There would be an obvious answer to that question if one replaced the word Test with the word Project. So, if we transfer in reverse the answer is the same. Since we had to answer this question …
Please take a look at Case Study 11: https://nvp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Case Study 12.pdf for an answer to this question.
Frequently organizations encounter a roadblock on their Quality Assurance Processes. Most tasks are progressing well but there is a hitch or a stumble somewhere. The problem is not large enough to warrant a full consulting contract but it needs to be resolved. This is where Mentoring helps.
Issue: A client, who creates websites for government departments and high profile clients, was having trouble with their Quality Assurance process.
Please take a look at Case Study 11: https://nvp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Case-Study-11-Mentoring.pdf to see how this was solved quickly and cheaply.
Privacy of data is becoming increasingly important to the industry. With increasing regulations and increased scrutiny from the press, no organization can hide data breaches for too long.
Issue The client was facing a privacy audit from one of their customers.
Please take a look at Case Study 10: https://nvp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Case-Study-10-Privacy.pdf to see what was provided.
Frequently organizations grow concerned about their Quality Assurance Processes. They are not sure if they are using the best processes for their testing. Everything has been internally built with little input from outside the organization. Over time the isolation may lead to inefficient processes. There may not be an awareness of what has changed and how it might impact their work habits.
Please take a look at Case Study 7: https://nvp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Case-Study-7-Consulting.pdf to see how the process was redesigned.
Frequently organizations encounter a need for Quality Assurance Processes. A client, wanted to improve their processes but had no idea how to get there or what was involved. They were also hampered by a lack of knowledge of how other departments worked or what they did before the applications reached QA or after they left.
Please take a look at Case Study 6: https://nvp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Case-Study-6-Coaching.pdf for how a process issue was resolved in one case.
The role of a Test Lead varies widely between organisations and even within some large organisations. Some test leads execute a plan, other build and manage and some run multiple projects with other test leads running particular aspects. If you are in this position, you may be wondering what to do.
Please take a look at Case Study 2: https://nvp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Case-Study-2.pdf for how training was organised in one particular example.
Test Automation is critical to any ongoing test efforts. Without automation., there is no way that testing can keep up and it is almost impossible to complete regression testing or any sort of Performance Testing. Tracking current status is also difficult. With AI coming into the mix in both the product and the test tool, the need is greater than ever to understand what is available and how it works.
Please take a look at the Case Study 5: https://nvp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Case-Study-5.pdf for more information
Bridging the Gap between vendors and the final client can be difficult for a System Integrator. It is one thing to actually make the decision, purchase the software, integrate the software and deliver it. It is very much another situation when you come to the various levels of testing and need to coordinate multiple vendors, one System Integrator, and a client with multiple departments with differing needs.
Please take a look at the Case Study 1 : https://nvp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Case-Study-1.pdf for one occurrence.