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DISC-overing Yourself to Bring Out Testing at its Best

Linda van de Vooren

Tanja Vos & Yvonne Vos

13:30 - 17:00 CEST, Monday 15th June

Picture this: a tester, let’s call him Dave, with a D, smashing his keyboard because a bug wouldn’t reproduce.
Meanwhile, Sally, with an S, was calmly re-running the same test for the 47th time, whispering, “It’s fine, I’ll get it eventually.” Same bug, two vibes.
We test so differently because we have different personalities. DISC is a simple yet effective personality framework that describes four dominant styles:

D (Dominance): decisive, fast-paced, focused on results;

I (Influence): enthusiastic, collaborative, people-oriented;

S (Steadiness): patient, reliable, team-supportive;

C (Conscientiousness): detail-focused, analytical, systematic.

If testing were a sitcom, D-types are the bossy director, I-types are the spotlight seeker who brings energy to every scene, S-types are the steady hand behind the scenes, making sure nothing falls apart, and C-types are rewriting the script at 2 a.m. because the font’s off by a pixel. We laugh at these quirks, but behind them lies a serious question: how do our personalities shape the way we test, and, even more important, how can we use that knowledge to achieve testing at its best?

In this tutorial, we will use DISC to decode our testing superpowers and our blind spots. DISC gives us a playful but powerful lens to understand why one tester thrives on exploratory chaos, while another insists on structure and checklists, and a third is the first to automate everything. Through interactive exercises: * you will discover your own DISC style, * experience how different types approach the same bug, automation, quality characteristics, or coverage, * reflect on when each style shines or struggles.

Then we will make you step out of your own DISC profile and try to test like somebody with a style different from yours. This will help you understand your strength and become flexible in how others might think about the same testing problem.

By the end, you will leave with practical insights and techniques on how to use personality diversity in teams, turning quirks into strengths. Because when we understand ourselves and each other, we are not just testing, we are testing at our best.

What you will learn

  1. Understand how different personality styles influence testing approaches
  2. Identify your own strengths and blind spots as a tester through the DISC lens
  3. Apply practical techniques to collaborate better and use personality diversity as a team strength

Session Details

  • Introductory
  • 3hr
  • Interactive Tutorial
  • Testing methods for continuous improvement
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Check out this video fromLinda van de Vooren, Tanja Vos and Yvonne Vos to hear more about their talk on DISC-overing Yourself to Bring Out Testing at its Best.

We look forward to welcoming you to EuroSTAR 2026.

Session Speakers

Linda van de Vooren

Bartosz ICT, Netherlands

In daily life I am an amateur (baritone!) saxophonist, and an experienced software tester. Living in the center of Netherlands, you can find me exploring nature, visiting at a concert or the theater.

I enjoy working in complex environments, and do not shy away from a challenge, whether it be complexity through technical difficulties or because of a political environment. In any free time that is left, I am an avid gamer (Nintendo!) and enjoy reading (mostly fantasy, currently).

Session Co-Speaker

A headshot of EuroSTAR 2025 programme chair Tanja Vos

Tanja Vos

Universidad Politecnica de Valencia, Spain

Tanja is a professor at the Universidad Politecnica de Valencia (Spain). For over 25 years she has been teaching and researching in the area of software testing. She has worked with many companies on automated testing projects in an industrial setting.

Session Co-Speaker

Yvonne Vos

 Fatzoen Interim & Training, Netherlands

Drs. Yvonne Vos is an interim manager, certified DISC specialist, trainer, entrepreneur, and mother. She studied Economics at the University of Amsterdam and subsequently held various general management roles in both profit and non-profit organizations. With a sharp eye for organizational development, Yvonne supports teams and leaders in strengthening their communication, collaboration, and professional presence.

As a DISC trainer, she delivers training programs and workshops in etiquette, social skills, and professional conduct. Her approach is practical, accessible, and focused on immediate application in daily work.

Yvonne believes that social skills are essential for both personal and professional success, and that you can never start developing them too early. This is why she is actively involved in education, serving as a Steward trainer and contributing to programs that help young people build strong communicative and social competencies.

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