@deairby - I have used bubbl.us before.  It’s basic but works great.  If I am developing more of a process or system and want a flow chart style, then I use lucidchart.com. 

where, how and how much are these softwares? @lisaschulteis

awesome, LIsa, thanks. I’ll go there ASAP. @lisaschulteis

I use Mindjet MindMapping software which also works on my android tablet. I have to admit that my favourite way is a large piece of brown kraft paper stuck to the wall and a couple of markers though.

Hi Dea, Ive been working now on my brainstorming for the next project online.. I’m using http://www.mindmeister.com/?r=1773 . It allows to collaborate with others in real time (especially when you are outsourcing and you want to instruct points with them), changes are allowed infinite, changes are also saved in the servers so you could review how the “conclusion” for a certain plan was made, can be accessed using IPad/IPhone..

Usability offline:

Yes to freeplane and yes to another I use offline

http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Download

Been using this for years

One I’ve been using for years is NovaMind. Easy and fun to use: http://www.novamind.com/

Cheers, Robert

I use FreeMind on the PC, but I also love to use iThoughts HD on my iPad (if you have one). I like having the ability to use my hands to move things around. I don’t know why, but the tactile nature of it just seems to help. Or maybe it’s the fact that I can sit in my comfy armchair and relax while I organize and brainstorm! You can export files from iThoughts to several different file formats, including the one for Freemind, pdfs, jpegs, etc.

Like Robert Novamind is good, I also use Mind Mapping -

ok, thanks @appsblogger

FreeMind’s a great mindmapping tool, but can’t make your decisions for you, Miss Dea. BUT, there’s a great decision tree in the What Color Is Your parachute Book that will definitely help you PRIORITIZE a list of choices. It may also be in the Crystal companion book that goes along with Parachute… Where Do I Go From Here With My Life.

I made my own priority grid from it and keep copies in my Keeper File. Uhhhh, most of the time, lol.

Sorry I haven’t tracked down that online decision tree thangy I told you about, but as you know my computer crashed 10 days ago and I’ve been playing desparate computer repairwoman ever since. I’ll look around for it online when things get back to normal.

But do use Bolles priority grid. A very helpful all purpose “old school tool” I’ve been using for 25 years, lol.

Robin

thanks for the link, Stephen @stephengbarr

I’m using a trial version of Smart Draw.  Very user friendly.