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I believe this was TestBash Brighton 2016.If I recall correctly Deborah Reid did a 99 second poem, I could be wrong.In the back I recognise Emma Keaveny, Neil Taylor and Maaret Pyhäjärvi.Long live ...
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Throwback Wednesday: Deborah Reid 99 Seconds at TestBash Brighton
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Throwback Wednesday: Deborah Reid 99 Seconds at TestBash Brighton
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Throwback Wednesday: Deborah Reid 99 Seconds at TestBash Brighton
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Throwback Wednesday: Deborah Reid 99 Seconds at TestBash Brighton
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Throwback Wednesday: Deborah Reid 99 Seconds at TestBash Brighton
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Throwback Wednesday: Deborah Reid 99 Seconds at TestBash Brighton
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An exploration of how to think about templating to enable others
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Test charters and templates: Same objectives, better tools
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Test charters and templates: Same objectives, better tools
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Test charters and templates: Same objectives, better tools
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Test charters and templates: Same objectives, better tools
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Test charters and templates: Same objectives, better tools
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Test charters and templates: Same objectives, better tools
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Test charters and templates: Same objectives, better tools
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Test charters and templates: Same objectives, better tools
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Test charters and templates: Same objectives, better tools
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Test charters and templates: Same objectives, better tools
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The standardisation shivers
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The standardisation shivers
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The standardisation shivers
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The standardisation shivers
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The standardisation shivers
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A reflection on the rigidity of templates and checklists
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The standardisation shivers
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The standardisation shivers
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The standardisation shivers
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The standardisation shivers
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The standardisation shivers
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Member joined AI Chapter chapter
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Myth: The real work is technical, empathy is extra
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Myth: The real work is technical, empathy is extra
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"Was lovely and illuminating to chat with you Parveen. I look forward to the next one. 🙌🏻"
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Recorded insights with Simon on engineering management and AI. It will be published soon, so watch this space. If this is something you're exploring, come join the Engineering Management ...
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A conversation on engineering management and AI
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A conversation on engineering management and AI
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A conversation on engineering management and AI
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A conversation on engineering management and AI
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Recorded insights with Simon on engineering management and AI. It will be published soon, so watch this space. If this is something you're exploring, come join the Engineering Management ...
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Write about a prediction
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Great to talk with you on a Call for Insights. So glad folks will get to learn from your knowledge and experiences. 🤩
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Hot take: A workshop is everything a meeting is not
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Member joined TWiQ — This Week in Quality chapter
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Thanks for sharing your insights today in the roundtable on how you're experimenting using Claude skills in the MoTaverse. I and I'm sure other would like to know the finer detail :-D
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Write about a prediction
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A focused AI agent does one thing exceptionally well
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A focused AI agent does one thing exceptionally well
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When anyone on the MoTaverse recommends a book, I add it to my read list. (I've only been reading books in the last few years because it is a weakness of mine...to be honest "English Language" is a...
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Book recommendation - The Fifth Discipline
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Book recommendation - The Fifth Discipline
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. I get real joy working with and supporting our wonderful MoTaverse community.
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