EPISODE · May 30, 2025 · 1H 3M
Why are testers so good at delivering bad news? Ep 92
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“Why are testers so good at delivering bad news?”In Episode 92, we ask a question that hits close to home for many in the testing community: Why are testers so good at delivering bad news?Simon Tomes was joined by contributors Christine Pinto, Aj Wilson, Ujjwal Kumar Singh, Lukas Lindinger, and Emily O'Connor, this episode dives into the emotional labour of quality work — from navigating difficult conversations to communicating risk, uncertainty, and inconvenient truths with care and clarity.Expect open, thoughtful stories on:The psychology of raising bugs and blockersBalancing honesty with empathyBuilding trust with developers and stakeholdersManaging reactions to “bad news”Why testers often end up being the truth-tellers in the roomIt’s a grounded, community-led conversation full of personal insight, light moments, and shared experience — for software testers, QA engineers, and anyone who’s had to say, “This isn’t quite ready… yet.”🎙️ Exclusive from Ministry of Testing.
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Why are testers so good at delivering bad news? In this episode, we unpack the art of honest communication, empathy, and trust in software testing conversations.
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