As soon as I heard the introductory episode to Neil Studd’s Tester’s Island Discs podcast, I sent in my five song selections. I didn’t expect to be picked, but it was really fun to think of the five tunes I’d take to the Tester’s Island! I’ve listened to every episode, and have learned a lot […]
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Please join me at Belgium Testing Days!
I’m doing a day-long tutorial on “Changing your testing mindset“, and an “interactive session” at Belgium Testing Days in Bruges, Belgium, March 17 – 20. You can learn more about my tutorial (and see my adorable donkeys) in my introductory video. What could be more wonderful than being in beautiful Bruges? Why, meeting up with […]
Read MoreImproving and Enjoyment
Warning, this post is going to be a bit touchy-feely. But it’s good for us to get that way every so often. In my previous post, I recounted how I’ve been working with my donkey trainer, Tom, to break old, bad habits and learn how to give my donkeys fast, clear feedback. I’ve been practicing […]
Read MoreSeptember News, so far!
I just noticed I haven’t posted here in awhile. I’ve been publishing articles on TechTarget and StickyMinds, but otherwise have been absorbed with a couple of exciting new things! On August 13, I started a new job on Pivotal Lab’s Pivotal Tracker team! This is truly a dream job, working with some of my favorite […]
Read MoreShortening the Feedback Loop
I’ve been driving donkey-drawn carts for five years or more. The donkeys and I are pretty good at it. Ernest was obstacle-driving champion five years in a row at the Castle Rock Mule and Donkey Show. Ernest and Chester have won several Feed Team races (Mini class). Recently we upgraded to a wagon. This is […]
Read MoreAgile in a Flash!
I was an early adopter of the terrific Agile in a Flash cards by Jeff Langr and Tim Ottinger, but left in the dust in the new fashion of having one’s photo taken with the card deck! I have remedied that situation with help from my friend Anna Blake, who was my photo shoot Art […]
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