Most time QA reviews are delayed as the Workproducts are sent for QA review in the later stage with less time available. Some of the solution can be: 1. Engage QA in early stage and not wait to review the work products only when every thing completed. Engage in a iterative way. 2. Extend the QA team - not required the review to be done only by QA members, it can be done from more Champions trained from QA lead. This way it is not dependent only one members. 3. Automate as much QA review taks, like bring Automated checks like SCA, Automated test results, Automated dashboard which can fasten the review. 4. Last have QA audit strategy like which Sampling technique can be appied, to reduce the time.

Acknowledge Concerns: Listen to stakeholders' frustrations and assure them their concerns are valued. Clarify Importance: Explain how QA reviews prevent costly errors and ensure a high-quality end product. Communicate Progress: Share regular updates, highlighting completed tasks and the plan for timely completion. Prioritize Reviews: Identify high-risk areas and focus QA efforts there to save time. Offer Solutions: Propose alternatives like parallel workflows or allocating extra resources to balance speed and quality. Show Impact: Provide examples where robust QA saved projects, reinforcing its necessity for long-term success.

To handle stakeholder impatience, I communicate the value of thorough QA reviews in preventing costly errors and rework down the line. I provide clear updates on progress, highlight completed milestones, and explain how QA aligns with the project’s long-term goals. Offering realistic time estimates and demonstrating efforts to streamline the process, such as leveraging automation or focusing on critical areas, reassures stakeholders while maintaining their trust in the QA process.

Common Perceptions Among Development/Test Engineers Regarding QA: 1) Following QA is burden. Reason:- Usually engineers mind set is like working on code/design/test is quality work and documentation is treated as low quality. 2) QA review happens just few days before the release. Reason:- Least importance is given to QA team, just for the name sack we let QA team to enter at last stage of release. 3) QA reviews are useless. Reason:- Already QA team member appeared as devil to software team and whatever the reviews are given at last moment can are ignored by taking approval from higher level. Suggestions: 1) Make QA process as easy as possible (make fun) 2) Software team should feel like QA team is there to help not to criticise.

Manage stakeholder impatience by maintaining transparency and highlighting the value of thorough QA reviews to the project’s success. A leader is required here.