a group is higher. In business, think about merger, collaboration and acquisition.
3) Goldfish - Eat as much as possible during the warm weather where food is plentiful. Thus during a business downturn, ensure that you have sufficient reserves available to sustain yourself instead for folding up.
4) Guppy - Learn the survival skills of the Guppy. These are ornamental fishes that can be found in almost any drain or jungle stream.
5) Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta Fish) - Have the fighting spirit of the Betta Fish in protecting its territory. Fight for your market share.
6) Arowana (Dragon Fish) - Survive to a ripe old age like the Dragon Fish whose ancestors are believed to have lived during the age of the dinosaurs. Ensure that your business has a succession plan. This is often overlooked in business. This is also critical for any organisation as well as government-in-power.
7) Lou Han Fish (Flower Horn Fish) - Extend your network by adopting the features of the Lou Han Fish with their lively and friendly approaches to customers.
8) Rainbow Fish - Do not forget to reflect on life like the colour on the Rainbow Fish without which, may prove meaningless in doing business.
9) High Fin Loach Fish - Finally, to survive and sustain in this competitive world of ours, learn to create niches for your business as the Loach Fish does in nature. The fish learns to eat whatever that is left on the bed by evolving or adapting its mouth so that it can eat / suck up directly from the bottom of the bed without much effort.

Each of these fishes has certain UNIQUE strengths that one can learn from so as to help one survive this competitive world of ours. Please enjoy Kenny-the-Fish's speech, one of the shortest, yet most impactful speeches that I have ever come across.

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My Mind Map on Philip Kee's Speech on His Six Years of Consulting Experience in China to the Institute of Management Consultants

Preparing a speech in linear form was always a difficult task for me. However, after learning mind mapping, I always depended on it to help me draft the speech. 

The above mind mapped speech was made for my good friend Mr Philip Kee, Chairman of Luke Philips Consultants, who was invited to give a speech to members of the Institute of Management Consultants on his vast experiences, insights and lessons that could be learnt when doing business in China. He told me what he wanted to talk and I did the colourful mind mapped speech in just over a 2-hour lunch break that we had in Bukit Timah Plaza.

I was totally amazed and glad that I was able to help him mind mapped his speech. Philip told me that he successfully managed to present his talk from the above mind map without minimum reference to any notes. 

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My Mind Map on Dr Spencer Johnson's Book on "Who Moved My Cheese?" on 19 April 2001

Well, anyone who have read Dr Spencer Johnson's book on "Who Moved My Cheese?" would loved this simple mindmap that I have drawn minutes after reading this excellent book.

It concisely explains in simple language the situation before and after a change and the intervals between changes (denoted by the cheese being moved). The book explains that changes happens and how one should monitor and anticipate the impending changes so as to adapt to the new environment when it happens.

Dr Johnson also very cleverly explains why we should conquer our FEARS and get ready to face up to the inevitable changes to our environment even before it happens again. Only this time, one should be ready and should join in and enjoy the changes as part of an ongoing process in society.

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My Mind Map on Prof Robert S Kaplan's Lecture on "Balance Score Card" on September 11th, 2001 in Suntec City Auditorium Singapore



How could I forget this wonderful creation!

The Mind Map is a summary of Professor Robert S Kaplan's lecture on 'Balance Scorecard' lecture at Suntec City Auditorium. It was created coincidentally on 11th Sep 2001! (911).

I remembered that I was very tired after making this mind map that I fell asleep in front of my TV only to be awoken by the images of two planes smashing themselves into the then Twin Towers of New York. 

I actually arrived late for the event. Fortunately, there was a tea reception before the lecture and I quickly took the opportunity to find a seat and occupied my time in drawing the central image as well as the Professor's portrait. I then felt very comfortable to wait for the lecture to commence.

Luckily for me, Professor Kaplan was an excellent teacher as the mind map grew and transformed into one of my finest pieces of creation. I quickly noticed that mind maps that are balanced and easily read provides me with a very quick indicator of how good the speakers are in relation to their speed of delivery, clarity in explanation and excellent organisation of the content. In other words, they are Masters or Gurus in the area of their expertise.

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My Mind Map on Bill Handley's "Speed Maths and Speed Fun in Learning" at Nanyang Primary School, Singapore on 12 and 14 Mar 2001

One day, my younger daughter came back with a notice that her school was organising a workshop for parents and students at the cost of $20 per person per 3hr-session on 12 and 14 March 2001. The workshop was conducted by Mr Bill Handley from Australia, who founded Learning Unlimited Australia in 1979. 

I was excited about this workshop after reading a brief description about what Bill intended to cover in speed learning and speed maths techniques in two 3hr-session. I immediately signed up for both sessions with my daughter. As usual, I quickly set up a simple central image and sat down quietly in the front row, listening attentively for his key words and watching him carefully as he illustrates examples after examples of "Speed in Learning" and "Speed Maths". The combined result of the two sessions was the mind map above.

This mind map ranks as one of my favourites as I never fail to amaze those who attend my courses how I recorded the proceedings of the Speed Learning and Speed Maths workshop religiously onto only one page. I really felt very satisfied that my mind map turned out quite balanced and readable for those viewers who wants to understand what went on in the two workshops.

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My Mind Map on Andrew Matthews on "Follow Your Heart" at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 24-25 May 2001

Attending the 2001 National Achiever's Congress at the Singapore Indoor Stadium was probably one of the exciting moments of my life. Here I was, listening to seven prominent inspirational speakers speaking over 2 days, determined to mind map their message on one sheet of paper as I have always done for all seminars that I had attended ever since I saw the potential of mind maps and how it can empower our brains to do the "impossible".
Many had came up to me to say that "It is not possible", "It is too difficult", "I always run out of space", "My mind map does not look like a mind map (cos' it is untidy).....and the list goes on. 
Thus, having done the above mind map while Andrew Matthew lectures and draws his cartoons at the same time.....I think,... could only make people wonder whether I really did it on the spot or did I do it only at the end of the day.
If anyone has seen Andrew giving the lecture, would know that he collects his drawings after his lectures. So it is almost impossible for me to remember what was drawn if I had not drawn it on the spot before he covers it up. Please enjoy the drawings as I mimicked Andrew during his lecture on "Follow Your Heart - Finding the Purpose in Your Life and Work - Have More Time, Friends, Health and Happiness". 

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My Mind Map on David Copperfield's Magic Show in Singapore Indoor Stadium on 1 July 2001

I was rather amused when someone asked me whether I did the above Mind Map during the show. Of course not! I was busy closely observing from my front line seats with my son and trying to figure out how one of the world's greatest illusionists, David Copperfield, was doing his illusions right in front of our eyes! It is really a great show that I could not possibly forget it that easily. I was thus determined to remember that night that I was kept wondering how David managed to perform his illusions. So that very night, I drew the above Mind Map. 

Till today, I could easily relate the entire magical night performance that I attended together with my son, Zhiguang. I believe, through my pictures, you, the viewer could also easily relate what went on that night.

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My Mind Map on Prof Gerard J. Puccio's (Buffalo State University) "Creativity and Creative Problem Solving" Workshop

Ever since I started mind mapping, I probably have saved tons of paper. How? Instead of several pages of notes that I would normally make when attending a whole-day seminar, I now record it on just one sheet of paper. It was with that mindset of being eco-friendly as well as to challenge myself to do the "impossible" of taking notes in colour and at one sitting, that I managed to produce the above creation of a 3-hour lecture by Professor Gerard J Puccio on 12 Jan 2001 in Ngee Ann Polytechnic. It was a privilege to attend this excellent presentation of using Creative Problem Solving as a technique in this complex world of ours. The Divergent-Convergent thinking process among other things taught during the workshop left a deep impression in my mind.

Fast forward to Dec 2012 an excellent video presentation "Creativity as a Life Skill" by Prof Gerard Puccio in which he talked about how we should be "deliberately creative" in this fast changing world of ours in order to innovate faster. Individuals and organisation who does not know how to promote creativity would be the eventual losers.  

Fast forward to 16 March 2013, The Straits Times, page D6
An article on Why Study? by the Dean of NUS faculty of Law, Simon Chesterman where he mentioned that to survive, to do well in this globalised world , one needs to be creative, to think laterally, to be passionate about things because they are part of your identity rather than part of your career plan. Because today's students cannot know what is going to be important to their career. A good example of this is the late Steve Jobs. Professor Chesterman further elaborated that it was "calligraphy" that Steve was passionate about, 10 years before he designed the first Macintosh. Back then, he thought it had no hope of any practical applications. Thus Professor Chesterman said that it will not always be possible to predict what subjects will be important. But if you find something about which you are passionate, if it is part of your identity, you may find a way to make it important.

What Professor Chesterman says does ring a little bell for me. I am glad he wrote that article where he elaborated on why students considering a university education should ask themselves whom they want to be, not what they want to be.

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My Mind Map on Preetam Rai's Google Internet Workshop

How to Surf the Internet with Google is definitely one of my favourite Mind Maps. I drew this map while attending an hour workshop that was conducted by Ngee Ann's Educational Technology Specialist or Internet Guru, Mr Preetam Rai, on 21 March 2007.

The workshop was full of tips and tricks of how to surf the Internet quickly and meaningfully. I have mind mapped it in such a way that anyone who is able to read a mind map would be able to glean some of the best googling techniques that Preetam always seem to know. Ask him if you have the opportunity to meet this pleasant and very humble young man. Of course, he can be found in the Internet. Happy reading.

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Andy Chiong's Mind Map

Background Story
As part of Ngee Ann Polytechnic's outreach activities, I gave a Mind Mapping workshop to a group of secondary school students on 5 Nov 2004. Andy Chiong was one of the student leaders studying Quality Management and Engineering in Ngee Ann Polytechnic who was helping out with the event management. I remembered him as a hardworking and very humble student. As I was teaching to a  group of students about mind mapping, he was quietly sitting at a corner mind mapping the entire proceedings of the workshop in real-time. When he showed me his colourful and detailed mind map after the workshop, I was certainly extremely happy. The mind map was certainly an excellent recording of the  what I taught during the workshop. 

I wish him well in that, he has really empowered his brain to think radiantly. Not many in the world is able to have that kind of mindset.

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Tony Buzan and My Mind Maps by Lim Choon Boo

INTRODUCTION
I started this post with the aim of having all my mind maps housed under just one post. But after trying various layouts, I decided, it would be best to create another blog just to house all the mind maps that I drew during Tony's lectures. It will be a collection of mind maps that are directly linked to Tony's work, while the other blogs would showcase other mind maps that I drew.

Please click this LINK to be transported to"Tony Buzan and My Mind Map" Blog for my collection of Mind Maps on Tony Buzan courses and lectures

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