AI Governance and Guardrails: The Conversation Quality Leaders Should Be Leading

The AI governance conversation is already happening in your organisation. The question is whether quality has a seat at the table. This is the second post in the Intelligent Quality Leadership series. It builds on the original model and specifically explores the AI + Leadership corner of the triangle. If you’re new to the series, … Continue reading AI Governance and Guardrails: The Conversation Quality Leaders Should Be Leading

Focus ND – Pairing with AI to Build an App

Being on the job hunt again, I was keen to keep my hands dirty and be able to share as an example of AI use in interviews. When I left Goodnotes last week, I decided to do something to focus the mind and give me something to look at in the lull of job applications … Continue reading Focus ND – Pairing with AI to Build an App

Intelligent Quality Leadership: A Model Still Taking Shape

I’ve been sitting with an idea for a while now. It’s not fully formed yet and that’s exactly why I’m writing about it. One of the things I try to be deliberate about as a leader is not sharing an idea until I’ve actually stress-tested it. It’s easy to post a hot take. It’s harder … Continue reading Intelligent Quality Leadership: A Model Still Taking Shape

What If Neurodivergence Was the Norm?

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?

The Neurodivergent Majority: Rethinking Normal in a Gen Z World

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

People First Leadership – Rebuffing the Negative Stigma

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

QA to QE – Winning Stakeholder Buy-In

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

QA to QE: Rethinking Quality in the Age of AI

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

QA to QE – Navigating Compliance in Regulated Industries

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