1. Tools
1.1. Whiteboard
1.2. Pen/Paper
1.3. Online
1.3.1. Mindmeister
1.3.1.1. https://www.mindmeister.com
1.3.2. Mindmup
1.3.2.1. https://www.mindmup.com/#m:new
1.3.3. XMind
1.3.3.1. https://www.xmind.net/
1.3.4. Sharing with others
1.3.4.1. Private
1.3.4.2. Individuals
1.3.4.2.1. Ability to edit, add, etc.
1.3.4.3. Public
1.4. View
1.4.1. Computer/laptop
1.4.1.1. Freemind
1.4.1.1.1. http://download.cnet.com/FreeMind/3000-2051_4-10076598.html
1.4.2. Mobile
1.4.2.1. Tablet
1.4.2.2. Phone
1.4.3. Printout
2. Purpose
2.1. Generate ideas quickly
2.2. Can use to show/work with others (dev, PO, etc.)
2.3. Test Designs
2.4. Test Plans
2.5. Exploratory testing: charter(s), document, etc.
2.5.1. Add as you go
2.5.2. Take notes
2.5.3. Add issues/bugs/questions
2.6. Test Cases
2.7. To-do lists
2.8. Whatever you want!
3. Examples
3.1. PB&J
3.1.1. https://www.mindmeister.com/519946421
3.2. Search field
3.2.1. https://www.mindmeister.com/517198744
3.3. Testing Resources
3.3.1. https://www.mindmeister.com/311371613
4. Who they are for
4.1. Test team
4.2. Testers/Developers
4.3. Entire team (including PO, tech writers, help desk, etc.)
4.4. Management
4.5. Customer/User
4.6. Yourself!
5. Resources
5.1. Ministry of Testing
5.1.1. http://www.ministryoftesting.com/resources/mindmaps/
5.2. TestInsane
5.2.1. http://apps.testinsane.com/mindmaps/
5.3. Articles
5.3.1. Darren McMillan
5.3.1.1. http://www.bettertesting.co.uk/content/?p=956
5.3.2. Lisa Crispin
5.3.2.1. http://lisacrispin.com/2011/02/28/using-mind-maps-for-test-planning/
5.3.2.2. http://blog.smartbear.com/design/mind-mapping-for-successful-software-development/
5.3.3. Rob Lambert
5.3.3.1. http://thesocialtester.co.uk/an-introduction-to-mind-mapping/