http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5756/Situational-Awareness/Software-Test-and-QA-Teams-Strategy-Process-Project-Management-Quality-Assurance-Requirementshttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5756/Situational-Awareness/Software-Test-and-QA-Teams-Strategy-Process-Project-Management-Quality-Assurance-Requirementsmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTest and QATeamsStrategyProcessProject ManagementQuality AssuranceRequirementsHave you ever been in a place and realized, in a moment, that something was amiss?Sat, 15 Dec 2012 10:36:34 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5472/Talking-to-Triangles/Project-Managementhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5472/Talking-to-Triangles/Project-Managementacaracostas@redwoodco.comProject ManagementMon, 12 Mar 2012 11:00:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5452/Motivating-and-Managing-Distributed-Testers/Leadership-Project-Management-Test-and-QA-Teamshttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5452/Motivating-and-Managing-Distributed-Testers/Leadership-Project-Management-Test-and-QA-Teamsacaracostas@redwoodco.comLeadershipProject ManagementTest and QATeamsSun, 04 Mar 2012 08:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5258/The-Secret-Skill-%e2%80%93-How-to-Sell-Testing/Testing-Performance-Management-Services-Development-Software-Project-Management-Technology-User-Traininghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5258/The-Secret-Skill-%e2%80%93-How-to-Sell-Testing/Testing-Performance-Management-Services-Development-Software-Project-Management-Technology-User-Trainingcalkelpdiver@comcast.netTestingPerformanceManagementServicesDevelopmentSoftwareProject ManagementTechnologyUserTrainingWe’ve all had that after meeting discussion with ourselves of, “I thought I explained that point clearly to them. I couldn’t get them to buy-in to what I was talking about. Why don’t they see my point, they just don’t get it.” Sound familiar? It wasn’t that they didn’t get it; it was a problem with how you sold it. You didn’t know about the secret skill.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5227/What-is-Concurrent-Testing/Testing-Management-Best-Practices-Quality-Assurance-Software-Project-Management-Toolshttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5227/What-is-Concurrent-Testing/Testing-Management-Best-Practices-Quality-Assurance-Software-Project-Management-Toolscmkusa@gmail.comTestingManagementBest PracticesQuality AssuranceSoftwareProject ManagementToolsIn these days of web based computing, it is possible that the computer (server) may be simultaneously serving thousands of clients with thousands of processes in execution. In such a scenario, it is possible that the CPU may enter into a dead-lock situation. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:00:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5216/Three-Project-Tips/Testing-Software-Project-Management-Quality-Assurance-Agile-Securityhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5216/Three-Project-Tips/Testing-Software-Project-Management-Quality-Assurance-Agile-Securitymatt.heusser@gmail.comTestingSoftwareProject ManagementQuality AssuranceAgileSecurityWhere Matt discussed three different dynamics on software projects -- and what to do about themMon, 25 Jul 2011 10:54:27 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5183/Lessons-Learned-in-Data-Migration/Best-Practices-Process-Project-Management-End-to-Endhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5183/Lessons-Learned-in-Data-Migration/Best-Practices-Process-Project-Management-End-to-Endmilansengupta@yahoo.comBest PracticesProcessProject ManagementEnd to EndWhen I began working on a data migration project last year, I did not have much idea as to what it could entail. I did not have much experience with data migration apart from having some theoretical knowledge of what one should consider for testing such a project scope.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:00:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5157/Twist-48---With-Eric-Jacobson/podcast-Project-Management-Interviews-Test-and-QA-Testing-Load-Software-Software-Test-Professionals-Conferencehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5157/Twist-48---With-Eric-Jacobson/podcast-Project-Management-Interviews-Test-and-QA-Testing-Load-Software-Software-Test-Professionals-Conferencematt.heusser@gmail.compodcastProject ManagementInterviewsTest and QATestingLoadSoftwareSoftware Test Professionals ConferenceThe one where Matt Heusser discusses test management, leading by doing, lightning talks, and the Rebel Alliance with Eric JacobsonThu, 02 Jun 2011 13:00:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5146/The-Price-of-Right/Project-Managementhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5146/The-Price-of-Right/Project-Managementtemp1@stpcon.comProject ManagementWhile being right is personally satisfying, it benefits only one person you! No one else cares if you are right or not unless it impacts their wallet or seriously changes something important to them.Thu, 19 May 2011 23:30:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5124/Productivity-Killer-Maslow-in-the-Organization/Software-Testing-Teams-Trends-Project-Management-Leadership-Jobshttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5124/Productivity-Killer-Maslow-in-the-Organization/Software-Testing-Teams-Trends-Project-Management-Leadership-Jobsmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTestingTeamsTrendsProject ManagementLeadershipJobsWhere Matt spends a minute moments writing about Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, and what it might mean for you.Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:32:56 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5110/Productivity-Killer-Sociopaths-in-the-Organization/Software-Testing-Test-and-QA-Performance-Process-Project-Management-Quality-Assurancehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5110/Productivity-Killer-Sociopaths-in-the-Organization/Software-Testing-Test-and-QA-Performance-Process-Project-Management-Quality-Assurancematt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareTestingTest and QAPerformanceProcessProject ManagementQuality AssuranceMatt continues his series on productivity killers by taking on a serious problem ... that nobody talks aboutMon, 04 Apr 2011 12:13:34 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5088/IT-Projects%3b-It%e2%80%99s-The-People/Project-Managementhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5088/IT-Projects%3b-It%e2%80%99s-The-People/Project-Managementrhand@softwaretestpro.comProject ManagementPeople management skills are truly underappreciated but they can make all the difference in the world between the success or failure of a project.Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:54:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5080/5-Gems-For-a-Tester-to-Groom-in-Professional-Life/Career-Testing-Video-Management-Quality-Assurance-Software-Project-Managementhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5080/5-Gems-For-a-Tester-to-Groom-in-Professional-Life/Career-Testing-Video-Management-Quality-Assurance-Software-Project-Managementjaideep.khanduja@delete.comCareerTestingVideoManagementQuality AssuranceSoftwareProject ManagementA testing career, like any other career, can sometimes turn into a long journey before career satisfaction is obtained. In order to shorten the path to career satisfaction and give testers an edge over their peers, testers need to adopt five gems. These five gems not only help in career growth but also help to give you a strong belief in your capabilities.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5073/Ditch-the-Requirements---Focus-on-the-Customer-Instead/Best-Practices-End-to-End-Development-Project-Management-Quality-Assurance-Requirements-Agile-Software-Testing-Software-Test-Professionals-Conferencehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5073/Ditch-the-Requirements---Focus-on-the-Customer-Instead/Best-Practices-End-to-End-Development-Project-Management-Quality-Assurance-Requirements-Agile-Software-Testing-Software-Test-Professionals-Conferenceseth_stp@setheliot.comBest PracticesEnd to EndDevelopmentProject ManagementQuality AssuranceRequirementsAgileSoftwareTestingSoftware Test Professionals ConferenceQuality can be defined as meeting the customers' needs. Juran posted this definition in 1988, defining quality as "fitness for use". Testers like this definition as it gives them a "north star" to guide their actions and it reinforces a role that most testers relish, that of customer advocate. However Crosby's older definition of quality as "conformance to requirements" still holds strong sway, and many test processes are guided by test cases correlated directly to requirements. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5072/Learning-Styles/Certification-Leadership-Management-Project-Management-Performance-Software-Test-Professionals-Conference-Editorial-How-To-Process-Software-Testinghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5072/Learning-Styles/Certification-Leadership-Management-Project-Management-Performance-Software-Test-Professionals-Conference-Editorial-How-To-Process-Software-Testingdavid.farrell-shaw@specialisternescotland.co.ukCertificationLeadershipManagementProject ManagementPerformanceSoftware Test Professionals ConferenceEditorialHow ToProcessSoftwareTestingHow do you train your staff? Specialisterne has the additional problem that the bulk of our staff are diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. This leads to intense debate on appropriate learning styles.Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:33:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5069/Testers-With-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder/Acceptance-Best-Practices-Testing-Software-Quality-Assurance-Project-Management-Web-Unithttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5069/Testers-With-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder/Acceptance-Best-Practices-Testing-Software-Quality-Assurance-Project-Management-Web-Unitdavid.farrell-shaw@specialisternescotland.co.ukAcceptanceBest PracticesTestingSoftwareQuality AssuranceProject ManagementWebUnitMany people with an ASD – particularly those with Asperger syndrome – have a variety of sometimes exceptional skills that enable them to thrive in roles. An area of proven success is that of software tester. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:34:20 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5026/Case-study-of-the-Resource-Ordering--Status-System-(ROSS)-Project/STQA-Magazine-Project-Management-Management-Development-Acceptance-Integration-Unit-Userhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5026/Case-study-of-the-Resource-Ordering--Status-System-(ROSS)-Project/STQA-Magazine-Project-Management-Management-Development-Acceptance-Integration-Unit-Userjamieg0926@gmail.comST&QA MagazineProject ManagementManagementDevelopmentAcceptanceIntegrationUnitUserI started on the Resource Ordering and Status System (ROSS) project in August, 2005 at one of the largest government contractors in the United States. The U.S. government uses ROSS to order and status resources for numerous types of incidents, mainly wildfires. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:30:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5012/5-Tips-for-Building-Trust/Teams-Project-Management-Management-Leadership-offshorehttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5012/5-Tips-for-Building-Trust/Teams-Project-Management-Management-Leadership-offshorelanettecream@hotmail.comTeamsProject ManagementManagementLeadershipoffshoreIf you are coming in to a project in a situation where trust has been violated, you may notice a few side effects. If your manager seems to be micromanaging you, ask some questions about what happened in the past. You may notice a project manager or dev manager is negative overall about testing and begrudges having testing at all.Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:00:00 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5013/Interview-with-Juren-Appello/Software-Project-Management-Process-Performance-Strategy-Teams-Managementhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/5013/Interview-with-Juren-Appello/Software-Project-Management-Process-Performance-Strategy-Teams-Managementmatt.heusser@gmail.comSoftwareProject ManagementProcessPerformanceStrategyTeamsManagementMatt links to an interview with Jurgen Appello, author of "Management 3.0"Thu, 02 Dec 2010 07:23:27 -0700http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4950/The-Importance-of-Organizational-Maturity/Performance-Quality-Assurance-Management-Development-Software-Project-Managementhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4950/The-Importance-of-Organizational-Maturity/Performance-Quality-Assurance-Management-Development-Software-Project-Managementdaaron1347@aol.comPerformanceQuality AssuranceManagementDevelopmentSoftwareProject ManagementThose organizations that don’t effectively mature over time are relegated to product mediocrity, poor market share and ultimately their demise.Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4930/Testers-Behaving-Badly/Leadership-Management-Project-Management-Software-Testinghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4930/Testers-Behaving-Badly/Leadership-Management-Project-Management-Software-Testinghenrik.andersson@houseoftest.seLeadershipManagementProject ManagementSoftwareTestingWritten by "The Rat Pack". Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:32:00 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4921/JIM-HIGHSMITH-JOINS-THOUGHTWORKS/Agile-Management-Development-Software-Project-Management-Unit-Productshttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4921/JIM-HIGHSMITH-JOINS-THOUGHTWORKS/Agile-Management-Development-Software-Project-Management-Unit-Productsjrovansek@redwoodco.comAgileManagementDevelopmentSoftwareProject ManagementUnitProductsIndustry luminary will help enterprises move beyond contained Agile initiatives to Continuous Delivery and true business agilityWed, 15 Sep 2010 12:19:29 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4882/Breaking-News!/Technology-Software-Career-Conference-Presentations-Essentials-Future-Test-How-To-Leadership-Management-Metrics-Process-Project-Management-Quality-Assurance-Regression-Requirements-Six-Sigma-Sofhttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4882/Breaking-News!/Technology-Software-Career-Conference-Presentations-Essentials-Future-Test-How-To-Leadership-Management-Metrics-Process-Project-Management-Quality-Assurance-Regression-Requirements-Six-Sigma-Sofmatt.heusser@gmail.comTechnologySoftwareCareerConference PresentationsEssentialsFuture TestHow ToLeadershipManagementMetricsProcessProject ManagementQuality AssuranceRegressionRequirementsSix SigmaSoftware Test Professionals ConferenceTest and QATestingAgilePerformanceMembershipThree days left to the get super-early bird rate for STPCon. Matt gives you the real skinny on the conference.Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:22:53 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4867/Where-worlds-collide-Pt1/Project-Management-Quality-Assurance-Testinghttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4867/Where-worlds-collide-Pt1/Project-Management-Quality-Assurance-Testingjujuw1@charter.netProject ManagementQuality AssuranceTestingI got my first request two weeks ago. A consulting firm called me and asked if I was available to take a position as a Quality Assurance Project Manager. Then last week, several requests for a Testing PM.... Hmmmm, I think I see a trend....Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:42:58 -0600http://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4853/Agile-Testing-Notes/Testing-Agile-Teams-Project-Management-Automation-Metrics-Software-Unit-User-Error-Handling-Training-offshore-Toolshttp://www.softwaretestpro.com/Item/4853/Agile-Testing-Notes/Testing-Agile-Teams-Project-Management-Automation-Metrics-Software-Unit-User-Error-Handling-Training-offshore-Toolssmanjunath@yahoo.comTestingAgileTeamsProject ManagementAutomationMetricsSoftwareUnitUserError HandlingTrainingoffshoreToolsOn a quest to understand how agile projects are successful, I encountered several interesting scenarios and insight into how the overall project is executed. But to my dismay, I almost always find that the information on Agile Testing itself, is quite generic (not talking Automation or Unit testing here). WHY SO? Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:05:00 -0600