Become an Estimation LeaderSingle-point estimates, whether they are for a budget or a schedule, are never correct. Things happen. Demanding that your team provide you an exact number and then treating that as a guarantee is not being a good manager—or being agile. What if you could provide a different estimation leadership?
Does Agile Really Have Staying Power?It’s crazy to think just how far we’ve come since the term "agile" was introduced into software development back in 2001, as it seems like just about every company is incorporating these faster, more collaborative techniques into development and testing teams. But can agile be considered a fad?
The Advantages of Utilizing Formal Test Design TechniquesWhen it comes to test design, some people believe in the use of formal test design techniques, while others believe that those same techniques cause rigid thinking and limit creativity. Dale Perry says why formal techniques have value as a basis for formal analysis as well as for creative thinking.
The Secret to Apple's Recent Success in ChinaApple having a great quarter financially isn't a huge surprise, but when you look at the two previous quarters, one reason for its success is obvious. Apple's revenue from China rose 71 percent to $16.82 billion compared to $21.3 billion in the Americas region. What's the secret to Apple's success?
Before Jumping to Conclusions with Clients, Consider the PossibilitiesWhen customers react in a way that's other than you expect, don't jump to conclusions about the reason. There are often numerous possible explanations for someone's reaction, so don't get upset or dismiss it out of hand. Instead, consider the possibilities. There may be much to learn in doing so.
Book Review: More Fearless ChangeIt is not always easy to encourage people or organizations to adopt new ideas. More Fearless Change: Strategies for Making Your Ideas Happen can give you the tools to help you spread new ideas. This book has actionable advice you can apply as a change agent, regardless of your role or organization.
Experiences in Testing a Live Project for AccessibilityThe scope of an accessibility testing effort is very broad—it is often complete only when actual users provide their perspective. Here, a visually impaired user summarizes the accessibility issues he faced in testing an application so that other testers can use this information in their efforts.
I’ve Incorporated Big Data—Now What?It’s easy to say something like, “We’re agile from here on out” or “Let’s start saying 'DevOps' in meetings more often,” but without an actual game plan for how you’re going to use something like big data, simply incorporating it into your current culture doesn’t do much.
