GroupMind

• DOI: 10.1145/1531674.1531696
• Publication Date: 2009-05-12T12:52:47Z
• Authors: Patrick C. Shih; David H. Nguyen; Sen H. Hirano; David F. Redmiles; Gillian R. Hayes
• Keywords: 0502 economics and business; 05 social sciences

Collaborative brainstorming can be a challenging but important part of creative group problem solving. Mind-mapping has the potential to enhance process its own challenges when used in group. We introduce GroupMind, collaborative mind-mapping tool that addresses these and opens new opportunities for teamwork, including brainstorming. present semi-controlled evaluation GroupMind impact on solving collaboration activities. performs better than using traditional whiteboard both interaction nominal settings task involving memory recall. The hierarchical mind-map structure also imposes framing effects dynamics idea organization during process. design ideas assist development future tools support groups.