Introduction
Mind maps
Mind maps are useful tools for brainstorming. They are commonly used by business analysts to identify ideas, during root cause analysis, and with stakeholders to identify requirements.
Mind maps are a vital tool for any business analyst. You can learn about mind maps on a BCS Business Analysis certification, this is a technique you will learn on a BCS Foundation certificate in business analysis course. The BCS Foundation certificate in business analysis is bundled as part of our BCS Business Analysis International Diploma course bundle.
A mind maps is constructed by:
- Adding the central business system or problem to the centre of the diagram
- The main elements are connected to the centre via branches which are labelled to represent a particular area or issue.
- The main elements should be labelled simply using just one word (ideally).
- Second-level branches can be added which emanate from the main elements. These represent more detailed elements.
- Further levels can be added if more detail is required.
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