CAST 2014

Leadership is the art of understanding and guiding people. It is both a trait and a skill that requires finesse, intuition, dedication, and passion to develop. Many people believe only managers can show leadership, or that all managers are leaders. Working as managers of testers today Erik and Maria share their personal experiences and beliefs on leadership and management. Through discussion and exercises they aim to give you insights into the differences between leadership and management. They also address the need for transparency between testers and managers. And most important, they guide you through common obstacles that can be found between managers and testers as well as some ways to get passed them. Everyone has an experience to share and we hope you share yours; whether you are a tester, test lead, test manager, or someone looking to become a test manager. Through sharing and discussing experiences with each other, everyone in this workshop leaves with an increased awareness of the art of leadership. That is why this workshop is for you!