“Peer Power, or How to Make Use of Your Peers”
summary
Sets up weekly two-hour Skype sessions (every Tuesday, sometimes three hours) with a peer to analyze real testing problems, coach each other, and practice listening. Uses a shared goal to focus meetings, prepares topics, and runs occasional retrospectives to tweak format. Outcomes reported are measurable: regularity accelerates skill growth, gives concrete feedback opportunities, and produces actionable ideas for current testing work. Emphasis is on practice coaching and sustained peer brainstorming rather than one-off advice.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Intro
- 0:30Use "The power of peers" to learn better
- 1:54Choose a brainstorming Peer
- 2:40Connect, share learning Goals, and be Regular
- 3:12Regular retrospections bring Clarity
- 5:01Learn about mutual strengths and weaknesses
- 6:20Coach in a safe environment
- 7:08Focus, Feedback, Retrospectives, are key to success
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