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Motivation and strategy: the two forces behind technical learning

What actually sustains technical learning once the novelty fades?

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Simon Tomes
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Hello, I'm Simon. Since 2003 I've had various roles in testing, tech leadership and coaching. I believe in the power of collaboration, creativity and community. ๐ŸŽ“ MoT-STEC qualified. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.

โ€œThanks for making me feel so confident about myself.โ€ | โ€œI'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!โ€ | โ€œA simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.โ€ | โ€œSimon is one of the best people that I've ever met to have conversations with. He's so grounded in his way of thinking and articulates his thoughts so well and his feelings and his knowledge about community and everything.โ€

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Simon Rigler
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Bitten by the Testing bug ๐Ÿžvia a 'fell into it' secondment in 2004. Iโ€™ve since had a variety of roles and been in โ€˜Qualityโ€™ leadership positions since 2012. Being hands-on is in my DNA, I donโ€™t wish to lead any other way. In recent years Iโ€™ve learned test automation development skills alongside the management role and I enjoy coaching interested people embarking on this technical testing journey ๐Ÿ’œ

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