Group Concept Mapping: An Example Map for Teams
See how a group moves from brainstormed statements to clusters and a final map. Then create your own map from your team's notes, a PDF or a topic.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Why Use an AI Map for Group Work
Turn shared material into a clear map your group can review, discuss and revise together.
Built from your own material
Upload meeting notes, a PDF or slides, and the AI turns them into a structured map of ideas.
Clusters you can expand
Expand any node with AI to add sub-ideas, then edit the text so the map matches your group's wording.
Share, quiz and export
Share a link with the group, turn the map into a quiz, or export as PNG or PDF for the final report.
How a Group Builds a Map with CogniGuide
Start from whatever your group already has, then refine the map together.
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Add your group's material
Upload notes, a document or slides, or type the focus question your group is exploring.
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AI builds the map
The AI groups statements into main clusters with expandable branches you can edit.
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Review, expand and share
Refine the clusters, expand weak areas, then share, quiz or export the final map.
Group Concept Mapping Explained
Group concept mapping is a structured method in which a team generates statements on a focus question, sorts them into clusters by similarity, and rates them for importance or feasibility. The result is a map showing how the group's ideas relate. The method is common in planning, research and evaluation, because it makes shared thinking visible and easier to discuss.
- Focus question: the prompt every statement must answer
- Idea generation: participants contribute statements independently
- Sorting: statements are grouped into clusters by similarity
- Rating: importance or feasibility is scored for each statement
- Final map: clusters and ratings shown as a visual summary
After the group agrees on the map, use it to plan priorities, write the report or prepare for the next session. CogniGuide can turn your group's own notes into a personalized map you can edit and share.
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Group Concept Mapping Questions
Common questions about running the method and building the map.
How many people are needed for group concept mapping?
Groups usually range from about 10 to 30 participants, though the method can work with smaller teams. Each person generates statements, and the group sorts them together, so a larger pool gives a richer set of ideas to cluster.
What software is used for group concept mapping?
The method itself does not need special software, though dedicated tools exist. Many teams use sticky notes or a shared document first, then move the results into a digital map once the clusters are agreed.
Which files can I upload to build a group map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images. You can also type a topic directly, which is useful when the group is starting from a question rather than a document.
Can I turn the group map into a quiz or share it?
Yes. Each map can be turned into a quiz, shared through a link, or exported as PNG or PDF. The free plan includes 5 creations a week, and paid plans raise the limits.