GIS project managers and technical leads
After completing a cross-agency GIS collaboration prototype using OpenStreetMap tools
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About
The OSMCP Report mind map template documents a cross-agency collaboration prototype between USGS and Kansas Department of Transportation, covering project objectives, accomplishments, and lessons learned across 41 nodes. This OSMCP Report template organizes findings into four main branches: project overview, project summary, lessons learned (good and bad), and prototype effectiveness. Key nodes include 'Use OS software to collaborate cross agency', 'Conflict detection works fine', and 'Licensing issues. We can share data with OSM but OSM cannot share data with us.' The template serves as a structured retrospective for government GIS teams evaluating OpenStreetMap-based collaborative editing workflows.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Data stewards and quality control analysts
During a post-mortem review of a collaborative editing project between government agencies
IT architects and software evaluators
When documenting lessons learned from testing OSM software stacks for shared editing workflows
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Review Core Structure
Open the OSMCP Report template in Xmind to explore the four main branches covering project overview, summary, lessons learned, and prototype effectiveness.
Step 2
Customize Nodes with Project Data
Replace the existing placeholder text and sub-nodes with your specific cross-agency collaboration goals, technical accomplishments, and GIS workflow observations.
Step 3
Refine Details and Export Report
Adjust the map structure to capture unique technical issues or recommendations before exporting the final retrospective as a PDF or image for your team.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 41 nodes across four main sections: project overview, project summary, lessons learned (good and bad), and an evaluation of the prototype's helpfulness, covering collaboration, data usage, and technical challenges.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then populate each branch with your project's goals, accomplishments, and lessons learned. Use the 'Lessons learned' section to document both positive outcomes and issues like licensing or technical problems.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind. You can add or remove nodes, adjust the structure to fit your project, and customize the content under each branch to reflect your specific collaboration experience.
The 'Lessons learned' branch is split into 'Good' and 'Bad' sub-branches to capture positive takeaways (e.g., OSM software stack ease of use) and challenges (e.g., licensing issues with ODbL), helping teams reflect on what worked and what didn't.
Use this template after completing a cross-agency GIS collaboration prototype, especially when evaluating OpenStreetMap-based workflows, to document objectives, outcomes, and lessons for future projects.
Absolutely. You can edit any node text, add new branches, or reorganize the template to match your project's specific goals, accomplishments, and lessons learned.
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