Uncertainty of Change - Managing Software Testing in an Ever-Evolving Environment

Watch a 31-minute conference talk exploring how software teams handle uncertainty and change through testing practices. Examine historical case studies from 19th century cotton mill workers to Nokia's decline as a mobile phone giant to understand how people respond to uncertainty. Learn why some individuals adapt better to change while others resist it through denial, distortion or active opposition. Discover how curiosity and environmental awareness can help navigate uncertainty, though software development presents unique challenges with partially predictable outcomes. Gain insights into leveraging testing more effectively beyond surface-level uncertainty reduction by embracing wonder, curiosity and continuous learning to better handle the inherent ambiguity in software development.