Trainings

Bookclub – Leading Software Testing

Now is the time to level up your understanding and skills on software testing and its leadership with Hidden Trail.

Our partnership offers you an engaging learning experience on software testing.

You will read the book and participate in pre-tasks, discussions, activities and receive personalized coaching.

The Bookclub activities follow the content of the book ACT 2 LEAD Software Testing Leadership Handbook (Finnish/English).

We welcome everyone interested in software testing and quality—whether testing is subcontracted or conducted in-house.

Note! The focus will be on leading testing, not learning how to test.

Why?

  • To understand how wide and deep an activity testing is
  • To lead testing on organizational and operational levels
  • To improve testing practices

For whom?

Everyone involved in software development and quality:

  • CxOs
  • Directors
  • Project and program managers
  • Service and solution owners
  • Product owners and managers
  • Scrum Masters
  • Architects
  • Superiors
  • Developers
  • Test managers and testers

What?

In this Bookclub participants will:

  • Understand core testing terms and concepts for clear contract and planning discussions.
  • Adopt a modern, holistic view of testing to inform early and strategic decisions.
  • Recognize how context influences testing practices and leadership.
  • Identify essential testing capabilities organizations need.
  • Explore ways to enhance testing practices and skills.
  • Ensure testing diversity to achieve comprehensive results.
  • Learn the purpose and application of various test types and approaches.
  • Gain visibility into testing practices for effective leadership.
  • Manage test data in compliance with GDPR.
  • Develop skills to lead testing and testers effectively.

How?

  • Timeline and action points communicated to the participants in the kickoff meeting
  • Online, onsite or hybrid
  • In Finnish or in English
  • Ideal size 8-10 participants
  • It is recommended to be company-specific, allowing for discussions on daily challenges and practices, particularly in security

When and where

Duration
4 x 2,5 h active workshops and 3 x 30 min personal coaching

Location

Onsite, online or hybrid

10-15 participants in one Bookclub

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Trainers

  • Marko Rytkönen profile image

    Marko Rytkönen

    Marko Rytkönen is a QA coach, author and testing advisor who excels in providing expert guidance to clients aiming to enhance their testing and QA practices, particularly at the company and departmental levels. His approach includes a wide range of advisory services, such as QA assessments, targeted training and the development of comprehensive testing guidelines and strategies. He is also the author of ACT 2 LEAD, a definitive guide on software testing leadership.

Do you want to know more about our services?

Please send an email, or leave a message right here. We look forward hearing from you and get back to you asap.

marjut@splended.fi