Exploring Systems Thinking - The Testing Planet News - Episode 09

Talk Description

This episode is hosted by Simon Tomes, Community Lead at Ministry of Testing, alongside experienced testers Sarah Byng, Mike Harris and Rachel Kibler. Each brings a wealth of knowledge in quality engineering, mobile app testing and community building, enriching the discussion with diverse perspectives on integrating systems thinking into testing practices.

In Episode 09 of The Testing Planet News, the focus is on exploring systems thinking within the context of software testing.

Systems thinking is an approach that emphasises understanding the interconnections and interactions within complex systems, rather than viewing components in isolation. 

This perspective is particularly valuable in software testing, where recognising how different parts of a system influence one another can lead to more effective testing strategies and a deeper comprehension of potential issues.

By the end of this session, you'll be able to:

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Simon Tomes

Community Lead at Ministry of Testing

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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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Sarah Byng

Quality Engineer, Mobile App Tester

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Over 10 years experience as a software tester, specialising in mobile app testing. Manual, exploratory, automation, and accessibility testing. Improving QA discipline processes and reporting.

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Mike Harris

Deming Driven Tester

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Mike has been a testing professional doing 'plan-do-study-act' for over twenty years. He also is a co-author of How Can I test this?

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Rachel Kibler

Senior Quality Engineer

I energize people to do awesome things well. I can think both creatively and analytically, identifying areas of risk and potential weaknesses quickly. I sing and knit and play board games!