http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5063/Test-Process-Improvement-Lessons-Learned-From-the-Trenches/Software-Test-Professionals-Conference-Testing-Process-Management-Forums-Softwarehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5063/Test-Process-Improvement-Lessons-Learned-From-the-Trenches/Software-Test-Professionals-Conference-Testing-Process-Management-Forums-Softwarepeterwalen@msn.comSoftware Test Professionals ConferenceTestingProcessManagementForumsSoftwareIf you are looking for an article on the best way to improve or fix your test process, this article is not it. Instead, this article will present ideas that the author has found effective when looking to improve test process and testing in general. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4873/Inspire--Motivate-Your-Teams-Through-Learning/Video-Agile-Newsletters-Interviews-Forums-Software-Testing-Teams-Certification-Training-Webhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4873/Inspire--Motivate-Your-Teams-Through-Learning/Video-Agile-Newsletters-Interviews-Forums-Software-Testing-Teams-Certification-Training-Weblynnmckee@qualityperspectives.caVideoAgileNewslettersInterviewsForumsSoftwareTestingTeamsCertificationTrainingWebThis article examines the power of learning to inspire and motivate individuals and teams. Continuous learning is especially important in a profession that requires passion, and an industry of constant change. Suggestions are provided to assist test leads and managers in establishing continuous learning environments.Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:00:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4868/A-pointer-to-TWiST-6/Software-Testing-Interviews-Agile-Management-Forums-podcasthttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4868/A-pointer-to-TWiST-6/Software-Testing-Interviews-Agile-Management-Forums-podcastmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTestingInterviewsAgileManagementForumspodcastThis week in software testing podcasts appear in other places on the site ... but Matt thought you might like to know about it.Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:26:10 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/3074/Join-a-Forum/Membership-STP-Community-News-Forums-Software-Six-Sigmahttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/3074/Join-a-Forum/Membership-STP-Community-News-Forums-Software-Six-Sigmarhand@softwaretestpro.comMembershipSTP Community NewsForumsSoftwareSix SigmaJoin other influential software test and quality assurance professionals that meet face-to-face at two three day meetings and the annual conference to network, exchange ideas and share information. Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/3025/What-are-the-Training--Professional-Development-Needs-for-Software-Test--QA-Professionals/Forums-Development-Software-Traininghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/3025/What-are-the-Training--Professional-Development-Needs-for-Software-Test--QA-Professionals/Forums-Development-Software-Trainingacaracostas@redwoodco.comForumsDevelopmentSoftwareTrainingIf you were to create a career path-based training program for your test/QA team, what would it look like? What are the top skills or traits that test/QA professionals need to be successful?Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/3008/Women-Testers-of-Influence/Forums-Performance-Softwarehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/3008/Women-Testers-of-Influence/Forums-Performance-Software3116e1d9d1bda90@stpcollab.comForumsPerformanceSoftwareIn keeping with the theme of this issue, we’d like to hear about women who have influenced your career or the profession overall. Tell us here!Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2979/Challenges-in-Testing-Web-20-Applications/Test-and-QA-Forums-Testing-Webhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2979/Challenges-in-Testing-Web-20-Applications/Test-and-QA-Forums-Testing-Web3116e1d9d1bda90@stpcollab.comTest and QAForumsTestingWebWhat differences have you experienced testing Web 2.0 applications vs. earlier Web apps? Share your unique challenges and tips with fellow testers.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2978/Automated-Testing-Blowups/Forums-Automation-Testinghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2978/Automated-Testing-Blowups/Forums-Automation-Testing3116e1d9d1bda90@stpcollab.comForumsAutomationTestingTest Automation saves time and resources, right? Well, that’s why we automate tests. This week we ask our members what happens when that pesky little thing called reality creeps in? Tell us your story here!Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2975/Training-Software-Testers/Forums-Management-Software-Traininghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2975/Training-Software-Testers/Forums-Management-Software-Training3116e1d9d1bda90@stpcollab.comForumsManagementSoftwareTrainingWhat are the essential skills and knowledge that freshman testers need in order to be successful? What should junior testers do to build their skills? How can managers best train their team?Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2936/Do-Offshore-Testing-Operations-Build-Stakeholder-Value/Services-Forums-Testing-offshorehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2936/Do-Offshore-Testing-Operations-Build-Stakeholder-Value/Services-Forums-Testing-offshore3116e1d9d1bda90@stpcollab.comServicesForumsTestingoffshoreLabor arbitrage in the form of hourly rate differentials is usually the incentive for CIOs to outsource testing abroad, but hidden costs, management challenges and communications issues must also be accounted for. Today’s forum asks you if testing offshore is truly value additive?Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2828/After-All-This-Time--A-Tool-Maker-Listens!/Performance-Test-and-QA-Forums-Process-Softwarehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/2828/After-All-This-Time--A-Tool-Maker-Listens!/Performance-Test-and-QA-Forums-Process-Softwaresbarber@perftestplus.comPerformanceTest and QAForumsProcessSoftwareFor over six years now, I’ve been doing my best to provide meaningful feedback to testing tool vendors—particularly performance testing and load generation tool vendors. I’ve provided feedback as a paying client, as a services partner, as the author of over 30 articles about a particular tool, as a target of market researchers who call when doing their quarterly stock valuations, and as someone with enough voice in the field that vendors often ask me for endorsements of their products. For over six years now, my feedback has apparently been dismissed or ignored—until now.Wed, 01 Nov 2006 08:00:00 -0700