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Twist #65 - STPCon Open Jams, Part 2

matt.heusser@gmail.com — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:00:00 -0600

Scott Barber, David Limbaugh, Adam Yuret and Michael Larsen are back to continue the discussion about Open Jam at STPCon, Conferences, and more.

The Secret Skill – How to Sell Testing

calkelpdiver@comcast.net — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600

We’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.

TWiST #58 - with Brett Leonard

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:00:00 -0600

Where Matt Heusser talks with iSqFt.com (that's i Square Foot) test manager Brett Leonard and compares social construction and financial services... wait, what?

Triangle Test ReVisited

matt.heusser@gmail.com — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:41:01 -0600

Matt takes yet another look at a classic problem in software testing. It's different this time, for serious. No, really!

A pointer to TWiST #20 - and more!

matt.heusser@gmail.com — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:23:33 -0700

It's friday funday. Time for a TWiST and, of course, our obligatory bonus.

DaVita: a Quality Culture Focused on Flawless Execution

corymedlin@gmail.com — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600

DaVita is a unique place to work. The word DaVita means “giving life,” and when asked what our teammates (employees) do for a living, each is proud to respond with a simple answer: “I give life.” Providing dialysis treatments to one in three Americans with kidney failure only scratches the surface of what we do. We are a community first and a company second, and while we promote a healthy balance of work and life, we also expect the highest level of performance in everything we do. We believe the work that each of our teammates does directly affect the lives of our chronically ill patients – and that includes our IT team.

Ways to Improve Your Software Testing Skills

sdelesie@gmail.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:11:00 -0600

Ongoing self-discovery and learning have been critical in my own skills growth, and in managing test departments. Even after mastering a technique or achieving a desired outcome, my experiences have shown there is always a better way to do something. Learning new skills is critical for being able to discover those improvements.

Software Test Professionals Expands Service Offerings

rbaucom@redwoodcollaborative.com — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:36:00 -0600

STP continues to expand and improve offerings to create a comprehensive member-centric community focused on the needs of software test professionals. As part of this expansion, STP has created a new alliance to offer software testing and Agile practitioner training courses.

Cigital Releases Groundbreaking Software Security Training for Developers

jrovansek@redwoodco.com — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:00:00 -0600

Cigital Releases Groundbreaking Software Security Training for Developers Immediate Feedback Provides Key to Long-Term Change

Inspire & Motivate Your Teams Through Learning

lynnmckee@qualityperspectives.ca — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:00:00 -0600

This 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.

Agile Testing Notes

smanjunath@yahoo.com — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:05:00 -0600

On 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?

Implementing six sigma: improvement in Software development

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0600

We can improve software development in two primary ways: we can improve the software itself (and, possibly, the testing) or we can improve the development process. We have already covered the preceding three Six Sigma Phases (Define, Measure, and Analyze) in previous articles. Now we take what we have learned and use that information to improve our software development.

Six Sigma, Part III: Analyze This!

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:00:00 -0600

In the third part of our five-part Six Sigma series, we discuss ways to address software problems using Six Sigma analysis techniques.

Training Day

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0700

In an Intro to Agile class, students play a simulation game that yields a critical lesson.

STP Collaborative Launches Professional Development Division

e955b83ee7a9659@stpcollab.com — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0700

STP Collaborative is pleased to announce the formation of its STP Professional Development division and to introduce Abbie Caracostas, director of training and professional development.

STP Collaborative Launches Professional Development Division

e955b83ee7a9659@stpcollab.com — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0700

“Our courses include hands-on exercises and real-world examples that testers can immediately implement in their own testing organizations,” she adds. “Our training events also off er test and QA professionals a valuable opportunity to network and share their challenges and solutions, ideas and knowledge.”

What are the Training & Professional Development Needs for Software Test & QA Professionals?

acaracostas@redwoodco.com — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0700

If 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?

Career Advice From the Experts

amuns@stpcollaborative.com — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:00:00 -0700

We asked 8 veteran testers how they got into the field and what guidance they can offer those just starting out. Here’s what they told us.

Training Software Testers

3116e1d9d1bda90@stpcollab.com — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0600

What 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?

Dinner With A Rapid Test Manager

james@satisfice.com — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0600

An evening with two of the test industry’s most respected figures. This casual interview, conducted by one of the other over dinner, glides effortlessly through a successful team building process.

On Yard Work

matt.heusser@gmail.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:39:00 -0600

This weekend I spent a fair amount of time working in the backyard.

How to Pick A Winning Test Team

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0600

Interviewing for a job requires preparation regardless of which side of the table you’re on. Learn how to prepare your team to hire the best automation experts that come your way.

Second-Class Citizens III

matt.heusser@gmail.com — Thu, 21 May 2009 19:55:00 -0600

I'm reading Weapons of Mass Instruction: A Schoolteacher's Journey through the Dark World of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto.

Beyond Tools: Test Automation in Practice

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0700

Here are some real-world examples that can school your team on the ways of putting test automation into practice.

Quality Gates for the 5 Phases of Automated Software Testing

EDustin@idtus.com — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0700

Quality Gates For the Five Phases Of Automated Software Testing