Simon Tomes | Activities
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The "So What" Test
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What happens when a team struggles with the motivation to improve quality?
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Quality Coaching in the wild: when theory hits reality
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Quality Coaching in the wild: when theory hits reality
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Lead effectively by learning how to stay composed, organised, and focused while navigating the realities of consultancy work
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Exploring test leadership in a consultancy environment
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Exploring test leadership in a consultancy environment
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Learn about some of the reasons we get stuck and some top tips for getting unstuck
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How to get unstuck: A guide for testers or anyone else who feels stumped
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How to get unstuck: A guide for testers or anyone else who feels stumped
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Thanks for spotting a bug with the "Mark as read" feature.
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4 quality insights on what to do for the next generation of Quality Engineers
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How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
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How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
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How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
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How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
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How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
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How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
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How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
awarded Dalbir Sehmbi for:
How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
awarded Richard Adams for:
How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
awarded Gary Hawkes for:
How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
awarded Rosie Sherry for:
How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
awarded Ben Dowen for:
How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
awarded Katja Meyer for:
How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
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How do we grow the next generation of Quality Engineers in the current market?
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The "So What" Test
awarded Rosie Sherry for:
The "So What" Test
awarded Ben Dowen for:
The "So What" Test
awarded Stu Day for:
The "So What" Test
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The "So What" Test
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Thanks for joining the stage during TWiQ.
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Thanks for joining the stage during TWiQ.
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Thanks for hosting This Week in Quality, Episode Penultimate.
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Thanks for hosting This Week in Quality, Episode Penultimate.
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Knowing how to begin critical thinking can seem daunting, Jit's guide can help.
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A Beginner’s Guide To Critical Thinking
awarded Jitesh Gosai for:
A Beginner’s Guide To Critical Thinking
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16 ideas for your quality narrative
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16 ideas for your quality narrative
awarded Stu Day for:
16 ideas for your quality narrative
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16 ideas for your quality narrative
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Exploring the Impact of AI on Workplace Collaboration: Survey
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Explore different mindsets to improve testing, overcome bias, and add more value.
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I think, therefore I test: the importance of thinking for testers
awarded Ady Stokes for:
I think, therefore I test: the importance of thinking for testers
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Use this simple, creative technique to break down acceptance criteria and reveal missed scenarios
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Finding test cases in acceptance criteria
awarded Emily O'Connor for:
Finding test cases in acceptance criteria
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.
“Thanks for making me feel so confident about myself.” | “I'm so grateful for all you do in the MoTaverse community, I learn so much as a result!” | “A simple chat with Simon in person absolutely changed everything.” | “Simon 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.”
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