Agile Quality Beyond the Buzzwords - Derk-Jan de Grood

Software Testing Unleashed - Better Teams. Better Software. Better World.

How skills triumph over frameworks in effective Agile scaling

Bonus Tipp: Never miss a crucial test again

"If you don't know when you're going to accept, how can I know what I need to test?" - Derk-Jan de Grood

In this episode, I chat with Derk-Jan de Grood. We explore what it means to live agility beyond just following frameworks. Derk-Jan shares insights on scaling skills over frameworks and connecting strategy to team actions. We discuss common pitfalls where quality often falls through the cracks, particularly at the management level. There's a focus on breaking down testing and improvement into small, actionable practices. It's all about making Agile effective and meaningful.

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Derk-Jan de Grood works as a Principal Consultant and Inspirator at InnSpire. He helps organizations take the next step in their agile transformation and improve the flow of value delivery. As an Agile Transformation Consultant, RTE Coach, and Value Delivery Expert, Derk-Jan is passionate about optimizing the development process. He actively collaborates with leaders, RTEs, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners to co-create effective solutions. While he is not afraid to lead by example, his main goal is to empower people within the organization, help them grow, and encourage them to embrace agile values. With his enthusiastic and engaging approach, Derk-Jan inspires the people he works with. He is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, a frequent columnist, and a regular contributor to various industry magazines. He shares his insights and experiences through his blog and his monthly podcast series. Derk-Jan is also the author of several bestselling books.

Highlights:

• Scaling skills matters more than frameworks.
• Connect strategy directly to team actions.
• Management often misses the quality mark.
• Break testing into small, actionable practices.
• "Surfing the Waves of Agile" offers practical insights.

Kapitel

1. Testing & Management: Evolving Roles (00:00:00)

2. Scaling Agile: Knowledge and Practice (00:05:43)

3. Testing Responsibilities in Development Team (00:10:36)

4. Shift from Agile Events to Value (00:14:50)

5. Improving Development with Agile Practices (00:17:52)

6. Uncertainty in Quality and Testing Management (00:21:34)

7. Optimizing Team Workflow and Integration (00:25:20)

8. Useful Content and Resources (00:26:56)