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1.10What not to say
- "I prefer centralized QA because it is easier to manage" -- model choice should be driven by company context, not management convenience.
- "We use a 1:4 ratio because that is the industry standard" -- ratios should be based on your specific risk profile, not benchmarks.
- "Everyone on my team does the same thing" -- high-performing QA teams have complementary specializations, not identical skill sets.
- "I do not worry about org structure -- I just focus on testing" -- organizational design decisions determine long-term team effectiveness.
- "QA should always report to engineering" -- reporting structure depends on the company's needs; there is no universal right answer.