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
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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
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
The adoption of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions offers organisations convenience, scalability, and pre-built functionality. However, these solutions come with their own complexities: limited customisation, vague quality assurance processes, and frequent updates driven by the vendors. By applying the five phases of the Quality Engineering Transformation Model, organisations could tackle these challenges head-on and transform their approach … Continue reading QA to QE – Implementing the Model with SaaS Solutions
Now that we have defined the model, I wanted to look into how it could be applied across different industries and into different ways of working. No two companies work in the same way so some of this will not apply directly, but the point of this article is that Quality Engineering isn't hindered from … Continue reading Transforming QA to Quality Engineering: Implementing across Industries and Contexts
Now that we have defined how we are going to work in the QE world, built the capabilities, delivered change and modified the culture, we now need to look at how we assess how effective we are now working. As we reach Phase 5 of the Quality Engineering Transformation Model, the focus shifts to creating … Continue reading QA to QE Phase 5 -Measure and Adapt – QE Feedback Loop in Action
Phase 4 is where Quality Engineering truly becomes part of an organisation’s DNA. This phase is all about fostering a culture where quality is a shared value, owned and embraced by every individual. By promoting shared responsibility, celebrating successes, and encouraging experimentation, organisations can create a lasting Quality-First Culture. Building this culture is something I've … Continue reading QA to QE Phase 4 – Growing a Culture of Quality
Follwing on from laying the groundwork and building the right capabilities, phase 3 is the pivotal stage where preparation evolves into execution. It's the time to embed quality engineering principles into day-to-day delivery processes and create tangible impact across the organisation. This phase brings together strategies, tools, and people to drive transformation forward. See below … Continue reading QA to QE Phase 3 – Implementing Practices for Quality Engineering
Following on from Phase 1, once the groundwork is in place, the next stage is to build the foundations fully, this comes from ensuring we have all the right tools in our tool box to make the transformation effective. Transformation is never just a flip of a switch; it’s a journey. As we step into … Continue reading QA to QE Phase 2: Setting Up Capabilities for Quality Engineering
Following on from the last post which summarised the whole model, let’s move onto the first step. Quality Engineering (QE) is a game-changer, but making the leap from traditional QA practices to a more modern, holistic approach takes some groundwork. You can’t just dive straight in; it all starts with understanding where you are now … Continue reading QA to QE Phase 1 – Assess and Plan – Laying the Foundations
Simon Prior 