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.
While iterative methodologies do not expect full requirements at the beginning of a project, it may still be critical to eventually capture the entire set of requirements. Traceability between testing and requirements has become popular recently to provide auditability.
Please see https://nvp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Case-Study-8-Requirements.pdf for an example Case Study.
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.
Toronto Association of Systems and Software Quality (TASSQ) is pleased to announce our Webinar for May 2025.
Topic: Back to Basics
Presenter: Huib Schoots
Location: Online, Zoom
When: Tuesday May 27 at 6:15 p.m. (EDT)
Cost: $14.00 CAD
Register at https://tassq.org/events
Presentation Abstract:
Back to Basics
Organizations are often concerned that testing is not sufficiently focused on finding the problems that really matter. Testers often don’t know how to determine when they’ve tested enough. Testers are naturally inclined to test too much. So we test too much and probably regularly test the wrong things… The solution is simple: back to basics!
Presenter Bio:
My personal mission is to improve software quality by shaping better people by connecting, innovating, facilitating, coaching, enabling, and teaching. I’m fascinated by mindset, thinking, behaviour, communication, and collaboration. I’m active in many communities. Some keywords about me: humanist, servant leader, open, direct, creative, idea generator, result-driven, humorous, problem solver, curious, confronting, critical thinker, passionate and energetic, lifelong learner, entrepreneurial, analytic, and continuous (world) improver. I like hanging out with friends, singing in a rock band, playing trombone in a brass band, board & computer games, LEGO, photography, running, beer brewing, magic tricks, travelling, and reading. I work as a quality & test consultant, trainer & coach.
Plenty of reasons to Attend TASSQ Webinars:
As a professional involved in QA you will:
Get prompt information on topics and thought leadership affecting the QA community
Last week we gave a partial list of intangibles: Better Quality; Strategic decisions; Opportunity and Innovation; Flexibility and Information and Decisions. We recommended setting a base level cost so they had some value. It should not start out too high but as you gain information over the projects, it should be possible to refine the benefit and get a more accurate benefit figure.
Last week we talked about quantifying the intangibles related to a project without stating what they were. The inability to actually state what they are contributes to the inability to quantify them. So here is a partial list: Better Quality; Strategic decisions; Opportunity and Innovation; Flexibility and Information and Decisions.
Toronto Association of System and Software Quality -TASSQ is pleased to announce our Webinar for Aprilh 2025.
Topic: The Pursuit of Failure
Presenter: Chris Armstrong
Location: Online/Zoom
When: Tuesday April 29 at 6:15 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. EST
Cost: $14.00 CAD
Register at: TASSQ
Presentation Abstract:
As testers, we often seek balance: risk & quality, introvert & extrovert, holistic & granular, failure & success.
Throughout my twenty years in testing, I have had the longest relationship with failure. It has the power to demotivate, derail, break, and end progress.
Is our identity as testers in finding bugs, in pointing out where things are incorrect, do we only bring negativity, are we diametrically opposed to developers in this saga called software development?
What you will learn:
Possibly your customers will not like the User eXperience.
They may use your product in unexpected ways and break it.
OR
They may love it and ask for further functionality.
Any one of the above scenarios can cause problems for a product. Some may arise within hours of release and others may appear over time. Regardless,you need to be prepared.
NVP Software Solutions
Schedule a no-charge one hour consultation with a senior Product Assurance consultant for an initial assessment/problem solving session.
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