Reflection – Mind Mapping 

 Challenge & Selection : 

 I am working with intellectual property management team in the organization , where we work in a 

 team to secure research activities carried out across various departments . Our intent is to protect the 

 company ’s intellectual asset covering on - going developments as well as any possible future outcome 

 of the same . The tool of mind - mapping with related visuals has been a very apt to the situation that 

 we are dealing with . Often we end up having multiple data points on the table , which we need to 

 analyze creatively to put forth our visions . An another major issue is to have a common understanding 

 about our findings in the team and to convince the same to concerned stakeholders , which is very 

 crucial to incorporate the current data set and also to derive possibilities of further data generation . I 

 was all set to explore “ what is ” available by applying the mind mapping tool to arrive at “ what if ” 

 possibilities to design the way forward . 

 Application : 

 I started the process by having a clear visibility regarding what is available in front of myself and among 

 my team members . The existing material was in the form of project product concept , procedural 

 challenges to achieve the target , on - going product development stages , experimental outcome and 

 related data set , or upcoming project plans , or any combinations such materials . There were various 

 stakeholders involved from several departments in generating such material . Our purpose was to 

 compile all the material in a manner that also include inherent or anticipated strategies and values . 

 We , in a team , initiated mind mapping exercise with uncovering deep understanding of what is . We 

 worked on asking ourselves , if anything were possible out of our “ what is ” studies . Further , if anything 

 were possible , what criteria would our proposed compilation meet ? We noted our observations from 

 the data based on our analysis . We also worked on to create association among the existing material , 

 and relationship with pre - existing concepts . During the process , the unusual elements were combined 

 including creating a link between the current experimental results with hypothetical results to draw a 

 line for the future experiment plans ! There were multiple arrangements and rearrangements done 

 while applying the tool and techniques of mind mapping . We practiced all flexibility to visualize our 

 observations using words , images , numbers , colors , logic , rhythm , or even spatial diagrams . Later on , 

 we collated our findings , and created a view that combines the shared and new insights from the team 

 discussion . 

 We then created a revised mind map that incorporates everyone ’s feedback and proposed changes 

 that were agreed in the team and also with the stakeholders . Additionally , we thought through 

 anticipated results , expecting to find that a more agile approach would improve our workflow , and 

 that both our team and the key stakeholders would be fairly open to the new prioritization of tasks 

 and process . 

 Insight : 

 It was clearly realized from the mind mapping exercise that mind maps are more visual and depict 

 associations between key words that are much easier to recall than linear notes . Interestingly , we 

 were able to identify some very unknown but inherent aspects from our existing data set . That really 

 helped to broaden our experimental plans and to fence the on - going activities in much wider angle of 

 intellectual protection . The comprehension around the mind mapping was an eye opener in the team . 

 The whole exercise circling around creativity and intuition formed a fitting base for our next task of 

 preparing official documents and reports , which would then appropriately represent all compiled 

 research plans and related outcome . We extracted the meaning from available data , and during the 

 process let the patterns and insight emerged that was easier to show case in front of the stakeholders 

 and also to bring out white space to incorporate any further unexpected elements in our compilation . 

 Mind mapping , being more visual and more intuitive , there is a clear scope of bringing out 

 serendipitous invention by applying this tool . Mind maps allowed associations and links to be recorded 

 and reinforced appropriately . 

 Additional point is , we ended up spending some more amount of time around this activity starting 

 from creating process of defining the scope , boundaries , key elements , and relationships between 

 elements to consider when identifying pain points and opportunities for improvements or solutions . 

 Approach : 

 Given that we , in a team has already gone through several mind mapping formats and at this stage in 

 the timeline , the mind mapping has been very much appropriate tool for our work area as I mentioned 

 previously . Our team needs to review the insight gained from our initial mind mapping exercise and 

 incorporate the same into related future activities . The another important finding is , mind mapping 

 should be initiated at very early stage during our development plans to reflect on the progress made , 

 and come closer to a compelling solution without spending undue additional time on reinventing the 

 wheel . Now I can prepare ahead and think of mind mapping to come closer to a compelling solution 

 that will assist me in presenting my compilations and best illuminate them . Future mind mapping 

 designs would be considered early in the project pipeline to have consistent identification of new 

 horizons throughout the process of project development . 


EMAIL: 
ID_NUM: 
NAME_STUDENT: 
PHONE_NUM: 
STREET_ADDRESS: 
URL_PERSONAL: 
USERNAME: 

### Task: You are a PII (Personal Identity Information) Detection. Given a essays written by students, you have to identify ONLY the following:
NAME_STUDENT - The full or partial name of a student that is not necessarily the author of the essay. This excludes instructors, authors, and other person names.
EMAIL - A student’s email address.
USERNAME - A student's username on any platform.
ID_NUM - A number or sequence of characters that could be used to identify a student, such as a student ID or a social security number.
PHONE_NUM - A phone number associated with a student.
URL_PERSONAL - A URL that might be used to identify a student.
STREET_ADDRESS - A full or partial street address that is associated with the student, such as their home address.
### Input: Reflection – Mind Mapping 

 Challenge & Selection : 

 I am working with intellectual property management team in the organization , where we work in a 

 team to secure research activities carried out across various departments . Our intent is to protect the 

 company ’s intellectual asset covering on - going developments as well as any possible future outcome 

 of the same . The tool of mind - mapping with related visuals has been a very apt to the situation that 

 we are dealing with . Often we end up having multiple data points on the table , which we need to 

 analyze creatively to put forth our visions . An another major issue is to have a common understanding 

 about our findings in the team and to convince the same to concerned stakeholders , which is very 

 crucial to incorporate the current data set and also to derive possibilities of further data generation . I 

 was all set to explore “ what is ” available by applying the mind mapping tool to arrive at “ what if ” 

 possibilities to design the way forward . 

 Application : 

 I started the process by having a clear visibility regarding what is available in front of myself and among 

 my team members . The existing material was in the form of project product concept , procedural 

 challenges to achieve the target , on - going product development stages , experimental outcome and 

 related data set , or upcoming project plans , or any combinations such materials . There were various 

 stakeholders involved from several departments in generating such material . Our purpose was to 

 compile all the material in a manner that also include inherent or anticipated strategies and values . 

 We , in a team , initiated mind mapping exercise with uncovering deep understanding of what is . We 

 worked on asking ourselves , if anything were possible out of our “ what is ” studies . Further , if anything 

 were possible , what criteria would our proposed compilation meet ? We noted our observations from 

 the data based on our analysis . We also worked on to create association among the existing material , 

 and relationship with pre - existing concepts . During the process , the unusual elements were combined 

 including creating a link between the current experimental results with hypothetical results to draw a 

 line for the future experiment plans ! There were multiple arrangements and rearrangements done 

 while applying the tool and techniques of mind mapping . We practiced all flexibility to visualize our 

 observations using words , images , numbers , colors , logic , rhythm , or even spatial diagrams . Later on , 

 we collated our findings , and created a view that combines the shared and new insights from the team 

 discussion . 

 We then created a revised mind map that incorporates everyone ’s feedback and proposed changes 

 that were agreed in the team and also with the stakeholders . Additionally , we thought through 

 anticipated results , expecting to find that a more agile approach would improve our workflow , and 

 that both our team and the key stakeholders would be fairly open to the new prioritization of tasks 

 and process . 

 Insight : 

 It was clearly realized from the mind mapping exercise that mind maps are more visual and depict 

 associations between key words that are much easier to recall than linear notes . Interestingly , we 

 were able to identify some very unknown but inherent aspects from our existing data set . That really 

 helped to broaden our experimental plans and to fence the on - going activities in much wider angle of 

 intellectual protection . The comprehension around the mind mapping was an eye opener in the team . 

 The whole exercise circling around creativity and intuition formed a fitting base for our next task of 

 preparing official documents and reports , which would then appropriately represent all compiled 

 research plans and related outcome . We extracted the meaning from available data , and during the 

 process let the patterns and insight emerged that was easier to show case in front of the stakeholders 

 and also to bring out white space to incorporate any further unexpected elements in our compilation . 

 Mind mapping , being more visual and more intuitive , there is a clear scope of bringing out 

 serendipitous invention by applying this tool . Mind maps allowed associations and links to be recorded 

 and reinforced appropriately . 

 Additional point is , we ended up spending some more amount of time around this activity starting 

 from creating process of defining the scope , boundaries , key elements , and relationships between 

 elements to consider when identifying pain points and opportunities for improvements or solutions . 

 Approach : 

 Given that we , in a team has already gone through several mind mapping formats and at this stage in 

 the timeline , the mind mapping has been very much appropriate tool for our work area as I mentioned 

 previously . Our team needs to review the insight gained from our initial mind mapping exercise and 

 incorporate the same into related future activities . The another important finding is , mind mapping 

 should be initiated at very early stage during our development plans to reflect on the progress made , 

 and come closer to a compelling solution without spending undue additional time on reinventing the 

 wheel . Now I can prepare ahead and think of mind mapping to come closer to a compelling solution 

 that will assist me in presenting my compilations and best illuminate them . Future mind mapping 

 designs would be considered early in the project pipeline to have consistent identification of new 

 horizons throughout the process of project development .
### Output: 