Elevating Test Leadership: Strategies for Effective Team Management and Career Growth

Mastering test leadership involves not only guiding your team through complex testing scenarios but also fostering their professional development and advancing your own career trajectory. In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, test leaders face the challenge of balancing rigorous quality assurance with identifying the talent, development of team’s skills and career trajectories. During his tenure as Practice Head of Quality Engineering at a major tech firm, Srinivas Rao Labhani implemented a comprehensive strategy of implementing a sense of belongingness to the organization, learning & mentoring DNA at practice level that included regular connects with associates, one-on-one coaching sessions, a structured career development framework, and targeted skills workshops. This approach not only improved team morale but also enhanced overall testing efficiency and innovation. The results were a more motivated team, reduced turnover, and a clearer pathway for career progression. Attendees will leave this session with actionable strategies for improving team engagement and personal career development, including how to design effective career development plans, foster continuous learning, and align individual growth with organizational goals. This presentation will equip test leaders with the tools to cultivate both team excellence and their own professional advancement.