Myth: The real work is technical, empathy is extra

Is empathy a nice extra, or the engine behind good quality work?

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Simon Tomes
Community Lead at MoTaverse
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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. 🎓 MoT-STEC qualified.

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Louise Woodhams
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I've been testing for over 10 years and API testing is my favourite.
I believe testers/quality people are the BEST humans and always bring hope to my half glass empty soul.

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Rosie Sherry
People always worrying whether they are technical enough, gotta get to the same for being empathetic enough.

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