What is a successful software testing review?

In software Testing a successful review consists of:

• Each review has a clear predefined objective.
• The right people for the review objectives are involved.
• Defects found are welcomed, and expressed objectively.
• People issues and psychological aspects are dealt with (e.g. making it a positive experience
• for the author).
• Review techniques are applied that are suitable to the type and level of software work
• products and reviewers.
• Checklists or roles are used if appropriate to increase effectiveness of defect identification
• Training is given in review techniques, especially the more formal techniques, such as
• inspection.
• Management supports a good review process (e.g. by incorporating adequate time for review
• activities in project schedules).
• There is an emphasis on learning and process improvement.