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The Small Changes Series: Ep 4 - Recognising The Signals Of Burnout
In episode 4 of “The Small Changes” Bitesize Series, Stu Day explores the emotional side of being a quality professional, focusing on burnout signs, causes, and the importance of mental health for quality professionals. Learn how to recognise early warning signs and triggers so that you can act to prevent burnout and maintain high standards along with your own & team well-being.
Bump, Bump, Bump: Surely There’s Another Way - with Chris Pratt
Join Stu Day and special guest Chris Pratt as they explore the evolution of quality assurance, systems thinking, and the importance of systemic change in software testing. Discover how lessons from manufacturing and historical insights can transform modern quality practices, and how what we consider "new" ideas now, are actually old ideas being recycled.
The Small Changes Series: Ep3 - Influence The System, Not Just The Software
In this episode, Stu Day shares practical tips for lone QA professionals to influence quality across their teams, by focusing on the system, not just the software. Discover how asking better questions, participating in non-QA meetings, pair testing and publicly recognising quality efforts can drive systemic improvements.
It's Quality Party Time: Introducing Wizzo, Your AI Quality Companion - with Christine Pinto
In this episode of Quality Talks, hosts Stu and Chris welcome Christine Pinto (co-founder & CTPO of Epic Test Quest) to discuss the launch of Wizzo, an AI Quality companion designed to enhance team collaboration in software testing. Christine shares insights into the journey of developing Wizzo, emphasising the importance of effective testing that focuses on quality rather than quantity.
The Small Changes Series: Ep2 - Adding Quality Without Slowing Teams Down
In the 2nd episode of the Quality Talks Bitesize series: Small Changes That Make a Big Difference to Quality - hosts Stu and Chris discuss their tips on how to enhance quality in teams without causing delays. They explore the perception of quality as a friction point, the importance of focusing on flow rather than gates, and the need to shift conversations left in the development process.
Quality As A System: How Systemic Thinking Can Transform Quality with Philippa Jennings
In this episode of the Quality Talks podcast, host Stu Day and guest Philippa Jennings delve into the intricate relationship between systems thinking and quality. They explore how quality is not merely a function of testing but a holistic system that involves people, processes, and culture.
The Small Changes Series: Ep1 - Making Quality Visible
Introducing a new Quality Talks Podcast bitesize series focusing on Small Changes That Make a Big Difference To Quality In this 1st episode - Making Quality Visible, Chris and Stu share their top tips on how you can do this which include, the importance of reporting on impact rather than just activity, visualising risk, making quality conversations unavoidable, and the significance of delivering bad news calmly.
Feeling Behind With AI? Don't Panic, You Are Not Alone with Ash Gawthorp
In this episode of the Quality Talks podcast, host Stu Day and guest Ash Gawthorp discuss the rapid changes in the tech industry driven by AI advancements. They explore the implications of Andrej Karpathy's tweet expressing feelings of inadequacy among programmers, the evolving nature of software development, and the critical role of testing in ensuring quality in AI-driven systems.
Conversations Before Code: Avoiding the Automation First Trap with Megan Ozanne
In this episode of the Quality Talks podcast, host Stu Day and guest Megan Ozanne discuss the pitfalls of an automation-first approach in software testing. They explore the importance of team communication, identifying pain points, and building a capable team. Megan shares her insights on developing an automation-first maturity model, engaging with stakeholders, and measuring impact...and much more
As Us Anything: Predictions & Plans For 2026
In this episode, hosts Stu Day and Chris Henderson reflect on the year 2025, discussing the growth and engagement of their podcast, the challenges of mental health in the workplace, and the evolving role of AI in shaping careers. They emphasise the importance of community support and effective communication in navigating these changes, while also exploring emerging trends in quality engineering and testing for 2026.
Managed By Morons: Lessons of Leadership with James Lawther
In this episode Stu Day and special guest James Lawther (author of ‘Managed by Morons’) discuss the intricacies of leadership and management, drawing from personal experiences and insights from James's book. They explore the importance of learning from bad leadership, the need for psychological safety in organisations, and the balance between effectiveness and efficiency.....