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How Structures Affect Outcomes: Software Insights • Elisabeth Hendrickson & Charles Humble
Jun 7, 2024
Elisabeth Hendrickson & Charles Humble discuss debunking testing ratios, impact of organizational structures on quality, challenges in testing practices, layoffs' impact on trust, reorganizations' effect on teams, simulating agile practices with 'word count', and transitioning to independent consulting with systems thinking.
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- More testers don't always lead to better outcomes, challenging common beliefs in software development.
- Separating testing from development can result in longer feedback loops and reduced product quality.
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Elizabeth Hendrickson's Influence on Management and Leadership
Elizabeth Hendrickson, a software development expert, emphasizes improving collaboration, decision-making, and execution in software teams. Her book 'Explore It' delves into technical excellence, effective feedback loops, and mastery. Through her experience at Pivotal Software and as a conference speaker, she provides actionable insights and suggestions for enhancing software development practices.
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