How to Create a Map in Wovex: A Practical Guide for Getting Started

Mapping in Wovex is a powerful way to visualise and track how value flows through your organisation, enabling you to manage benefits effectively and make informed decisions. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you dive in and make the most of Wovex mapping.

Introduction to Mapping Video Includes:

00:00 Introduction

00:36 Edit to see in Workspace

01:13 Start your map

01:47 Orientation and tools

02:25 Add items

02:30 Link items

02:57 AI Suggest Benefits and Measures

03:20 Format links

03:33 Layout and format the map

04:00 Show paths through the map

04:32 Hide items (Don't delete!)

04:57 Create views of your map

05:24 Maximise your map canvas

05:36 Navigate and zoom for larger maps

06:03 Sharing maps

06:22 Teamworking

06:42 Summary

Why Use Mapping in Wovex?

Maps in Wovex do more than just visualise data; they help you:

Facilitate Discussions: Use maps to gather insights and foster collaboration.
Identify Gaps: Spot missing elements in your value flow that might not be obvious from raw data.
Document Relationships: Track how initiatives, benefits, and measures are interconnected.

Maps also work seamlessly with your Wovex database. For instance, when you right-click on an item in a map, you can edit its data directly. This connects you to the corresponding item in the workspace, keeping everything synchronised.

Step 1: Understanding the Mapping Tools

Wovex maps are not just drawing tools—they’re an integral part of building your database. Here’s what you’ll use:

Toolbar (Top): Access general map functions like saving, exporting, or managing views.
Palette (Side): Drag and drop item types onto your map to start building.

Step 2: Building Your Map

Adding Items:

Click, drag, and release items from the palette onto the map.
Add a title (e.g., a benefit name) to each item. This isn’t just cosmetic—it actively contributes to your database.

Creating Links:

Use the small white dots in the corners of items to create links.
Drag from one dot to another item, and voilà—a connection is made.

Using AI Suggestions:
Streamline your mapping process by letting Wovex’s AI suggest related benefits or measures. If you approve the suggestions, they’ll be added to your map with the links automatically in place.

Step 3: Designing Your Map

Moving Items
Drag items freely across the canvas to organise your map.

Editing Links
Right-click on a link to adjust its format.

Bulk Adjustments
Hold down the Shift key to select multiple items. This allows you to:

Copy, paste, or reposition items in bulk.
Align items neatly using the right-click menu for text formatting and layering.

Step 4: Simplifying Your Map

The "Show" Feature
Focus on specific value flows by displaying only items that contribute before, after, or both relative to a selected item. For example, you might highlight initiatives that support a strategic objective.

Deleting vs. Hiding Items

Deleting: Removes the item from your entire Wovex database.
Hiding: Keeps the data intact but removes it from the current view.

Multiple Views
Create tailored views for different audiences. For example:

Simplify maps for internal teams.
Focus on customer-related data for stakeholders.

To create a new view, copy an existing one, hide unnecessary items, and reintroduce them later if needed using the "+Existing" items button.

Step 5: Navigating Maps

Hide Panels: Free up space by hiding the sidebar, palette, or overview window.
Use the Overview Window: Navigate larger maps with a mini-map in the bottom-right corner.
Zoom In and Out: Use the Control key with your mouse wheel or use the Fit button to fit the map to your screen.

Step 6: Sharing and Collaborating

Sharing Options

Export maps as images for reports and presentations.
Share maps via URL (available on higher-level licenses). Stakeholders can view or comment on maps without altering the content.

Team Collaboration:
When working with a team, Wovex shows who is actively editing the map. Notifications and alerts ensure smooth collaboration.

Final Thoughts

Mapping in Wovex is intuitive and versatile, making it easy to manage benefits and track value delivery. The real challenge lies in deciding what information to include to help your team make better decisions. With Wovex, you’ll save time, foster collaboration, and provide clarity every step of the way.

Start building your map today and experience the power of Wovex for yourself!

The Theory Bit- How to Word benefits

N.B. If you are a seasoned Benefits Mapper you are unlikely to need this one. But as mapping is where people often start getting the language right, really helps to set you off in the best direction.