Activity

Testing consultant
she/her
Lisa Crispin is a consultant, author and speaker based in Vermont, USA. She and Janet Gregory have co-authored four books, most recently _Holistic Testing: Weave Quality Into Your Product_.
<a href="" rel="noopener nofollow">5.4.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate</a> image
5.4.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
<a href="" rel="noopener nofollow">Lesson 0 of A tester’s role in continuous quality </a> image
Lesson 0 of A tester’s role in continuous quality
<a href="" rel="noopener nofollow">Lesson 0 of A tester’s role in continuous quality </a> image
Lesson 0 of A tester’s role in continuous quality
<a href="" rel="noopener nofollow">2.6.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate</a> image
2.6.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
<a href="" rel="noopener nofollow">2.5.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate</a> image
2.5.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
<a href="" rel="noopener nofollow">2.4.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate</a> image
2.4.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
<a href="" rel="noopener nofollow">2.3.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate</a> image
2.3.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
<a href="" rel="noopener nofollow">2.2.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate</a> image
2.2.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
<a href="" rel="noopener nofollow">2.1.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate</a> image
2.1.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
<a href="" rel="noopener nofollow">2.0.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate</a> image
2.0.0 of MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate
<div>Thanks for highlighting the lack of visibility of the <a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/events/motacon-2026" rel="noopener nofollow">MoTaCon 26 events page</a>. </div> image
Thanks for highlighting the lack of visibility of the MoTaCon 26 events page.&nbsp;
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
commented on:
Strengths:
- eats bugs
- loves routine
- abhors chaos
- alerts her people to anything out of the ordinary

Weaknesses
- eats bugs
- loves routine
- abhors chaos (Don't try to give Judy a h... image
Strengths: - eats bugs - loves routine - abhors chaos - alerts her people to anything out of the ordinary Weaknesses - eats bugs - loves routine - abhors chaos (Don't try to give Judy a h...
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/satellites/new-book-_effective-bdd-from-gaspar-nagy-and-seb-rose_-available-in-early-access" rel="noopener nofollow">New book! _Effective BDD from Gáspár Nagy and Seb Rose_ available in early access</a> image
New book! _Effective BDD from Gáspár Nagy and Seb Rose_ available in early access
It's time to remove the silos image
It's time to remove the silos
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/pragmatic-guidelines-for-ai-discussions" rel="noopener nofollow">Pragmatic guidelines for AI discussions</a> image
Pragmatic guidelines for AI discussions
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
contributed:
At a recent DORA community meeting, Saul Williamson did a demo of his experiences with spec-driven development. He started by sharing Steve Fenton's pragmatic guidelines for AI discussions. Good th... image
At a recent DORA community meeting, Saul Williamson did a demo of his experiences with spec-driven development. He started by sharing Steve Fenton's pragmatic guidelines for AI discussions. Good th...
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/satellites/2025-dora-state-of-assisted-ai-report" rel="noopener nofollow">2025 DORA State of Assisted AI report</a> image
2025 DORA State of Assisted AI report
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
contributed:
Includes data on how AI affects code quality, well-being of team members, performance, based on both qualitative and quantitative research image
Includes data on how AI affects code quality, well-being of team members, performance, based on both qualitative and quantitative research
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
commented on:
I love seeing experience reports about pairing! I love the deliberate way your organization built this practice. One thing I would add to your steps: have a quick retrospective at the end of each pairing session. What went well? What would you change? I find it improves relationships as well as pairing sessions. image
"I love seeing experience reports about pairing! I love the deliberate way your organization built this practice. One thing I would add to your steps: have a quick retrospective at the end of each pairing session. What went well? What would you change? ..."
Pairing QA Engineers and Analysts isn't just a process tweak, it's a cultural shift that transforms siloed testing into a collaborative, balanced and business-aligned effort. image
Pairing QA Engineers and Analysts isn't just a process tweak, it's a cultural shift that transforms siloed testing into a collaborative, balanced and business-aligned effort.
<a href="https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/86684" rel="noopener nofollow">Spec-driven development with AI - is anyone using this?</a> image
Spec-driven development with AI - is anyone using this?
Four testers are presenting The Testing Planet news from their respective homes. Each is visible in their own video panel.  image
Four testers are presenting The Testing Planet news from their respective homes. Each is visible in their own video panel.
It's 13:25 on a Thursday, 12th September 2024. TestBash is go!  

"Hey, Rosie"
"Hey, Simon"
"All ok?"
"Yep!"
"You?"
"Yep! Cool. Selfie?"
"Yep!"

When you're busy making sure everyone at T... image
It's 13:25 on a Thursday, 12th September 2024. TestBash is go! "Hey, Rosie" "Hey, Simon" "All ok?" "Yep!" "You?" "Yep! Cool. Selfie?" "Yep!" When you're busy making sure everyone at T...
I recently had the opportunity to participate in the international WiCyS Security Training Scholarship CTF 2025, organized by Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) and the SANS Institute.

I didn't know... image
I recently had the opportunity to participate in the international WiCyS Security Training Scholarship CTF 2025, organized by Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) and the SANS Institute. I didn't know...
On a bright evening in Milan at TUI/Musement, the local QA and development community gathered for another Ministry of Testing meetup. It was a moment to reflect, share experiences and grow together... image
On a bright evening in Milan at TUI/Musement, the local QA and development community gathered for another Ministry of Testing meetup. It was a moment to reflect, share experiences and grow together...
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
commented on:
IME, the most effective automation happened when developers (programmers) practiced test-driven development or at least automated unit level tests, and collaborated with testers to automate at API and UI levels. Google's DORA research backs that up. IME when devs do ALL the automation - they weirdly do a poor job at UI level. That's why we need to collaborate! Testers are great at specifying tests &amp; knowing appropriate coverage, coders are great at writing maintainable, well designed code. image
"IME, the most effective automation happened when developers (programmers) practiced test-driven development or at least automated unit level tests, and collaborated with testers to automate at API and UI levels. Google's DORA research backs that up. IM..."
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
achieved:
This badge is awarded to members who create on-demand courses image
This badge is awarded to members who create on-demand courses
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/a-golden-platter-won-t-save-quality-but-we-might" rel="noopener nofollow">A golden platter won't save quality, but we might</a> image
A golden platter won't save quality, but we might
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
contributed:
I’m excited to share that, alongside TeamMoT, we’ll be gathering 50 Leaders in Quality on September 30th.

What looks like a one-day event is actually the beginning of a bigger journey: a committ... image
I’m excited to share that, alongside TeamMoT, we’ll be gathering 50 Leaders in Quality on September 30th. What looks like a one-day event is actually the beginning of a bigger journey: a committ...
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
achieved:
This badge is awarded to members who update their profile with a new photo. image
This badge is awarded to members who update their profile with a new photo.
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
achieved:
This badge is awarded to members who visit the Ministry of Testing site 404 times image
This badge is awarded to members who visit the Ministry of Testing site 404 times
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
achieved:
This badge is awarded to members who visit the Ministry of Testing site 99 times image
This badge is awarded to members who visit the Ministry of Testing site 99 times
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
achieved:
This badge is awarded to members who update their social links on their profile. image
This badge is awarded to members who update their social links on their profile.
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
achieved:
This badge is awarded to members who add their pronouns to their member profile, helping create a more inclusive community. image
This badge is awarded to members who add their pronouns to their member profile, helping create a more inclusive community.
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/one-frame-two-curious-minds-and-one-awesome-conversation" rel="noopener nofollow">One frame... two curious minds and one awesome conversation ...😊</a> image
One frame... two curious minds and one awesome conversation ...😊
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
contributed:
Sometimes the best thing we can do about anything is talk about it, and quality is one of those things...  image
Sometimes the best thing we can do about anything is talk about it, and quality is one of those things...
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
achieved:
This badge is awarded to members who indicate they are open to work, writing, teaching, speaking, mentoring, CV reviewing or internships. image
This badge is awarded to members who indicate they are open to work, writing, teaching, speaking, mentoring, CV reviewing or internships.
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
achieved:
This badge is awarded to members who publish their first article on the Ministry of Testing site image
This badge is awarded to members who publish their first article on the Ministry of Testing site
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/memories/stec-is-complete-19-modules-58-voices-and-jam-packed-portfolio-to-show-your-growth" rel="noopener nofollow">STEC is complete 🎉: 19 modules, 58 voices, and jam packed portfolio to show your growth</a> image
STEC is complete 🎉: 19 modules, 58 voices, and jam packed portfolio to show your growth
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
contributed:
Eighteen months, 19 modules, and 59 amazing contributors later, the MoT Software Testing Essentials Certification is complete!

Looking back, my favourite part has been seeing so many community m... image
Eighteen months, 19 modules, and 59 amazing contributors later, the MoT Software Testing Essentials Certification is complete! Looking back, my favourite part has been seeing so many community m...
Gain tips to overcome nerves and ask questions that inspire creativity and problem-solving image
Gain tips to overcome nerves and ask questions that inspire creativity and problem-solving
<div>Thanks for continuing to award community stars to community members. It's great to read your messages of gratitude and encouragement. </div> image
Thanks for continuing to award community stars to community members. It's great to read your messages of gratitude and encouragement.&nbsp;
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
awarded Mark Winteringham for:
<div>Thanks so much, Mark, for your latest post on your experiences using GenAI dev tools! I haven't done anything with these particular tools myself and I don't really have the skills. Yet, it gives me some insight into this technology. And also a valuable article to share with friends who ask me if I have any good resources to share on this topic! </div> image
Thanks so much, Mark, for your latest post on your experiences using GenAI dev tools! I haven't done anything with these particular tools myself and I don't really have the skills. Yet, it gives me some insight into this technology. And also a valuable article to share with friends who ask me if I have any good resources to share on this topic!&nbsp;
<div>Thank you for going above and beyond in July 2025. Team MoT sees you and appreciates you, as does the community. Your positive impact and interactions make a difference.</div> image
Thank you for going above and beyond in July 2025. Team MoT sees you and appreciates you, as does the community. Your positive impact and interactions make a difference.
<a href="https://www.ministryoftesting.com/testing-trends/the-transition-from-specialist-to-generalist" rel="noopener nofollow">The transition from specialist to generalist</a> image
The transition from specialist to generalist
Lisa Crispin
Lisa Crispin
contributed:
Our role as quality people is shifting. image
Our role as quality people is shifting.
Subscribe to our newsletter
We'll keep you up to date on all the testing trends.