Photo by Anne Nygård on Unsplash Burnt Out, Boxed In, and Quietly Looking for a Way Out A few years ago, I was working in a software consultancy, stuck on a team with a client who, despite spending a huge amount of money on “change”, was completely unwilling to actually change. I’d seen versions of […]
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You know that quality matters, and you care about it deeply.But if you’ve ever raised a concern and been ignored, or flagged a risk only to be brushed off … you also know how demoralising it is to be right and still not be heard. I’ve been there. And I’ve heard the same story from
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The struggle every quality professional knows too well If you’re responsible for quality in your organisation, this scenario probably sounds painfully familiar: You’ve identified critical quality issues that need addressing. You’ve meticulously documented the bugs, you’ve raised concerns about technical debt, and you’ve even suggested process improvements that could prevent these problems. But when you
From frustrated tester to respected quality advisor: The Q.E.D. method Read More »
The conversation around career development in software testing often circles back to the importance of soft skills. Be it in workshops, online courses, or even job descriptions, the focus on communication, adaptability, and teamwork is hard to ignore. While no one would argue against the value of these attributes, an unbalanced emphasis on them can
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Scaling a startup is a bit like a juggling act: the more balls you add, the harder it gets to keep them all in the air. And one of the most critical balls to keep an eye on is ‘Quality.’ As you add team members, onboard clients, and expand your product portfolio, it’s easy to
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