Mind maps can help you visualize and document all connected information to a decision, and will guide your analysis of the situation, with clear documentation of pros, cons, risks, resources, and outcomes.
The product of mind mapping is the so-called mind map-diagram, which represents a central topic branching out to subtopics that elaborate the central subject, in this case a decision to be made.
This tool provides its users with a base to see the big picture. Mind maps work great as an inspirational tool to gather new and fresh ideas and to organize the brainstorming sessions.