Software Quality Assurance Organization & Management Objectives This course covers topics related to organizational and management infrastructure and support required to establish a sustainable quality assurance function within a software engineering organization. The course addresses a variety of issues and questions, ranging from staff development and retention, to teamwork and communications, to polices and procedures. The course offers practical insight and advice on how to deal with some of the day-to-day operations issues vs. longer term strategic planning and goals within a quality assurance organization. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and share experiences from their own organizations.
Course Outline
Building an Organization
In Search of Calibre, Performance, and Quality
Organizational Challenges
Management Challenges
Motivational Challenges
The Question of Productivity and Effectiveness
Hiring and Retaining Top Talent Around the World
Staff Core Competencies
Job Responsibilities and Qualifications
Teamwork, Collaboration, and Communication
Interdepartmental Boundaries, Common Goals and Conflicts
Personal Growth and Career Roadmaps in Software Quality Assurance