Let’s flip the script. Following on from yesterdays post after I read about over half of all Gen-Z identifying as Neurodivergent Imagine a world where neurodivergence isn’t the exception, it’s the expectation. Where sensory sensitivity, pattern obsession, hyperfocus, and emotional intensity aren’t quirks to be managed, but traits to be understood, supported, and celebrated. What … Continue reading What If Neurodivergence Was the Norm?
Author: siprior
I am a highly motivated Software Testing professional with a keen interest in finding ways to improve the testing process and ensuring products are released with the highest possible quality. I also love coaching/mentoring my team to be the best they can, enabling them to use all possible tools and skills to get their job done to the best of their ability.
I am a big advocate for spreading the awareness of the Testing profession in Schools and Universities and also pushing the cause of #Neurodiversity in the workplace
Let’s start with a number that should stop us in our tracks: 53% of Gen Z now identify as neurodivergent. ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, OCD, the labels vary, but the message is clear: the next generation isn’t hiding their cognitive differences. They’re naming them, owning them, and asking the world to catch up. This isn’t a … Continue reading The Neurodivergent Majority: Rethinking Normal in a Gen Z World
Following my last post on People-First Leadership, I received a fair amount of feedback on the topic and not all of it was positive. This surprised me at first as I've always had the mindset of people-first, but clearly there is a different mindset of a need to be firmer and more commanding as a … Continue reading People First Leadership – Rebuffing the Negative Stigma
Hopefully, if you are reading this, you'll be aware that Quality isn’t just about finding defects, it’s about building confidence in the solutions we deliver. Despite advancements in automation and modern development practices, bizarrely, quality still remains quite misunderstood. Many organisations still view QA as a final hurdle rather than an integral part of success. … Continue reading QA to QE – Winning Stakeholder Buy-In
I've been looking forward to writing this blog since I started this series. AI is not going to go anywhere, so we need to adapt our thinking in the QE/Testing world. The rise of AI is revolutionising how we build, test, and deliver software. Traditional Quality Assurance (QA) practices, focused on validating outputs, are no … Continue reading QA to QE: Rethinking Quality in the Age of AI
Regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and aviation bring their own set of unique challenges. These sectors require strict adherence to compliance, risk management, and audit readiness, all of which can feel like a roadblock to innovation. However, by embracing the five phases of the QE Transformation Model, organisations can not only meet regulatory demands … Continue reading QA to QE – Navigating Compliance in Regulated Industries
For those who know me well, you’ll know I’m a big WWE wrestling fan, it’s been something that has got me through the darkest of times in my life but also been a part of some of the brightest too. I’m writing this on the weekend of WrestleMania 41. The grandest stage of them all, … Continue reading WrestleMania and Quality Engineering: Tag-Teaming for Excellence
In my previous post on this topic, I talked about the importance of People-First Leadership, how it’s not about controlling your team but working to support, guide, and inspire them. This approach helps create an environment where people feel valued and can thrive. But what happens when we take it one step further? What if … Continue reading People First Leadership – Empowering Teams to Lead
In the world of software testing, we’ve got enough on our plates without tearing ourselves apart over the details. Yet, time and time again, we see divisions over things like "manual testing" versus "automation,” or over debates that flare up on LinkedIn, often leaving us looking fractured. It’s exhausting, and frankly, it’s holding us back … Continue reading Breaking Down Barriers: Why the Testing Community Needs Unity More Than Ever
Modern software development often involves collaboration with third-party suppliers, whether for specialised components, outsourced development, or external expertise. While these partnerships bring opportunities for scale and innovation, they also introduce unique challenges: inconsistent quality standards, misaligned priorities, and communication gaps. I've worked closely with a variety of suppliers over the last 6 years and have … Continue reading QA to QE – Unlocking Success with Third Party Supplier Teams
Simon Prior 