Kickoff the Testing & Quality Leadership Summit with a reception and some networking.
"Empowering Leadership within Your Organization"
Thursday, May 5 (evening) and Friday, May 6 (all day)
Too often employees feel that leadership should come from above. However, recent trends in leadership suggest that the most successful organizations are ones in which everyone is empowered to lead, and individuals are encouraged to take personal responsibility for their growth and advancement. Join in the conversation with your peers as experienced technology leaders share ways to empower your staff—and you!—to great heights. Discover how seasoned leaders drive change and motivate staff, while accelerating their own careers.
At the 2016 Testing & Quality Leadership Summit, program chair Jeffery Payne brings together senior industry leaders—Martin Ringlein and Cynthia Gilmer—for an interactive exchange of ideas and experiences. Each of these leaders brings a unique perspective on leadership to the table and will provide Summit participants with practical tips and techniques for leading teams, addressing management challenges, and participating in senior level management discussions.
Bring your most pressing issues and challenges to the Testing & Quality Leadership Summit, where you can draw on the knowledge and experiences of these leaders and your fellow leaders who may have already faced and solved some of your issues. You’ll hear what’s working—and not working—and have the opportunity to share your experiences and successes. The Quality Leadership Summit is a perfect opportunity for you to:
• Participate in insightful and informative sessions focusing on leadership issues
• Meet and network with your peers in the industry
• Join in the “think tank” discussion with industry veterans
• Develop new ideas and action plans for innovation within your organization
Thursday, May 5
Reception and Summit Kickoff: As a Leader, What Is Keeping You Up at Night?
Thursday, May 5, 2016 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Friday, May 6
Creative Leadership for Creative Teams
Friday, May 6, 2016 - 8:30am to 9:30am
As developers and testers, we're uniquely creative, we're inspiration driven, we obsess over every detail, and we can rarely turn it off. We are creatives, and we are different. We think differently, we perform differently—and we need to lead differently. Join Martin Ringlein for a rant, a rave, and a reality check on how to build and lead creative teams. Learn how to manage collaboration and fuel inspiration. Leave the Leadership Summit with not just data points and facts and figures about leadership, but how changing our perspective of the world around us results in more effective ways... Learn More
Leading through Change
Friday, May 6, 2016 - 9:45am to 10:45am
The ability to change to meet the evolving business environments is critical to the success of any organization. Leading an organization through change is one of the greatest challenges leaders face. In this interactive presentation, Cynthia Gilmer discusses some of the most critical aspects of corporate change and a leader’s role in realizing a successful transformation. Take home valuable lessons on how to be a leader and manage in a crisis or during changing circumstances.
Think Tank Discussion Part I, II, III, and Wrap-Up
Friday, May 6, 2016 - 10:45am to 3:45pm
Join with your peers in an engaging and highly interactive session to discuss the issues that affect you most. The session is divided into the following 3 parts,
- Think Tank Discussion Part I: Problem Definitions - 10:45am–11:45am
- Think Tank Discussion Part II: Leadership Solutions - 12:30pm–1:30pm
- Think Tank Discussion Part III: Presentation of Results - 1:30pm–2:30pm
- Wrap-Up and Ongoing Informal Discussion with Speakers and Delegates - 2:45pm–3:45pm
Using answers to the question “As a... Learn More