Team leads and organizational development consultants
Conducting a communication audit within a team to identify barriers to innovation
About
The Communication Innovation System mind map template, containing 56 nodes across one sheet, provides a structured framework for analyzing communication dynamics within organizations and personal networks. It contrasts Innovation Communication (rooted in assumptions like 'Thinking guides behavior' and principles such as 'Anticipate Objectives/Questions') with Stability Communication (characterized by values like 'Safe' and norms where 'Errors govern behavior'). The template also maps social networks through specific contacts (Professor, Sister in Law, Friend, Boss), detailing their platform (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook), direction (Directed/Undirected), and generational cohort (Generation X/Y). This Communication Innovation System template serves as a cheat sheet for diagnosing communication patterns and fostering innovation.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Individuals seeking to improve their networking effectiveness
Mapping personal social networks to understand information flow and generational differences
Change managers and HR professionals
Designing a change management strategy that addresses stability-oriented norms
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch the Template
Open the .xmind file in Xmind (desktop, web, or mobile app).
Step 2
Analyze Communication Styles
Review the Innovation Communication and Stability Communication branches to understand the template's core contrast.
Step 3
Map Your Network
Replace the sample contacts (Professor, Sister in Law, etc.) with your own network members and update their attributes (platform, direction, generation).
Step 4
Define Core Values
Customize the Values and Principles nodes to reflect your organization's culture or personal beliefs.
Step 5
Expand and Share Results
Add new branches or nodes as needed to expand the analysis, then export or share the mind map.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 56 nodes covering Innovation Communication, Stability Communication, Values, Principles, and Social Networks with specific contacts (Professor, Sister in Law, Friend, Boss) and their attributes.
Use the Innovation Communication branch to identify assumptions and principles that encourage idea sharing, and compare with Stability Communication to recognize barriers like 'No advancement' norms.
Yes, you can open the .xmind file in Xmind and customize all nodes, including contact details, values, and principles, to fit your organization.
Each profile (e.g., Friend on Instagram) shows communication direction (Undirected), whether re-communication occurs (No recommunication), and generational cohort (Generation Y), helping analyze network dynamics.
Absolutely. Replace the sample contacts with your own network and adjust the values and principles to reflect your personal or professional communication style.
Innovation Communication focuses on growth-oriented assumptions (e.g., 'Mission stimulates goals') and principles like presenting info in multiple ways, while Stability Communication emphasizes safety and resistance to change.
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