You're aiming for rapid product innovation. How can you ensure thorough testing of new technologies?
To balance rapid product innovation with robust technology testing, consider these strategies:
How do you maintain quality while pushing the boundaries of innovation?
You're aiming for rapid product innovation. How can you ensure thorough testing of new technologies?
To balance rapid product innovation with robust technology testing, consider these strategies:
How do you maintain quality while pushing the boundaries of innovation?
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A few tips that may help! 1 - Do your homework, research and understand the technology, risks and benefits 2 - Try and have a group of Beta testers that are always available to leverage for insights 3 - Ensure a lean, but fully represented internal team including decision makes in tech, regulatory, operations and other supporting functions. Last but not least, always link back to your core strategy.
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To thoroughly test new technologies while innovating quickly, set clear testing criteria that focus on user needs. Begin with internal testing to catch major issues, then conduct beta testing with a small user group for real-world insights. Foster collaboration for effective problem-solving and utilize automated testing tools for efficiency. Keep refining based on feedback before the final launch.
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In my experience, we were racing to push out new features fast, but skipping thorough testing wasn’t an option. One time at work, we implemented "test-as-you-go" checkpoints, where we’d build, test, and tweak all in one go. It let us catch issues early, without disrupting the innovation flow. By the time we reached the end, everything was solid and ready to roll out. Bottom line—speed doesn’t mean sacrificing quality if you integrate testing at every stage!
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Testing starts with the technical specification. In our processes, we don't build anything unless it is clearly specified in a written part of the technical specification. And, the tech spec should always include a testing protocol that identifies each step and provides a place to document the outcome. We create our testing protocols in a table with three columns: Step, Description, and Outcome. Step simply gives a name or number to the step. Description details exactly what the tester should do. And outcome is Pass/Fail with notes describing the failure if the result is fail. Nothing ships until every step of the test protocol is completed with a 'pass' result. This takes a bit of time up front, but saves time in the long term.
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My biggest hack is using "usertesting.com" Rapid product innovation requires balancing speed with quality. Here’s how I ensure thorough testing of new technologies: - Prioritize key functionalities: Focus testing on the most critical areas first to ensure stability. - Automate where possible: Leverage automation to run repetitive tests quickly. - Test iteratively: Break down testing into smaller, manageable phases to catch issues early.
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