Implementing QA without reducing Productivity
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Topic: Implementing QA without reducing Productivity
Posted By: vidhya
Subject: Implementing QA without reducing Productivity
Date Posted: 25Mar2007 at 10:29pm
How can Software QA processes be implemented without reducing productivity?
Ans:By implementing QA processes slowly over time, using
consensus to reach agreement on processes, focusing on processes that
align tightly with organizational goals, and adjusting/experimenting/refactoring
as an organization matures, productivity can be
improved instead of stifled. Problem prevention will
lessen the need for problem detection, panics and burn-out
will decrease, and there will be improved focus and less
wasted effort. At the same time, attempts should be made to
keep processes simple and efficient, avoid a 'Process Police' mentality,
minimize paperwork, promote computer-based processes and automated tracking
and reporting, minimize time required in meetings, and promote
training as part of the QA process. However, no one - especially
talented technical types - likes rules or bureaucracy, and
in the short run things may slow down a bit. A typical
scenario would be that more days of planning, reviews, and
inspections will be needed, but less time will be required for late-night
bug-fixing and handling of irate customers.
Other possibilities include incremental self-managed team approaches
such as 'Kaizen' methods of continuous process improvement,
the Deming-Shewhart Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, and others.
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