Here is a great tool I discovered while working on a project earlier.
I'm a great fan of FreeMind mind mapping software. This is a Java based Open Source project which is packed with functions for helping visualise your ideas.
One issue with FreeMind though is that it is difficult to use collaboratively so a little digging aound brought me to MindMeister. There are a couple of tools here but I was interested in the online Mind Mapping. It was a cinch.
Having signed up for my free, ad supported, account I was then able to import my FreeMind map and begin working on it immediately. The interface is easy to use and the keys are pretty much the same as FreeMind. Sharing the mind map with a mate was as easy as typing his email address into the collaborators/viewers form and clicking OK.
You can export the mind maps you create in a variety of formats including FreeMind, PDF and others. This is very useful as you can issue the right kind of document for your needs.
MindMeister has a few rough edges and as is often the case with web applications it has a tendency to be slow(ish) to update changes.
All in all though I was very impressed and recommend it. More advanced users can sign up for the Pro account which has unlimited maps and more features.
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