Motivated to Motivate Testers

I've always been intrigued by what motivates people and the “why” behind someone’s actions. In the workplace, especially as a manager, understanding people’s motivation is a useful skill to have. The Dilemma of Unmotivated Testers I have seen my fair share of unmotivated testers, as I’m sure you have too. I mean, those who are … Continue reading Motivated to Motivate Testers →

QA: The Misnomer That Never Dies

Over the span of my testing career I don't know how many times I've had this conversation, in its many forms and permutations. The good old conversation about testing vs. quality assurance. The conversation we (software testers) have about not being 'quality assurance' professionals. That we cannot assure anything, least of all quality. Testers can assure quality … Continue reading QA: The Misnomer That Never Dies →

Let’s Test – ER on My First Presentation

This is my third post about Let's Test Conference in Sweden. In the first I talked about my thoughts still at the venue, just after the conference finished. The second was all about the people. This post is my experience report (ER) on my presentation at Let's Test, more of a reflection really. This was my first … Continue reading Let’s Test – ER on My First Presentation →

Let’s Test – It Is All About The People

There are lots of great blog posts about Let's Test 2014 appearing every day, and a common theme between them is about how Let's Test is about conferring with other like minded testers. I had heard about how much happens in the corridors, over lunch and dinner and in between sessions at Let's Test. I … Continue reading Let’s Test – It Is All About The People →

Let’s Test – Here, Now and Us

So, Let's Test 2014 is over. Much like Elvis, almost everyone's left the building, only a few of us remain as we wait for our respective flights home. I'm tired, and for those who have attended Let's Test before you'd know why. But, although I'm tired, my mind is on fire going over all the events … Continue reading Let’s Test – Here, Now and Us →