Getting a seat at the table
28 Jan 2026
Two men on a video call.
In this moment:
Simon Tomes
Neil Taylor
Had an excellent chat with Neil Taylor. He's got many good things to share.
He made a good point that it can sometimes be hard for us quality folk to get a seat at the table.
One way to build confidence for that table is to fill up your MoT profile with all sorts of achievements and contributions.
He made a good point that it can sometimes be hard for us quality folk to get a seat at the table.
One way to build confidence for that table is to fill up your MoT profile with all sorts of achievements and contributions.
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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