Mind Mapping 

 1 . Challenge : Describe your challenge , including all relevant information . 

 In my workplace , we suddenly had a surge in the number of projects that we need to manage .   We hade many problems such as lack of resources , lack of time , and most importantly , the   inability to focus our efforts and understand what do we have in hand and how do we proceed . 

 2 . Selection : In your own words , briefly describe the tool you selected ( e.g. , what it is and 

 why you selected it for your challenge -- including any appropriate video lecture   references ) . 

 To focus our thoughts , I came up with the concept of mind mapping . I have selected this tool   because I was dealing with different mentalities : designers , consultants , and “ idea wanderers ” .   Although mind mapping can be done quickly , it took me days to gather all ideas and thoughts   from everyone . 

 3 . Application : Describe how you applied the tool you selected to your challenge ( e.g. , what 

 you did and how the tool was applied effectively or ineffectively ) . 

 I had to start by talking to each group in their own language and show them the relevant   drawings / tables / essays the way they like to see their ideas . Then , I spend some time alone   looking at the similar points between these mediums . I eventually translated everything I had   into one mind map that I shared with the team leader ( who had a unique thinking style that   made his ideas look like flying in a dream that can not by formed in a specific shape ) . The mind   map helped us shape his dream and create a clear path . When I shared this document to the   rest of the team , everyone was able to understand all the projects and their connection to each   other because everyone was able to see his own idea in the map too . It was new , but   remarkably familiar to everyone . It was also important to make it as colorful and attractive to   stimulate the brain . 

 4 . Insight : Describe the insight you gained from applying the tool you selected to your 

 challenge ( e.g. , how an insight affected your thinking about the challenge and about   design thinking more broadly ) . 

 Before this concept , I would have tried to force everyone to talk to me in a language that only   one team would understand . The problem was that many things would be missed or   mistranslated . This time , I tried to see the problem , and I was able to highlight the different hats   that everyone had . Yet , they all have brains , and I utilized that common part to create   something that everyone can understand . Now , whenever I notice we are talking differently , I   will use a mind map to close that gap . 

 5 . Approach : Describe what you might do differently next time -- applying the same tool 

 you selected or a different one -- and the reason(s ) why . 

 Spending time to hear everyone ’s thoughts to transform it into a mind map is a luxury that I   can not afford every time . I will work on sharing the mind map concept with several individuals to   become ambassadors within their own “ clans ” . Doing that will minimize the processing thoughts   because they will happen before I interfere . Also , it will gradually transform everyone ’s way of   thinking to adapt to the basics of design thinking too . Hence , increasing the positive impact   within the organization . 


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: Mind Mapping 

 1 . Challenge : Describe your challenge , including all relevant information . 

 In my workplace , we suddenly had a surge in the number of projects that we need to manage .   We hade many problems such as lack of resources , lack of time , and most importantly , the   inability to focus our efforts and understand what do we have in hand and how do we proceed . 

 2 . Selection : In your own words , briefly describe the tool you selected ( e.g. , what it is and 

 why you selected it for your challenge -- including any appropriate video lecture   references ) . 

 To focus our thoughts , I came up with the concept of mind mapping . I have selected this tool   because I was dealing with different mentalities : designers , consultants , and “ idea wanderers ” .   Although mind mapping can be done quickly , it took me days to gather all ideas and thoughts   from everyone . 

 3 . Application : Describe how you applied the tool you selected to your challenge ( e.g. , what 

 you did and how the tool was applied effectively or ineffectively ) . 

 I had to start by talking to each group in their own language and show them the relevant   drawings / tables / essays the way they like to see their ideas . Then , I spend some time alone   looking at the similar points between these mediums . I eventually translated everything I had   into one mind map that I shared with the team leader ( who had a unique thinking style that   made his ideas look like flying in a dream that can not by formed in a specific shape ) . The mind   map helped us shape his dream and create a clear path . When I shared this document to the   rest of the team , everyone was able to understand all the projects and their connection to each   other because everyone was able to see his own idea in the map too . It was new , but   remarkably familiar to everyone . It was also important to make it as colorful and attractive to   stimulate the brain . 

 4 . Insight : Describe the insight you gained from applying the tool you selected to your 

 challenge ( e.g. , how an insight affected your thinking about the challenge and about   design thinking more broadly ) . 

 Before this concept , I would have tried to force everyone to talk to me in a language that only   one team would understand . The problem was that many things would be missed or   mistranslated . This time , I tried to see the problem , and I was able to highlight the different hats   that everyone had . Yet , they all have brains , and I utilized that common part to create   something that everyone can understand . Now , whenever I notice we are talking differently , I   will use a mind map to close that gap . 

 5 . Approach : Describe what you might do differently next time -- applying the same tool 

 you selected or a different one -- and the reason(s ) why . 

 Spending time to hear everyone ’s thoughts to transform it into a mind map is a luxury that I   can not afford every time . I will work on sharing the mind map concept with several individuals to   become ambassadors within their own “ clans ” . Doing that will minimize the processing thoughts   because they will happen before I interfere . Also , it will gradually transform everyone ’s way of   thinking to adapt to the basics of design thinking too . Hence , increasing the positive impact   within the organization .
### Output: 