Managing the Test People

This book is written from a practitioner's viewpoint. The author has been in software management for over 20 years, working in a variety of companies, and has always been struck by the lack of practical, real world advice found only in general management books. Yes, all those methods should theoretically work, until you add in the politics of the environment, the technical work that must be done and, of course, those pesky people who seem intent on fouling up your plans. Managing the Test People is real - it's about the real world where there are real problems and real people, and it provides viable solutions that can actually be implemented.

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Read now, read later, 2008-09-24
As a test lead who may become a test manager soon, I found this book relevant and practical now, but I also plan to reread it when/if I become a manager. I loaned it to my manager, who also said it was good. It's full of relevant stories that reassured me our company is not the only crazy one. A good QA team is as much about people and the relationships between them (and with people in other departments) as it is about bugs and tests. This book covers the big picture of a Test team without blurring too many details.


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Some good principles, 2008-09-09
This book contains good principles for technical management. If you are not in the software test business, there is some irrelevant material to wade through.


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Good for any new manager, 2008-04-22
Written for managing a test-dept of a software development company, but I still found that 80% of it is good for all of us, even those in small places with just a few people you can use at least 60% of this book, which i consider good when it comes to IT related material.
It is a small but very good book, explains management and leadership in a pretty good way, I found it very useful anyway.
4 out of 5 stars because nothing is perfect - a few small issues, but if you read the first 3 chapters fully, then skim the rest (the whole thing), then start at chapter 4 and read the parts you are interested, you will have covered the shortcomings because you skimmed the rest of it :)


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Words of experience and wisdom, 2008-02-21
I try not to read others review before writing mine.. But I found this review to hold very true..

"You can tell Judy's been there, done that, and gotten the silly launch T-shirt quite a few times. Here, she shares with you what she's learned about managing a test team in that process. Some of it is painful, but it needs to be said. Much of it is hopeful, positive, and downright funny, though. She'll inspire you to do your best work as a manager, even under tough circumstances"

I wish that we had more people like Judy involved in software development. She really inspired you to make the tough decision that will ensure project success. I found this book both educational and inspirational. A worthwhile read to anyone frustrated with problems in modern software development processes. I would recommend this to anyone consider a future in technical management or software testing. Yes as software engineers we do spend much of our time performing these roles.

This book was a donation to the SGV.Net Developer group. We are a group of software engineers who strive to learn the latest in technology. We would like to thank our supports for providing this book.



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An excellent business reference., 2007-07-26
MANAGING THE TEST PEOPLE: A GUIDE TO PRACTICAL TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT is a key 'must have' reference for any library catering to business or software managers: it fills a gap in the literature, comes from an author who has some 20 years experience in the software management industry, and tells how to use specific technical management strategies beyond the usual general methods to get the most from a test team. From politics to the special requirements of technical leadership, MANAGING THE TEST PEOPLE comes from real-world case histories and issues and is an excellent business reference.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

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