Top Mind Mapping Trends for 2025

Mind mapping expert and author Chuck Frey shares insights from his latest mind mapping trends survey, highlighting key changes in how individuals and organizations are using mind mapping tools. One major trend is the increased adoption of AI-driven features, which are helping users generate ideas, automate organization, and improve efficiency. Chuck discusses how AI integration is reshaping traditional workflows. Another emerging trend is collaborative mind mapping, with more teams using cloud-based tools to brainstorm and manage projects remotely. Chuck also explores the growing role of visual thinking in decision-making and knowledge management. Mind mapping is gaining traction beyond personal productivity, with businesses integrating it into strategy planning, innovation, and complex problem-solving. This webinar provides a concise yet insightful overview of how mind mapping is evolving and what users can expect in the coming years. Key Moments: 00:00:00 - Introduction from Liam Hughes 00:03:25 - Chuck presentation overview 00:04:38 - Mind Mapping Trends Survey 00:12:04 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mind Mapping 00:19:16 - Visual tools and mind mapping confusion 00:21:07 - The move to online/web mind mapping 00:22:00 - Information overload and mind mapping 00:22:52 - Mind map expert opinions 00:34:37 - Summary close 00:37:35 - Q&A discussion Chuck Frey is the author and publisher of the Mind Mapping Software Blog, the world’s leading source of news, reviews, tips and strategies to help business people get the most out of mind mapping software. This trusted resource also covers other forms of visual thinking, including concept mapping, diagramming, visual collaboration tools, sketchnoting and graphical facilitation. Visit https://mindmappingsoftwareblog.com