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CogniGuide

Team Mind Map for Planning and Shared Goals

See how a team map organizes goals, roles and projects. CogniGuide can build one from your team's PDFs, slides or typed notes.

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CogniGuide at a glance

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.

How it compares: vs Knowt · vs Quizlet · vs NotebookLM · vs Mapify

Built From Your Team's Own Material

Turn meeting notes and planning documents into a clear shared map.

Start from your documents

Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file about your project, and the AI turns it into a branching map.

Organized by goals and roles

Main branches cover goals, owners, timelines and open questions, so everyone finds their part quickly.

Quiz and share next

Export the map as PNG or PDF, share a link with the team, or turn it into a quiz for onboarding.

How to Build a Team Mind Map

Three steps from scattered notes to a shared plan.

  1. 1

    Add your team material

    Upload meeting notes, a project brief or slides, or type the team's main topic.

  2. 2

    AI builds the map

    CogniGuide groups the content into branches for goals, roles, tasks and decisions.

  3. 3

    Expand, edit and share

    Expand any branch with AI, edit the text, then export or share the link with your team.

Team Mind Map Basics

A team mind map is a visual diagram that puts a group's shared work in one place. The central node is usually the team's mission or project. Main branches then cover goals, roles, timelines, tasks and open decisions. Each branch can be expanded as the project grows, so the map stays a working document rather than a one-time sketch.

  • Goals: outcomes the team is aiming for this quarter
  • Roles: who owns each area and who supports it
  • Timelines: key dates, milestones and review points
  • Tasks: concrete actions linked to their owners
  • Decisions: open questions and choices still to be made

Review the map at each team meeting to check progress and update owners. When your notes change, generate a fresh version with CogniGuide from the latest documents.

Team Mind Map Questions

Common questions about building and using a team map.

What is a team mind map used for?

Teams use it to share goals, assign roles and track tasks in one visual view. It helps new members see how the project fits together and where their work connects to others.

How many people should contribute to a team map?

Keep the core map small, owned by one or two people who maintain it. Others can comment or suggest branches, which keeps the structure clear and consistent over time.

Which files can I use to create a team map with CogniGuide?

You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images. You can also type a topic directly to start a map from scratch.

Can I turn a team map into a quiz?

Yes. Once the map is built, you can turn it into a quiz to test onboarding knowledge. The free plan includes 5 creations a week, with no payment needed.