Group concept mapping

[1][2] It combines the ideas of diverse participants to show what the group thinks and values in relation to the specific topic of interest.

[1][2] The first step requires participants to brainstorm a large set of statements relevant to the topic of interest, usually in response to a focus prompt.

[18] Originally called "concept mapping", the methodology has evolved since its inception with the maturation of the field and the continued advancement of the software, which is now a Web application.

It is often used by government agencies, academic institutions, national associations, not-for-profit and community-based organizations, and private businesses to help turn the ideas of the group into measurable actions.

A mind map is a diagram used to visually represent information, centering on one word or idea with categories and sub-categories radiating off of it in a tree structure.

[20] Popularized by Tony Buzan in the 1970s, mind mapping is often a spontaneous exercise done by an individual or group to gather information about what they think around a single topic.