Test Process Consulting (TPC)
Writing by Gareth Ingram on Thursday, 24 of June, 2010 at 4:19 am
The aim of TPC is to help align an organization’s business, technical and test objectives in a way that can be achieved and measured.
Review, improvement and compliance form a complete cyclical approach. Benefits are achieved by the execution of any one on the above but gains are maximized when all three are considered and implemented together.
In the current financial market economic paradigm, all organizations are looking to do more with less. Test Process Consultancy can be a very effective tool in helping achieve this goal.
What is Test Process Consultancy (TPC)?
TPC is an approach or service that enables an organisation to:
A- Recognise and define current test processes
B- Analyse those processes and identify areas for improvement
C- Implement improvements, and monitor and manage the benefits
The overall aim being to ensure long-lasting improvements that optimise a company’s return on investment and add value to business.
Benefits of TPC
The use of TPC results in:
u Improved quality
u Increased efficiency of current test process
u Reduced test effort
u Reduced time to market
u Reduced costs (pre and post production)
u Increased market reputation
u Better management and fixing of known test issues and risks
Challenges to effective TPC
To benefit an organisation, TPC requires:
u Acceptance of the fact that although there will be some ‘quick wins’, the full benefits are only seen in the medium or longer term
u Implementation by and subsequent support from Senior Management (IT and Business)
u An owner to take responsibility for implementing and monitoring improvements
u Appropriate funding (budget and experienced resource) that allows for the impact of implementation on users
u Scope, objectives and improvements being aligned to business needs
u Overcoming organisational dynamics and ensuring internal enthusiasm and support for change
Category: Offshore Software Testing, Software Testing, Test Plan, Test Process Improvement
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