What Test Managers Can, and Cannot, Learn from Project Managers
Robin Goldsmith, JD

Concepts

It can be very helpful to frame testing activities as if they are a
project. In this way, Test Managers can take advantage of traditional
proven project management techniques to deliver quality testing on time
and in budget. Robin Goldsmith describes how Test Managers can apply
planning, organizing, directing, and controlling to "testing projects."
He also explains what else is needed, besides the Project Manager's
skillset, to meet the special additional challenges Test Managers
regularly encounter.

Objectives

• Can test projects be treated as formal projects?
• Proven project management techniques
• Special challenges for test managers

Biography

Robin Goldsmith JD is internationally recognized as an authority on business engineering and software acquisition/development quality, testing, and productivity. He is a frequent speaker at leading conferences and formerly International Vice President of the Association for Systems Management.