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Why TV detectives use cork boards and string

  • visual-thinking
  • concept-mapping

The wall of photos and red string in every detective show isn't just a dramatic prop - it's a real investigative technique. Here's what it actually does, and how Concept Mapper brings the same idea to your own problems.

What are wicked problems?

  • problem-solving
  • decision-making

Some problems have no single right answer. Learn what 'wicked problems' are, why they resist simple solutions, and how concept mapping helps you make sense of them.

How do you solve complex problems?

  • problem-solving
  • methodology

Break a complex problem into sub-questions, weigh up the answers, and visualise it as a concept map to make it easier to tackle and explain to others.

Understanding the five whys

  • problem-solving
  • methodology

The Five Whys is a simple technique for getting to the root cause of a problem: keep asking why until you reach the real answer. Concept Maps take it to the next level.

The power of visual thinking

  • visual-thinking
  • concept-mapping

Humans are wired to think spatially. Laying information out visually, instead of in lists and tables, taps into that extra brainpower to help you remember and make sense of ideas.

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