Diana recently joined Michael Larsen on an episode of PNSQC Chronicles to preview her upcoming panel and workshop at the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference (PNSQC), coming up on October 13-15 in Portland, Oregon.
Diana will be part of the panel discussion, "Non-Check Boxes: Exploring the Multi-Dimensional Nature of Diversity in Software Quality", alongside Caroline Wong, Frank Liggett, and Dr. Gwendolyn Avington, with Elaine Hsieh moderating. Together, they'll share diverse perspectives on why inclusion, equity, and varied experiences make teams and products stronger.
Diana also previews her in person workshop: "Team Chartering for Agile Success" -- based on her influential book Liftoff: Start and Sustain Successful Agile Teams. In this interactive session, Diana guides participants through practical techniques for helping teams establish clarity of purpose, align on goals, and set themselves up for sustainable, high-performing collaboration from the very beginning.
Diana shares insights on:
- Why diversity and inclusion are critical strengths in software quality
- The role of team chartering in accelerating productivity and reducing early friction
- How does defining purpose, vision, and mission keep teams aligned and motivated
- Practical steps to reset or re-energize struggling teams
If you'd like to attend this year's PNSQC on October 13-15, registration packages come in a variety of tiers, including a virtual attendance option (please note, workshops are limited to onsite participants only). Register with a 40% discount using the following discount code: PNSQCBUDDY25