Test leads and QA managers
Delivering a weekly test status update to stakeholders
Use cases
About
This Reporting mind map template, drawn from Michael Bolton's Rapid Software Testing notes, provides 107 nodes across four major branches covering reporting considerations, structure examples, and reporting styles. It includes specific nodes like 'reporter safety' (what will they think if I made no progress?), '3 level test story' (status of the product, testing, value), and 'Mike Kelly's MCOASTER' (mission, coverage, obstacles, audience, status, techniques, environment, risk). The template serves as a comprehensive cheat sheet for software testers and managers to craft effective reports, offering both conceptual guidance and practical templates such as dashboards, coverage matrices, and risk-strategy tables. It is organized as a radial mind map with four main branches, each containing detailed sub-nodes for actionable reporting insights.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Software testers and project managers
Creating a post-release test summary report
Test architects and process improvement teams
Designing a reporting framework for a new testing project
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Explore Core Branches
Launch the template in Xmind to browse the four main branches covering reporting considerations, structures, and styles.
Step 2
Select and Expand Reporting Structures
Choose a specific framework like the 3-level test story or MCOASTER and expand the nodes to view detailed reporting templates.
Step 3
Customize Content and Map Layout
Replace placeholder text with your project data and adjust the radial branches to fit your specific reporting needs.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 107 nodes covering reporting considerations, 6 reporting structure examples (e.g., 3 level test story, MCOASTER), and reporting styles like dashboards and coverage matrices, all based on Michael Bolton's Rapid Software Testing notes.
Start by reviewing 'reporting considerations' to understand your context, then choose a structure like '3 level test story' or 'Rapid testing style' to organize your report. Customize the nodes with your project's data.
Yes, the .xmind file is fully editable. You can add, remove, or modify nodes to fit your project. It works on Xmind desktop and web versions.
MCOASTER (Mission, Coverage, Obstacles, Audience, Status, Techniques, Environment, Risk) is a reporting structure by Mike Kelly for concise test status updates.
Yes, the 'Risk & Strategy based reporting' section includes a two-column table example. You can replace the sample risks and strategies with your own project-specific items.
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