Practical Creativity Mind Mapping to Kanban or Scrum

Being creative can be learned. Selecting the right idea from many is no longer so easy. Mind maps are a practical and helpful tool in all phases of idea generation and innovation. Andreas Lercher demonstrates a practical, step-by-step workflow for moving from idea generation to implementation using mind mapping and integrated task management tools. He explains why mind mapping is best suited for organising and prioritising ideas rather than starting the creative process, and shows how to connect mapped ideas to tools like Kanban boards, Scrum boards, and Microsoft Teams for effective task tracking. The session blends theory with live demonstrations, ending with a Q&A on facilitation techniques, categorisation debates, and collaboration approaches. Timestamped Main Themes / Topics Discussed [00:05:15] Four-Stage Creativity-to-Task Workflow Collect ideas, evaluate and select, turn into tasks, and connect to task management interfaces. [00:07:08] Phases of the Creative Process Clarification, transformation, and implementation; why mind mapping is more effective after initial idea capture. [00:10:41] Using Mind Mapping for Evaluation & Structuring Prioritising, clustering, and categorising ideas to identify best options. [00:17:41] Switching Views & Adding Priorities in MindManager Moving between mind map, board, and timeline views; applying icons and markers for tracking. [00:22:31] Custom Board Templates for Team Workflow Stand-up meeting and Kanban board examples for visual task tracking and status updates. [00:28:23] Integration with Microsoft Teams Linking mind maps to Teams task lists, syncing updates, and using Gantt chart views. [00:34:26] Key Conclusion Mind mapping is not ideal for initial brainstorming but excels at organising, prioritising, and linking ideas to execution tools. [00:35:32] Q&A Highlights - Indexing and searching across maps for clarity. - Starting with blank maps for unbiased ideation. - Using a “parking lot” for off-topic ideas. - Handling categorisation debates and multiple-category ideas. - Allowing live collaboration for experienced users. - MindManager’s unique advantage in multiple views from a single database.