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looking for information regarding QAI Global.

Looking for information regarding QAI Global.  Have seen questionable reviews.  not familiar with this company at all.  

mary sheppard's picture mary sheppard
I am visiting my offshore team for the first time, ant tips on how to make the most of the trip?

I am visiting my offshore team for the first time, ant tips on how to make the most of the trip?

 

We have an offshore team ratio 65-35. I have recently been appointed Head of the testing department and I am visiting the offshore team. Do you have any tips on what types of activities/tasks I can do with my team to get the most from this visit.

 

Thanks!

Caitriona Ormonde's picture Caitriona Ormonde
Bob Galen Trust Your Testing Team and Stop Leading from the Front: An Interview with Bob Galen

In this interview, Bob Galen, an agile methodologist, practitioner, and coach, explains why you shouldn't lead your testing team from the front. He details how agile has changed the dynamics of a testing team and how you can lead both developers and testers by example.

Josiah Renaudin's picture Josiah Renaudin
Do You Really Want to Be a Manager Do You Really Want to Be a Manager?

The majority of managers are promoted due to their software development expertise. But becoming a successful manager requires a drastic change of focus. There is a set of expectations to consider before making that leap to the “dark side.”

Ron Lichty's picture Ron Lichty MW Mantle
Encouraging growth Agile Managers: Trust Your Team and Encourage Innovation

In order to fully embrace agile and create an environment where individuals want to work together as a team, managers have to move from a role of dictation to one of direction and mentorship. Instead of making all the decisions, managers need to trust their team members and empower them to solve problems on their own, innovate, and fail—or succeed.

Lisa Rich's picture Lisa Rich Mic Riley
Selena Delesie Leadership Lessons to Bolster Your Software Team: An Interview with Selena Delesie
Video

In this interview, visionary speaker Selena Delesie explains how successful teams embrace specific principles, including listening deeply, believing people truly matter, having an addiction to learning, serving others, flowing through change, moving through fear, and following joy.

Jennifer Bonine's picture Jennifer Bonine
overwhelmed at work Saying No to More Work

We’ve all been placed in the situation where a boss asks you to perform more work than you can possibly handle. Johanna Rothman knows firsthand that there is a better way to respond that benefits you and your manager.

Johanna Rothman's picture Johanna Rothman
Looking for a SQA Forum to join (in the Boston area if they meet)

Can anyone recommend SQA Forum to join or SQA user group in Boston area?  Office is in Boston.  Interested in following topics: Selenium WebDriver and UFT automated frameworks, agile testing, mobile testing non-apps (browser based websites on mobile devices).

John Wilder's picture John Wilder
The Keys to a Successful Software Team: An Interview with Andy Kaufman
Podcast

In this interview, Andy Kaufman, the founder of the Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development, explains why team chemistry is often an afterthought, how enthusiasm can often trump skill, and how to deal with conflict.

Josiah Renaudin's picture Josiah Renaudin
Challenges of Test Management Overcoming the Challenges of Test Management: An Interview with Mike Wasielczyk
Video

In this interview, Michael Wasielczyk explains how to overcome challenging situations in test management. Michael shares the value of management support, tailoring best practices to the situation at hand, and understanding what battles are worth fighting.

Jennifer Bonine's picture Jennifer Bonine

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