The Illusion of Work Done Well I observe much of the world through the lens of risk and quality. As a student of what makes some things better than others, I often discover common characteristics and attributes that indicate something is of good quality. Similarly, there are those things that give a hint that we…
Read more on Quality VeneerGrow your testing skills even during a tough job market. Source: https://testguild.com/podcast/automation/a475-greg/
Read more on From Unemployment to UpskillingOver the weekend, I was following a great LinkedIn post about anxiety entering the workplace. Anxiety is often anchored in some form of fear. If any of these come knocking on your brain occasionally, welcome to being human; these are the usual fears we all wrestle with. If you wake up every morning or find…
Read more on Resetting ExpectationsWhile attending the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference in Portland, Oregon in 2023, I had the pleasure of doing an interview with Señor Performo on his YouTube channel. We talked about my background in testing and about my recent paper on 360 Degrees of Risk. I hope you enjoy the interview.
Read more on Testing Talks from PNSQC 2023I’m a passionate innovator, which might surprise you to hear from a Quality Engineer. My mind continually asks, “What If?” as I observe the world through the lens of assessing where risk resides. One of the key tools I use as a Quality Innovator, which I hope to encourage you to embrace, is the gift…
Read more on The Gift of Not KnowingQuality Engineering is the activity of uncovering and investigating risks we often call bugs or defects. Our role as Quality Engineers requires communicating our discoveries to those needing these details to make informed decisions. Everyday life involves revealing and investigating risks. We, too, make decisions based on our findings. What we learn and move on…
Read more on 360° Degrees of RiskForrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan, Cast Away. What do all these movies have in common? Tom Hanks is arguably one of the most talented actors of our time. I’m amazed each time I see him perform, drawing me into his latest character as if I had never seen him in any previous role. What movie…
Read more on Leader Assessment from Donkeys to ThoroughbredsSo you’ve hired the finest Test Engineers and acquired the best Test Tools. So why are you experiencing modest results? Today, let’s talk about the strengths and weaknesses of Testing Talents and Tools and help you build a strategy to up your game, raising the bar of your Team and their Testing Efforts.
Read more on Strength TrainingLearn practical ways to blend your Test Strategy into Test Automation efforts. Bring your real-world test planning and automation questions for an interactive session, guiding your team to greater benefits in Test Engineering.
Read more on Blending Test Strategy into AutomationLearn to avoid a common trap Automation Engineers fall into called “Go for Green.” Develop the radar for detecting this problem and build into your team culture the tools to talk about “Go for Green,” where and when it’s most likely to happen.
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