Mind maps are showing up more frequently. I like them. I’m not convinced that they’re nearly as useful for presenting information as they are for helping their creators interract with the information and learn in the process of doing so. So what.

So here’s a link to a Dave Pollard mind map (.jpg) that illustrates the ways that a business can use social networking tools. He calls them Social Networking Applications (SNA’s). It’s part of a great social networking resource post that I recommend you check out if you’re interested in that stuff.

Dave Pollard has produced some enjoyable content for the Fast Company Blogjam 2006. I hope the IBM innovation jammers take note.

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I wouldn’t suggest a blog format for future IBM jams. The fast company blogjam has probably attracted a lot of traffic, but not a lot of comments so far. Someone with more experience than me could explain the ideal content drip rate for maximizing traffic and discussion. Timing is a sensitive issue there; it takes time to develop an active dialog that will thrive in such a content rich environment. FC Now is usually a pretty content rich blog. They jammed in a lot more for the blogjam. Maybe the users are experiencing content overload. I did when I was there.

How long does it take for an audience to adapt to such a content rich environment? Probably not long. The blogjam is only two days, and I don’t expect they’ll generate a lot of comments during the two days.

Regardless the blogjam was a clever accomplishment for FC Now and they’ll have a wealth of new resources to share with their users. If we consider the cost of acquiring those resources, it looks like it was a smart play – the type that will help secure their position as a useful search destination for years to come.[tags]Social Networking, FC Blogjam, IBM Innovation Jam[/tags]