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Software Process and Measurement CastIt's All About the People, A Panel Discussion with Laberge, Parente, Voris, Sweeney, and CagleyThe Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew is on vacation. Until then, we are revisiting some fabulous panel discussions we have had during the last 19 years. We will be back on June 21st. Poor work intake equals out-of-control. Being out of control leads to stress and poor quality. Mastering Work Intake is the path to bringing order out of chaos. Buy a copy today! JRoss Publishing or Amazon. JRoss Publishing: Amazon: Original Show Notes: In March 2020, as our world was shrinking and words like 'lockdown' and 'zoom-bombing' were becoming a reality, we recorded and aired . Paul Laberge, Susan Parente, Jo Ann Sw...2025-05-0443 min
Software Process and Measurement CastIntentional Serendipity, A Panel Discussion with Laberge, Parente, Voris, Sweeney, and CagleyThe Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew is on vacation. Until then, we are revisiting some fabulous panel discussions we have had during the last 19 years. We will be back on June 21st. Poor work intake equals out-of-control. Being out of control leads to stress and poor quality. Mastering Work Intake is the path to bringing order out of chaos. Buy a copy today! JRoss Publishing or Amazon. JRoss Publishing: Amazon: Original Show Notes: SPaMCAST 597 features a special panel of leaders who discuss working from home now and after the initial reaction to being remote has worn off. One of the imp...2025-04-2035 min
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Software Process and Measurement CastAccountability vs. Responsibility Debate, Essays and Conversations wtih Jon M QuigleySPaMCAST 809 features our essay discussing whether accountability and responsibility are ever separated in real life. In a corporate setting, if you are interested in instigating a no-holds-barred debate bring up the topic of the relationship between accountability and responsibility. Get your popcorn ready BEFORE you start the discussion. We will also have a visit from Jon M Quigley who brings his Alpha and Omega of Product Development to the podcast. Jon and I discuss a nefarious form of micromanagement. Learn To Tame Your Work Intake Beast! Whether you’re creating, enhancing, or maintaining software products, work intake is a challenge you...2024-05-1225 min
Software Process and Measurement CastApplying The Nine Core Principles of Work Intake and Why Organizations Do Projects with Susan ParenteThe Nine Core Principles of Work Intake are a key backbone of Mastering Work Intake by Jeremy Willets and Tom Cagley. Teams and organizations need to apply these principles to avoid chaos. In the SPaMCAST 804, we illustrate the application of the Nine Core Principles based on role and organizational hierarchy beginning with the classic Scrum team roles. We also have a visit from Susan Patente, who brings her Not A Scrumdamentalist column to the podcast. This installment discusses why organizations do projects and their role in society. Learn To Tame Your Work Intake Beast! Jeremy Willets and I have opened a...2024-04-1433 min
Software Process and Measurement CastTime For Agile To Buy Mom or Dad Jeans? A Conversation with Mark Metze, Jeremy WIllets, and Tom Cagley, SPaMCAST 802The SPaMCAST 802 features a panel discussion. Mark Metze, Jeremy Willets, and myself. discuss “Is agile still a movement or has it reached middle age?” We weigh the appropriateness of wailing and gnashing of teeth, hand wringing and sullen withdrawal, or pragmatism and philosophy. In the end perhaps the right answer is to buy a pair of mom or dad jeans and accept that all great movements reach middle age at some point. We look forward to your opinions and comments. Panelists Mark Metze: With a career spanning over 30 years in the software industry, Mark has evolved from a seasoned developer, dedicati...2024-04-0743 min
Software Process and Measurement CastMastering Work Intake - Principles Matter, A Conversation with Johanna Rothman, Jeremey Willets, and Tom CagleyIn the Software Process and Measurement Cast 800 Johanna Rothman takes over the podcast and interviews Jeremy Willets and me. We discussed , why principles make more sense than best practices, and how disciplined work intake is the core to getting work done. We learn that in practice, stop starting and start finishing only works when you pay attention to the work that goes into a system. Contact info: Johanna Rothman LinkedIn: Website: Jeremy Willets LinkedIn: Website: Tom Calgey LinkedIn: Website: https://tomcagley.com/ I was asked the best way to spread the word about . The single best way is to leave a review...2024-03-2456 min
Software Process and Measurement CastTaming the Backlog with Cost of Delay, A ConversationThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 796 features a conversation with Roger Turnau. Roger and I talk about prioritization using the cost of delay. Every organization and team I have ever worked with has a backlog of work and lots of people screaming that their piece of the backlog is the most important. The cost of delay is an important tool to filter out the noise and it can be as nuanced as you need it to be. Roger Turnau is an Agile Coach at Accenture. His mission is to empower and inspire leaders and organizations to create an environment where...2024-02-2540 min
Software Process and Measurement CastJargon - Bridging Bonds or Building Barriers, Essays and ConversationsPart of every profession is the jargon practitioners adopt. Having a language links people together and creates a sense of community. It also creates private gardens: a profession set off from those around it. Jargon is a form of secret handshake. Jargon is a two-edged sword, both gathering and excluding people. Be wary! We also have a visit from Susan Parente and her Not A Scrumdamentalist column. We discussed her recent mini-sabbatical. Stepping back has the power to clear your mind. Slay Work Intake Chaos: Become a Master in 5 Weeks! Based on Tom Cagley and Jeremy WIllet’s new book , lear...2024-02-1826 min
Software Process and Measurement CastValue Streams Analysis, Work Intake, Who Can Be A Scrum Master, Essays and ConversationsAs you would suspect, I have recently been talking up Mastering Work Intake which Jeremy Willets and I co-authored. One conversation turned to the topic of whether value stream analysis was useful in controlling work intake. The simple answer is YES across the whole value stream and up and down the hierarchy. We will also have a visit from Kies Kostaqi who brings her “You Are Not Alone” column to the podcast. In this installment, we discuss whether anyone (within reason) can play the Scrum Master role. Mastering Work Intake by Tom Cagley and Jeremy Willets Have you purchased your copy of ...2024-02-0421 min
Software Process and Measurement CastNine Core Work Entry Principlesby Thomas M Cagley Jr and Jeremy Willets, gives you the tools to prioritize and deliver the right work at the right time. The book is on the shelves today! One of the topics covered in the book 9 Core Principles of Work Intake. Today’s audio promo describes the 9 principles to promote both the book and our cohort-based workshop. To whet your whistle, when you join the cohort waitlist (near the bottom of the Maven landing page) you will receive a copy of the 9 Core Work Intake Principles Worksheet. This is one of the handouts from the class that you can...2024-02-0104 min
Software Process and Measurement CastDeliver Better Results, A Conversation With Gill BrozaHappy Birthday to the Software Process and Measurement Cast. Today we begin year 18 with our interview with Gil Broza. Gill and I discussed his new book, Deliver Better Results: How to Unlock Your Organization’s Potential. The book is available NOW! I am excited by the ideas in the book and I think you will be also. If you are involved in improving value delivery this is a must-have-book. Why? Because it identifies what organizations that successfully improve value delivery have in common and provides those ideas to you. Gill specializes in helping leaders deliver far better results by upgrading thei...2024-01-2839 min
Software Process and Measurement CastWe've Gone A Little Crazy, A Conversation With Vinnie GillWith SPaMCAST 791 we complete Year 17 with our interview with Vinnie GIl. Vinnie and I talked about conferences and staying connected with the Agile Community. One of the topics we covered was the value of conferences and meetups to the community and individuals—a great way to complete year 17. Vinnie puts people and culture first. She enjoys connecting with people and companies to find their purpose, walking alongside them in their organisational growth journey. Her passion is influencing change at the Enterprise level to help bring about wide-ranging agile organisational transformation. Vinnie has vast industry and deep business experience in mining, eng...2024-01-2141 min
Software Process and Measurement CastIt’s All About The People, A Conversation With Stefan WolpersSPaMCAST 790 features our interview with Stefan Wolpers. Stefan and I talked about the Scrum Master's role in the 21st Century, his new book The Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide (), and remembering that it's all about people. Stefan’s Bio: Embarking on a Scrum career unintentionally in 2006, Stefan was initiated as a Scrum Master for a small German startup. Lacking initial knowledge but employing careful observation, note-taking, and dialogue, the author embraced the role and learned from the team’s experiences. Eighteen years into his Scrum journey, Stefan maintains an unwavering appetite for learning, humbled by the vast knowledge shared within the agile comm...2024-01-1436 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST Annual Panel, Fun and FrivolitySPaMCAST 788 is our annual SPaMCAST panel featuring most of the podcast regulars including: Jeremy Berriault, Keis Kostaqi, Jon M. Quigley, Jeremy Willets, and Tom Cagley appears in the ringmaster role. Tony Timbol and Susan Parente, regular contributors, were unable to join and we missed them (this time of year is busy). Maybe I should do the annual panel in February, no one is busy in the colder parts of February. During this year's panel, we talked about using AIs in coaching, working in the office, Jon tent, and took a look into 2024. This is a long podcast so I will keep...2023-12-3159 min
Software Process and Measurement CastAgile and Executives and scaling Agile Up, A conversation with Vincent HendersonToday we feature our interview with Vincent Hendersen. We talked about scaling agility up -- not the same as scaling agile. Mr. Hendersen and I discussed thinking about agile as a service to align team and portfolio. This is a most thought-provoking interview. The idea of thinking about agile teams as a subscription model shifts the whole agile paradigm. Vincent’s bio: Vincent Henderson is an operations and product executive in B2B organizations that use knowledge and technology to create value. He has transformed information supply chains and content-driven businesses across 10 countries, 5 industries, and 3 decades. Vincent is a business te...2021-11-0733 min
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Software Process and Measurement CastWhat Is Working, Working From Home. A Conversation with Dalton, McDonough, Koorse, Hurney, and CagleySoftware Process and Measurement Cast 632 reprises a panel from the 18th of March 2020 just as things were getting interesting on the working from the home front. Today we discuss what they have learned working with and supporting remote teams versus how it was supposed to work. The panel is: Jeff Dalton, jeff@broadswordsolutions.com Amy McDonough Amy, McDonough@spr.com Sandeep Koorse, Sandeep@koorse.com Christopher Hurney, Christopherhurney@gmail.com Tom Cagley, tcagley@tomcagley.com 2020 was a year of firsts, this week one of those firsts intrudes on the podcast. Some sort of equipment error destroyed the first 8 ish minutes of th...2021-01-0336 min
Software Process and Measurement CastIt's All About the People, A Panel Discussion with Laberge, Parente, Voris, Sweeney, and CagleyIn March 2020, as our world was shrinking and words like 'lockdown' and 'zoom-bombing' were becoming a reality, we recorded and aired . Paul Laberge, Susan Parente, Jo Ann Sweeney, John Voris, and I talked about how we could create or preserve interactions leading to serendipity. Remote working was new for many people. This week we discuss what went well and what have we learned from nearly a year of working remotely. As the editor of the SPaMCAST it is my great pleasure to reconvene a group of people that have such great insight into people. The discussion is full of great...2020-12-2043 min
Software Process and Measurement CastI Am An Agile Guide, A Conversation With Woody Zuill and Allan KellyThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 612 features a conversation with Woody Zuill and Allan Kelly on the topic of being an agile guide. I have felt that the term coach was overused for more than a few years. Woody and Allan put a voice to a topic that I started writing about earlier this summer describing the term 'agile guide'. Over the past 14 years, there have been a number of conversations that changed how I think and work. This is certainly one of those gestalt moments. Bios: Allan has pioneered techniques such as Value Poker, Time-Value Profiles, and Retrospective Dialogue She...2020-08-1651 min
Software Process and Measurement CastOperational Anti-Patterns with DevOps Solutions, A Conversation With Jeff SmithThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 611 features our conversation with Jeff Smith. Jeff and I talked about his new book, . Our conversation branched out to cover DevOps and how writing a book changes your perception of life. The conversation was the most clear-eyed and penetrating conversation on DevOps I have had on the podcast. Jeff challenged all of us to recognize that we can make a difference. Bio: Jeff Smith has been in the technology industry for over 20 years, oscillating between management and individual contributor. Jeff currently serves as the Director of Production Operations for Centro, an advertising software company...2020-08-0935 min
Software Process and Measurement CastOrganizing Around The Product Flow, Agile or Traditional, Pick One, Conversations and EssaysThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 610 features our essay, An Agile Team In a Waterfall Company – Organizing Around The Product Flow. Focusing on getting features and support for a product to market changes how teams and groups organize to solve business problems. This is a standalone essay that can be read as part of a larger theme covering the trials faced by an agile team in a waterfall company. The four separate essays can be found at: An Agile Team In A Waterfall Company - Postponing Commitment - Values, Principles, and Behaviours - Organizing Around The Product Flow - We also have...2020-08-0218 min
Software Process and Measurement CastAgile and Collaborative Contracts, An Interview with Dr David RicoThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 609 features our conversation with Dr. David Rico. Dave is returning to the Software Process and Measurement Cast to discuss the concept of agile and collaborative contracts. Contracts and agile don’t often work well together. That does not have to be the case! Dr. Rico has been a technical leader in support of NASA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Army for over 30 years. He has led numerous projects based on Cloud Computing, Lean Thinking, Agile Methods, SOA, Web Services, Six Sigma, FOSS, ISO 9001, CMMI, Baldrige, TQM, Enterprise Architecture, DoDAF, and...2020-07-2632 min
Software Process and Measurement CastAn Agile Team in a Waterfall Company, Expert Bias - Essays And ConversationsThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 608 features our essay, An Agile Team in a Waterfall Company. Teams like this exist, and sometimes even flourish. Our essay explores how that is possible and how teams in this circumstance can help evolve whole organizations. We have a visit from Gene Hughson with his Form Follows Function column. Gene and I talk about how an architect has to avoid bias generated by the expertise that they have spent years developing. Re-Read Saturday News This week we tackle Chapter 5 (this is the beginning of Part 2) of , The chapter is titled “Where to Focus Improvement Efforts...2020-07-1918 min
Software Process and Measurement CastHybrid Project Management, An Interview with Mark Tolbert and Susan ParenteThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 607 features our interview with Mark Tolbert and Susan Parente to discuss their new book Hybrid Project Management: Using Agile with Traditional PM Methodologies to Succeed on Modern Projects. Agile hybrids are often pilloried, Mark and Susan make a strong case that hybrids have a place in delivering value. Without hybrids, there are places that can't go! Mark’s Bio Mark has over 30 years of experience in IT, including 27 years at Hewlett-Packard. He successfully managed support programs and projects within HP Services from 1994 through 2007. The programs and projects included a large e-selling program, a multivendor supp...2020-07-1246 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSeriously Good Software, A Discussion With Marco FaellaThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 606 features our interview with Marco Faella, author of Seriously Good Software: Code that Works, Survives, and Wins. Marco and I discussed quality, craftsmanship, and how being a passionate coder and academic mix. Marco Faella teaches advanced programming at a major Italian university. His published work includes peer-reviewed research articles, a Java certification manual, and a video course on Java streams. His contact data is: Homepage: Twitter: Book: I have discount codes (just ask!) Re-Read Saturday News This week we are taking a break from our re-read of to celebrate the 4th of July and my wif...2020-07-0528 min
Software Process and Measurement CastProduct Owners and Retrospectives, A Conversation With Jodie KaneThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 605 features our interview with Jodie Kane. Jodie and I discussed involving product owners in retrospectives. Jodie suggests the answer should not be cut and dry but rather context-driven. Jodie is a passionate, value-driven servant leader with a unique, energetic style that brings out the best in people and opens space for teams to be self-organizing high performers focused on delivering customer value and getting things done. She has spent a lifetime honing her servant leadership skills, inviting people to work together, and creating space for human engagement to develop innovative, self-organizing, value-driven teams. Contact Jo...2020-06-2833 min
Software Process and Measurement CastContinuous improvement, Definition of Quality, Essays and DiscussionsThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 604 features a presentation that I did on the need for organizations to lean into processes improvement as the COVID-19 disaster abates (at least for the time being). Continuous improvement can’t be just a slogan during an economic downturn. We also have a visit from Jon M Quigley with his Alpha and Omega of Product Development Column. Jon and I talked about the definition of quality and whether the concept of quality is a matter of perception. We don’t exactly agree . . . what are your thought? Re-Read Saturday News This week we tackle Chapter 2 in our...2020-06-2152 min
Software Process and Measurement CastMobbing And Joy, An Interview With Austin ChadwickThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 603 features my interview with Austin Chadwick. Austin and I talked mobbing, but perhaps more importantly to me, Austin talked about the impact of finding joy in everything you do. The latter was one of those serendipitous discoveries that makes the interviews for the podcast so much fun. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Austin’s Bio: Austin is a passionate full-stack developer, agile/technical coach, conference speaker, and podcast/videocast co-host with experience in several roles (e.g. coach, developer, tester, scrum master, business analyst). He loves mob programming and...2020-06-1440 min
Tales by TomShopping on Highway 98 and Doubting Thomas.Welcome to Tales by Tom. The short story stylings of Tom Cagley Sr. Today we continue a series that was recorded in Watercolor Florida during Thanksgiving of 2019, The series is titled "It’s All About Retail and More.” These stories tell tales of Tom Cagley Sr's days in the retail environment and more! Some of the stories in this series are re-tellings and re-imaginings of stories that Tom has told several years ago Today we have two stories titled Shopping on Highway 98 and Doubting Thomas. In two weeks we will have another entry in the serie...2020-06-0912 min
Software Process and Measurement CastReactive Application Development, An Interview with Duncan DeVoreThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 602 features my interview with Duncan DeVore, the co-author of . Duncan and I talked about reactive design patterns, adopting a reactive architecture, and how writing a book changes your outlook on life. It was a really cool discussion that covered technical and non-technical topics. Note -- I am sorry for missing a week. I did not expect a new laptop (less than a month old) would have its motherboard and SSD fail. I am thankful for backups! Duncan’s Bio: I specialize in the design and implementation of distributed systems using the tenets of the Reac...2020-06-0730 min
Software Process and Measurement CastThe CEO As Leader and Visionary, An Interview With Brian WeaverThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 601 features my interview with Brian Weaver. Brian is the Founder and CEO of Torch.AI. We covered a wide range of topics, including AI and agile, and the role of leadership in creating an environment where extraordinary results are possible. Brian serves as CEO of Torch.AI and has more than 20 years of experience leading mission-driven, high growth, technology-focused companies. Torch.AI helps leading organizations leverage artificial intelligence in a unique way via a proprietary enterprise data management software solution. Today, Torch.AI supports clients like H&R Block with fraud detection and mitigation a...2020-05-2432 min
Software Process and Measurement CastTeam Self-selection, A Discussion WIth Sandy MamoliSPaMCAST 600, yes 600, features my interview with Sandy Mamoli. We talked about teams and the book she co-authored, . Sandy’s unique perspective as a world-class athlete and Agile Coach allows her to deliver options about forming teams you didn’t know you had! Sandy Mamoli Agile advisor, coach, and author Sandy Mamoli is a former Olympian, international keynote speaker, and author of „Creating Great Teams – How Self-Selection Lets People Excel“. From working with global enterprises in Amsterdam, Stockholm, and Copenhagen to being one of New Zealand’s leading coaches, she brings her practical flair and passionate advocacy for all things Agile to businesses...2020-05-1733 min
Software Process and Measurement CastPatterns Podcast IntroductionToday, a special announcement: I would like to introduce you to the Patterns Video Podcast. Ben Woznicki and I have been working on this project for nearly six months and it is finally time to stop starting and start shipping (that’s an agile joke). Our idea is to share patterns (hence the name) for how teams and organizations can release sooner with higher confidence. Both Ben and I have helped a lot of different organizations. We've seen things that work well, seen things that work poorly, seen some things that do both, and unfortunately some things that would make your...2020-05-1504 min
Software Process and Measurement CastTameflow, The Third Way, A Conversation with Steve TendonSPaMCAST 599 will feature my conversation with Steve Tendon. Steve and I talked about his Tameflow books, the genesis of the framework, the Theory of Constraints, and of course Herbie. Steve provides several profound pieces of wisdom for increasing value. Re-Read Saturday News This week we complete the content portion of our Re-read with Chapter 11 and the Afterword of . Next week we will have a few words to wrap-up this book and warp into the next book in the series. The envelope please . . . the next book we will re-read is Steve Tendon and Daniel Doiron’s . The top three books (Tame Your...2020-05-1047 min
Software Process and Measurement CastRecognizing A Toxic Meeting Culture. Continuous Learning - Essays and DiscussionsSPaMCAST 598 features our essay titled, Recognizing A Toxic Meeting Culture. Just because you are meeting remotely doesn’t mean meeting culture has been reset. Now even more than when we are all together, getting meeting culture right is critical to maximizing communication. We will also return to the QA Corner with Jeremy Berriault. Jeremy and I talked about continuous learning. Our discussion was taped earlier this year; it was a different time. I left the references to excitement about the new year in the comments to show how fast the world can change. And it can change again! Re-Read Saturday News...2020-05-0323 min
Software Process and Measurement CastIntentional Serendipity, A Panel Discussion with Laberge, Parente, Voris, Sweeney, and CagleyThe SPaMCAST 597 features a special panel of leaders discussing working from home now and after the initial reaction to being remote has worn off. One of the important points that we discussed was the need to make space for intentional serendipity. The panel is composed of Paul Laberge, Susan Parente, John Voris, Jo Ann Sweeney, and your host. Panelist Bios Jo Ann Sweeney FCIM FIIC MCIPR is an engagement and communication consultant. Typically, she acts as change management lead on complex programmes, facilitating development of effective engagement, training, and communication strategies and then assisting as the strategies are implemented. Clients v...2020-04-2636 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSharpening The Saw, An Interview With Tom HenricksenThe SPaMCAST 596 features our interview with Tom Henricksen. Tom brings the industry the DevOps and the Agile Online Summits and is an active thought leader in the agile community. We talked about how events like his Summits foster learning and sharpening the saw. Tom suggests that tuning your skills and capabilities has never been more important as the economy struggles to get going again. Web: Web: LinkedIn: Twitter: @TomHenricksen Re-Read Saturday News This week we tackle Chapter 8 of . Arguably the feel of this re-read to date has had a bit of book report feel. Since this is a first read of...2020-04-1915 min
Software Process and Measurement CastIdeaFest Promo April 21 and 22, 2020Join us to hear great ideas from industry leaders while they share their stories about CMMC, Agile, Transformation, Culture, CMMI V2.0, High Performance, and more! All from the comfort of your couch! Attendance is limited to 100 people, so register today - only $99! Keynote: Ty Schieber, Chairman CMMC Accreditation Body Keynote: Jim Bouchard, The Sensei Leader 16 of your favorite speakers throughout the day - live and virtual! http://www.ideafest2020.org/2020-04-1402 min
Software Process and Measurement CastUnit Testing Principles, An Interview with Vladimir KhorikovThe SPaMCAST 595 features our interview with Vladimir Khorikov. Vladimir and I geeked out on unit testing and his new book, . Our conversations covered the gamut with a discussion of writing from first principles, understanding and tuning the signal-to-noise ratio in unit testing, and tests that are better at proving the negative than the positive. Vladimir Khorikov is a software engineer and author of several popular Pluralsight courses. He has been professionally involved in software development for over 15 years, including mentoring teams on the ins and outs of unit testing. He's also the founder of the Enterprise Craftsmanship blog, where he r...2020-04-1239 min
Software Process and Measurement CastDevOps Online Summit 2020 Promo!The DevOps Online Summit 2020 is an online event for DevOps professionals. We will have interviews with DevOps leaders and Ask Me Anything sessions. So wherever you are in the world you can attend these online sessions. It will start Monday, April 20, 2020, and run through Friday, April 24, 2020. I am looking forward to getting my DevOps geek on and hope to virtually see you at xx to the Summit. Check out Tom Henricksen’s audio call to action. Then visit and register for this year’s DevOps Online Summit at https://bit.ly/2UQaupf I am looking forward to getting my DevOps geek...2020-04-0801 min
Software Process and Measurement CastBehold the Cryptopreneurs, An interview with Dennis LewisThe SPaMCAST 594 features our interview with Dennis Lewis. Mr. Lewis, author of , and I talked about how blockchain and cryptocurrencies are changing all types of software development. Dennis provides great advice for technologists and entrepreneurs that is immediately actionable (without violating social distancing). Dennis is a seasoned digital storyteller and ICO marketing specialist with a proven track record in both Europe and the United States. He has successfully led to market and exited multiple startup companies, and prides himself on his ability to make complex projects easy to understand and relatable. In a marketing landscape increasingly obsessed with shiny objects a...2020-04-0527 min
Software Process and Measurement CastBe Happy and Thrive, An Interview With Scott CrabtreeThe SPaMCAST 593 features my interview with Scott Crabtree. Happiness at work might sound squishy, but happiness has rigorous science behind it. Simply put, happiness yields better outcomes both in terms of value delivered and our own perception of our value. Scott Crabtree helps people apply science to thrive at work. After earning a degree in cognitive science from Vassar College, he went on to lead the design and development of video games and other software. He discovered the science of thriving (positive psychology and other brain sciences) in 2003 and immediately became a passionate student and teacher of that research. He r...2020-03-2935 min
Software Process and Measurement CastHuman-Centered Design and Women In Agile, An Interview with Shelisa BainbridgeThe SPaMCAST 592 features my interview with Shelisa Bainbridge. We talked about human-centered design and the impact of design on the development process. This approach is core to understanding what the customer wants in a way that influences every line of code. We also talked about how organizations adopt agile and women in agile. Shelisa is a Senior Business Coach with more than 20 years of experience working with some of Canada’s most notable brands. Through her various corporate experiences, Shelisa has come to understand the exponential power that ‘human connection’ has on a company’s bottom line, and the support that busine...2020-03-2235 min
Software Process and Measurement CastAdvice For Remote Teams, A Discussion with Dalton, McDonough, Koorse, Hurney, and CagleyThe SPaMCAST 591 is a very special podcast. On the 18th of March, I convened a panel of luminaries to discuss how they were supporting and working with remote teams. I recorded both the audio and video, today I am releasing the audio version. The panel for this show was Jeff Dalton Amy McDonough Sandeep Koorse Christopher Hurney And myself! We kept the session short but full of practical advice! Next SPaMCAST We will be back with the video soon AND back on Sunday our interview with Shelisa Bainbridge.2020-03-1931 min
Software Process and Measurement CastFuture of Testing, An Interview with Nancy KastlThe SPaMCAST 590 features my interview with Nancy Kastl. Nancy and I discussed testing and the future of the testing profession. The future of testing is not cut and dry; in the short run more automation and in the long-term more codeless testing and AI might replace entry-level testers. An eye-opening interview! Nancy’s Bio: Nancy Kastl is an accomplished professional with over thirty-five years of experience as a consultant, facilitator, and instructor in software quality and testing. As an entrepreneur and consultant, she brings her expertise in strategic planning, quality management, software testing, process re-engineering, and measurement to every engagement. As...2020-03-1538 min
Software Process and Measurement CastUsing Clean Language Questions To Refine Requirements, Virtual Agile, Essays and DiscussionsThe SPaMCAST 589 features our essay on using clean language to refine requirements. Clean Language’s pedigree is from psychotherapy and has found a home in coaching. It is also a valuable tool for discovering information about work products. As product managers, product owners, and stakeholders interact with the world and then describe a set of wants and needs they use metaphors. Clean language helps us unpack those metaphors. We also have a visit from Susan Parente who brings her Not A Scrumdamentalist Column to the podcast. Susan delivers thoughts and ideas about virtual agile. Reach out to Susan at parente@s3...2020-03-0820 min
Software Process and Measurement CastProject Management: It's All Bollocks, An interview with Susie Palmer-Trew and Peter TaylorThe SPaMCAST 588 features our interview with Susie Palmer-Trew and Peter Taylor. We discussed their new book It was great to meet Susie and renew our conversation with Peter. We talked about the assumptions that the profession of project management makes and why we should challenge those assumptions. The episode has the subtitle (you will discover it ½ way through the interview) Susie Palmer-Trew is an award-winning project professional and Director of Change at The Open University, enabling others to get shit done in a world tied up in red tape. She is the co-creator of the #LetsChangeChange movement, avid risk-taker and prof...2020-03-0125 min
Software Process and Measurement CastFixing Your Scrum, An Interview with Todd Miller and Ryan RipleyFor SPaMCAST 587 we are going to break cadence and feature another interview. Ryan Ripley, Todd Miller and I discussed their new book . We discussed how to define broken scrum processes. Ryan and Todd make the point that Scrum is so much more than a checklist of practices to follow, yet that's exactly how many organizations practice it. Todd’s Bio Todd is a Professional Scrum Trainer for Scrum.org and VP of the Agile Innovation Practice at Itero Group, LLC. He has professional experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developer, and Agile coach on a variety of technical and cr...2020-02-2339 min
Software Process and Measurement CastGreat Big Agile and The Agile Performance Holarchy, An Interview with Jeff DaltonThe SPaMCAST 586 features our interview with Jeff Dalton. We talked about his book and the Agile Performance Holarchy. One of the topics we explored in this podcast is the relationship between being a professional musician and a software developer. Jeff brings his wisdom and humor to the podcast again to help listeners learn from high-performance agile organizations! Note: At 23:50 ish in this Podcast Jeff and I begin an exchange on the difference between the attributes needed to be an agile leader and those needed to climb the corporate ladder. The discussion is a profound truth that rarely is discussed or...2020-02-1640 min
Software Process and Measurement CastMost Agile Transformations Ignore Technical Skills, A Conversation with Susan Parente and Jon M QuigleyThe SPaMCAST 585 features an intimate conversation between Jon M Quigley, Susan Parente, and myself. We discussed experimentation, learning, and a deep dive into whether agile transformations do enough to prepare technical teams to get the maximum value from agile. Contact Susan at Contact Jon at Business Agility Conference is sponsoring SPaMCAST! Dates: March 11-12, 2020 Location: New York City, 117 West 46th Street URL: Use the special code “spamcast” to get a 20% discount. The Business Agility Conference is an intense 2-day event focusing on the future of business, focusing on customer centricity, employee engagement, organization design, product innovation, and next-gen leadership. The Conferenc...2020-02-0934 min
Software Process and Measurement CastThe Art of Agile Product Ownership, An Interview with Allan KellySPaMCAST 584, the first interview of our 14th year of the SPaMCAST, features our interview with Allan Kelly. We discussed his new book, . The role of a product owner is hard and often misunderstood. Allan offers practical advice on sorting the role out. Allan’s Bio Allan has pioneered techniques such as Value Poker, Time-Value Profiles and Retrospective Dialogue Sheets. He is the author of seven books including "Continuous Digital", "Little Book of Requirements and User Stories" and his latest book is "Art of Agile Product Ownership." When not writing Allan consults and coaches, helping companies embrace the agile and digital wor...2020-02-0237 min
Software Process and Measurement CastPros and Cons of Hybridizing Agile Frameworks, A Discussion With Anthony Mersino and Susan ParenteHappy Birthday to the Software Process and Measurement Cast. SPaMCAST 583 marks the beginning of the Podcast’s 14th year! The first podcast of year 14 features a three-way discussion between Susan Parente, Anthony Mersino, and myself. We discussed the pros and cons of hybridizing agile frameworks. Hybridizing agile approaches is a lightning rod concept in many circles. Susan, Anthony and I have different experiences and opinions on the topic. The conversation was spirited. Business Agility Conference is sponsoring this Podcast! Dates: March 11-12, 2020 Location: New York City, 117 West 46th Street URL: Use the special code “spamcast” to get a 20% discount! The Business Ag...2020-01-2632 min
Software Process and Measurement CastIMPACT, 21st Century Change Management, An interview with Paul GibbonsSPaMCAST 582 features our interview with Paul Gibbons. We discussed his new book I. The interview started by exploring the high-level factors that influence change and then spun down into areas such as the future of work, biases, and de-biasing. This is the second book in the series he began with which we discussed on . The ideas that Paul shares are thought-provoking and will improve how you think about change. Pau’s bio: Paul Gibbons is an author, academic, business consultant, podcaster and professional speaker. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. After eight years as a senior...2020-01-1942 min
Software Process and Measurement CastTechnical Skills, Experimentation, Responsibility, A Discussion with Kim Pries and Jeremy BerriaultSPaMCAST 581 features a discussion on whether most agile transformations have provided teams with the technical skills to be successful with agile. Kim Pries, the Software Sensei, Jeremy Berriault, QA Corner, and I had a wide-ranging discussion covering experimentation, learning and both personal and management responsibility. Business Agility Conference is sponsoring this Podcast! Dates: March 11-12, 2020 Location: New York City, 117 West 46th Street The Business Agility Conference is an intense 2-day event focusing on the future of business, focusing on customer centricity, employee engagement, organization design, product innovation, and next-gen leadership. The Conference is bringing together some of the greatest speakers and...2020-01-1246 min
Software Process and Measurement CastThe Future of the Workplace, An Interview With Bill FoxSPaMCAST 580 features our interview with Bill Fox. Bill and I discussed his new book - . Bill has compiled a huge amount of wisdom from his amazing interviews that translated into his new book. Bill and I spent time in this interview exploring the journey to the new book and Bill’s philosophies. Our discussion highlights the benefits of a deep humanist view of leadership. Bill’s Bio Bill Fox is an author, speaker, and consultant who helps build forward-thinking and human-centered workplace cultures. Bill leads a growing global conversation at Exploring Forward Thinking Workplaces (forwardthinkingworkplaces.com) with 75+ pioneering business and thought...2020-01-0531 min
Software Process and Measurement CastFear-driven Agile Hybrids, When Testing Frameworks Don’t Work, Essays and DiscussionsSPaMCAST 579 features our essay on fear-driven agile hybrids. Most hybridization issues stem from techniques that conflict with the framework and/or agile principles due to clashes with culture or lack of knowledge. Blindly making changes will never reflect what the environment’s context demands. Expecting to get good results by randomly changing how you work won’t be effective. We will also have a visit from Jeremy Berriault from QA Corner. Jeremy and I talked about frameworks and what should happen if the framework is not helping. Contact Jeremy at Email: Business Agility Conference Dates: March 11-12, 2020 Location: New York City, 117 W...2019-12-2917 min
Software Process and Measurement CastBusiness Agility Institute and HR Guilds, An Interview WIth Evan LeybournSPaMCAST 578 features our interview with Evan Leybourn. Evan and I discussed HR Guilds and news from the Business Agility Institute. Evan last visited the podcast on as the Business Agility Institute was just being formed. Two years later it is going strong and helping change how business is done. Evan is the Founder and CEO of the Business Agility Institute; an international membership body to both champion and support the next generation of organizations. Companies that are agile, innovative and dynamic - perfectly designed to thrive in today’s unpredictable markets. The BAI connects leaders across industries and regions to shar...2019-12-2234 min
Software Process and Measurement CastBacklog Prioritization and Agile Myths, Essays and DiscussionsSPaMCAST 577 features our essay on approaches to backlog prioritization. Today we will share some background and a simple approach because sometimes a straightforward approach will fit the bill! Also this week, Susan Parente joins the cast with an installment of her Not a Scrumdamentalist column. Susan discusses agile myths. Re-Read Saturday News In this week’s installment of our re-read of we talk about risk policies. The concept of risk policies dovetails quite nicely with our discussion of story and portfolio prioritization. Remember, if you do not have a favorite, dog-eared copy of , please buy a copy. Using the links in this...2019-12-1525 min
Software Process and Measurement CastLearning and Experimentation, A Conversation With Kim PriesSPaMCAST 576 features a discussion on learning and experimentation with Kim Pries. Kim has coded, tested, lead, and is an author. He has also delivered pointed advice as the Software Sensei. Today we discussed the relationship between learning and experimentation which is at the heart of growing as you practice software development. Re-Read Saturday News In this week’s installment of our re-read of we talk about the collision of utility theory and prospect theory, overweighting vivid outcomes, and denominator neglect. Remember, if you do not have a favorite, dog-eared copy of , please buy a copy. Using the links in this blog...2019-12-0828 min
Software Process and Measurement CastMessing Up Agile Hybrids, Deming and Book Club, Essays and DiscussionsSPaMCAST 575 features our essay on the lightning-rod issue: hybridizing agile methods and techniques. We can all agree that fitting a model to an observed reality requires the flexibility to hybridize. Why do we it so wrong so often? We will also have a visit from Jon M Quigley and his Alpha and Omega of Product Development column. Jon and I talked about Deming and his impact on our lives and a book club we are launching early next year. Re-Read Saturday News In this week’s installment of our re-read of we talk about the Fourfold Pattern, Certainty Effect and th...2019-12-0118 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSolutions Architect, An Interview with Ian ReynoldsSPaMCAST 574 features our interview with Ian Reynolds, chief Solutions Architect at Zibtek We answered the question, What is a solution architect? The discussion coved ideas across starts-ups, medium, and large-sized businesses. Ian paints the solutions architect as an action hero whose raison d'être is to deliver business value. Ian’s Bio: Ian is a partner and chief Solutions Architect at Zibtek - a software development firm focused on helping businesses of all sizes in the US to solve their core problems with the software. Ian has spent his career consulting and helping different industries to empower greater profitability and effi...2019-11-2522 min
Software Process and Measurement CastBacklog Prioritization Workflow, Real-life Application Architect, Essays and DiscussionsSPaMCAST 573 features our essay using a workflow to prioritize a backlog. Items on any backlog proliferate. Product backlogs used in agile and lean development approaches are no different. Many outsiders have the mistaken notion that once on the list that that is the end of the story -- let’s dissuade them of this idea. Gene Hughson brings his Form Follows Function column to the podcast. Gene and I discussed his experience as an application architect. Re-Read Saturday News In this week’s installment of our re-read of Chapter 27 begins with a discussion of the classic indifference curve from Econ 101. The indi...2019-11-1717 min
Software Process and Measurement CastTestability, A Conversation with Michael LarsenSPaMCAST 572 features our interview with Michael Larsen. Mr. Larsen and I battled fires, Santa Ana winds, and power cuts to have a great conversation on testability. Anyone that has participated in delivering software EVER has wrestled with a discussion of whether a story or requirement can be proved. Michael brings fresh and actionable insights into how to assure testability. Michael’s bio Michael Larsen is a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with Socialtext/PeopleFluent. Over the past two decades, he has been involved in software testing for a range of products and industries, including network routers & switches, virtual machines, capacitance touch devices...2019-11-1035 min
Software Process and Measurement CastThe Art of Saying No, Jiu-Jitsu and Teams, Essays and ConversationsSPaMCAST 571 features our essay titled the Art of Saying No. I recently presented a workshop on saying no -- a simple word that is very difficult to say. During the session, three specific reasons why participants could not say no generated a huge debate. Today we ask you to decide how you feel about the impact of a history of performance, interruptions, and demands. Feel free to share your opinion. We will also have a visit from Jeremy Berriault. In the QA Corner this month, Jeremy provides observations about outside interests and their ability to improve focus and reduce burnout. Jere...2019-11-0324 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSprint Goals, Values, Essays and DiscussionsSPaMCAST 570 features our essay on the components of good sprint goals. Sprint goals provide direction and energy, and they communicate with the outside world. A sprint goal should be a straightforward statement that a product owner should be able to craft quickly and then agree upon with a team. We provide a structure to keep goals simple and impactful. We will also have a visit from Susan Parente. In this installment of Susan’s Not a Scrumdamentalist column, we discuss value. Value is core to many practices, the problem is that value is a very nebulous concept. Susan provides guidance. Conti...2019-10-2824 min
Software Process and Measurement Cast5 Types of Meetings, QAs and Daily Scrums, Essays and ConversationsSPaMCAST 569 features our essay on the five types of meetings. Meetings are the most important event in any organization — well that is what it seems like. It can also be said that meetings are the bane of every human that isn’t buying or selling something (and that caveat might be an overstatement). Let's put a name on the five most common types in software-centric organizations. We will also have a visit from Jeremy Berriault. In the QA Corner this month, Jeremy provides observations about the inclusion (and sometimes the lack of inclusion) of QAs in ceremonies such as the Daily S...2019-10-2018 min
Software Process and Measurement CastChoose a Mentor, Trust Your Team, Muddling Through Part 2SPaMCAST 485 features essay titled “A Simple Checklist for Choosing a Mentor.” Everyone needs a mentor, but they are hard to find, and even when you find someone willing they might not be the right person! Enter: a checklist! Blog entries (in case you would rather read the entries) in our recent coaching/mentor theme include: In the second spot this week, Jeremy Berriault will bring his QA Corner to the cast. We will discuss trusting your team. Trust is a huge deal, and unless it goes both ways it is not really trust. FYI - Jeremy has recently moved the QA Cor...2018-03-1129 min
Software Process and Measurement CastAndriy Bas, Teal, Holacracy, Creativity, Productivity and Flat OrganizationsSPaMCAST 484 features our interview with Andriy Bas of UPTech. Andriy and his partner have created a firm that has truly embraced the ideas of agile, Teal and holacracy to create a highly productive, collaborative and safe workspace. We discussed the impact of the environment on satisfaction, quality, and productivity. We also discussed whether or not this type of approach works for all people. Andriy Bass an entrepreneur, programmer, reader and marathon runner. Andriy is a co-founder and Team Lead of the IT-company UPTech. The company is known for its unique culture - radical transparency, horizontal hierarchy, self-management. Andriy believes that a h...2018-03-0428 min
Software Process and Measurement CastMeasuring The Value of Agile, TameFlow Chapter 21, Agile CultureSPaMCAST 483 will feature our essay on measuring the value delivered by agile. The essay begins: “Organizations and teams come to agile—for that matter, any concept, framework or technique—for a wide variety of reasons. Even if we are just the keeping up with the neighbors, we need feedback to know if we have met our goal. We need feedback because—to quote Paul Gibbons, author of The Science of Successful Organizational Change ()—“we confuse what we think ought to work” with what does work (quote from SPaMCAST 480).” Four Agile Value Entries: Our second column features Steve Tendon who brings his Tame The Flow...2018-02-2544 min
Software Process and Measurement CastDiversity and Women in Agile, An Interview with Natalie WarnertSoftware Process and Measurement Cast 482 features our interview with Natalie Warnert. We talked about the diversity of voice, thoughts and ideas and Women in Agile. Developing ideas and solving problems is the reason for software development, project management, process improvement, business systems analysis -- just about everything in life is about solving problems. Diversity helps us to generate better ideas and decisions. Bio Natalie Warnert is the primary founder of the Women in Agile initiative, which enables, empowers, and expands the distribution of new and diverse ideas in the agile and technology communities worldwide. She is a frequent speaker on busi...2018-02-1835 min
Software Process and Measurement CastUser Story Hierarchy, Extended Backus-Naur, QAs on the LooseSPaMCAST 481 will feature our essay on the Life Cycle of A User Story. A user story - a brief, simple requirement statement from the user’s perspective - tends to follow a loose life cycle. That life often begins even before the word ‘user story’ gets mentioned and typically by people that don’t understand (or care to understand) the concept of a user story. We zoom in from 40,000 ft down to user stories in 500 or so words! Read other entries on user stories by following this link: The second column this week is from Kim Pries, the Software Sensei, Kim discuss...2018-02-1129 min
Software Process and Measurement CastMentor or Coach, TameFlow Chapter 21a, Employee EngagementThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 479 has three columns. The first column features a recent essay on the difference between a coach and a mentor in the form of a simple checklist. Which do you need? Check out the other three entries in this theme on the . Our second column features Steve Tendon who brings his Tame The Flow: Hyper-Productive Knowledge-Work Performance, The TameFlow Approach and Its Application to Scrum and Kanban to the cast (). Chapter 20 and 21 are extremely important to understanding and applying the TameFlow approach, therefore, we are spending time with the author to get to the heart...2018-01-2844 min
Software Process and Measurement CastBusiness Agility Institute, An Interview With Evan LeybournThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 478 features our interview with Evan Leybourn. Evan is back to discuss his new venture, The Business Agility Institute. Agile is not just for software anymore! Bio Evan is the Founder and CEO of the Business Agility Institute; an international membership body to both champions and supports the next generation of organizations. Companies that are agile, innovative and dynamic - perfectly designed to thrive in today’s unpredictable markets. We connect leaders across industries and regions to share their experiences and insights with each other. Our flagship event, the Business Agility Conference will run in New...2018-01-2131 min
Software Process and Measurement CastConsensus Decision-Making, Cognitive Bias, TameFlowSPaMCAST 469 features our essay on consensus decision-making. Consensus decision-making is one of the most prevalent decision-making tools in organizations today. But, consensus decision-making has its plusses and minuses. We came to a consensus and decided to discuss the topic. Our second column this week is from Kim Pries (The Software Sensei). Kim revisits the topic of cognitive biases. Biases can blind us unless we are vigilant. Kim’s advice is to ask for data rather than just allowing our biases to decide for us. Our third column is via Steve Tendon, who will bring us part 2 (2 of 3) of our discussion of ch...2017-11-1941 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 407 - Magazine with Cagley, Hughson, Pries, and TendonThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 407 includes four separate columns. We begin with a short essay refreshing the pros and cons of Test Driven Development. Test Driven Development promises a lot of benefits but all is not light, kittens and puppies. Still, TDD is well worth doing if you go into it with your eyes open. Our second column features Kim Pries, the Software Sensei. Kim discusses what makes software “good.” The Software Sensei puts the “good” in quotes because it is actually a difficult word to define but Kim is willing to give the discussion a go! In our third colu...2016-08-1442 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 382 – Ben Linders, Continuous Process ImprovementSoftware Process and Measurement Cast 382 features our interview with Ben Linders. Ben revisits the Software Process and Measurement Cast to discuss his recent series of articles on targeting, finding, and eradicating impediments. Ben discussed a platform for continuous process improvement that delivers continuously increasing value!
Ben’s Bio:
Ben Linders is an Independent Consultant in Agile, Lean, Quality and Continuous Improvement, based in The Netherlands. He is the author of , , and .
As an adviser, coach and trainer he helps organizations by d. He focuses on continuous improvement, collaboration and communication, and professional development, to deliver business value to customers.
Ben is an...2016-02-2134 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 249 - Agile Decision Making, Kim Pries, The Power of RoutineWelcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 249
The Software Process and Measurement Cast 249 features an essay titled, Agile Decision Making. The essay is a collaboration between Meghan Cagley and myself. Leadership and decision making in Agile organizations and teams requires different processes and skills. We dive right in! We also have a new column by Kim Pries. Kim expounds on the power of routine.
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Software Process and Measurement CastFive Year Anniversary - Press Release!Please distribute the PDF version!
For Immediate Release January 23, 2012
Avon Lake, OH – The Software Process and Measurement Podcast (SPaMCAST) is celebrating its 170th episode after five years of interviewing many of the leaders in the software development world. The anniversary edition of SPaMCAST features an interview with Hillel Glazer, speaker, process guru and author of High Performance Operations.
SPaMCAST feature interviews have included:
· Chris Hefley, Chief Executive Officer, Leankit Kanban, Bandit Software, LLC
· Dean Leffingwell author of Scaling Software Agility and others
· Peter Taylor author of many books including The Lazy Project Manager
· Elizabeth Harrin author, award winning blog, The Girl’s Guide to Project Management
· ...2012-02-0400 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 151 - Urgency and ImportanceWelcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 151!
The SPaMCAST 151 features my essay Urgency and Importance: A Balance? Today's world is complicated. The lines between home and work have all but been erased due to tools that provide 24x7 connections and data feeds. The competition for our attention is daunting.
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co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that soft...2011-09-1115 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 120 - Peter Thomas, Mature Metrics ProgramsWelcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 120.
SPaMCAST 120 features my interview with Peter Thomas, a techincal specialist in software sizing and related fields at Steria. He is also a member of the Counting Practice Committee in International Function Point User's Group. We discussed the attributes of mature metric programs.
Peter is a Chartered IT Professional with experience in project management, design, implementation, test, and deployment of defence and commercial software.He is recognised as a technical specialist in software sizing, IT measurement, and estimating, in Steria, IBM, and the IT industry. Steria is an IT Services company whose revenues hav...2011-02-0635 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 119 - Metrics Minute - Velocity, IFPUG NewsWelcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 119!
In this week’s Software Process and Measurement Cast we have another installment of the Metrics Minute. This Metrics Minute is focused on Velocity.
The esay begins . . .
The simple definition of velocity, as it is currently used, is the amount of work that is completed in a period of time (typically a sprint). The definition is related to productivity which is the amount of effort required to complete a unit of work and delivery rate which measures the speed that work is completed. The inclusion of a time box (the sprint) creates a fix...2011-01-3022 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 102 - Anita Cassidy, IT Strategy and ValueWelcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 102.
SPaMCAST 102 features my interview with Anita Cassidy. We discussed her book "A Practical Guide to Information Systems Strategic Planning" along with how to improve value and performance of IT!
Anita Cassidy is owner and partner of ITDirections ( ), a technology consulting organization focused on the areas of strategic planning, assessments, software selection, contract negotiation, process improvement, coaching and temporary CIO. With over 30 years experience in IT, Anita has a reputation in the industry as a trusted advisor, consultant, and executive coach who has a true passion and track-record for making a difference. Anita is...2010-10-0327 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 101 - Seven Deadly Sins of Measurement, GluttonySPaMCAST 101 features the second part of my Seven Deadly Sins of Measurement Programs essay. In this installment we focus on gluttony. I jumped over sloth as I decided it needed a rewrite (no sloth here!).
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Ad for my book! co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a pro...2010-09-2612 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 78 - Buglione, Play and Learning, ManifestosWelcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 78!In the Software Process and Measurement Cast 78 I interviewed Dr. Luigi Buglione. We focused our discussion on how play can improve learning in a technical environment but also touched on measurement and change. This was an intense interview that included many take aways that can be applied in your organization now!Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement CastEmail: spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoicemail: +1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWVDr. Buglione's Bio:Dr. Luigi Buglione is Associate Professor at the École de Technologie Supérieure...2010-02-0741 minSoftware Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 77 - Cagley, Three Years, Durnall, LeanWelcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 77 marking the SPaMCAST's Three Year Anniversary!The Software Process and Measurement Cast 77 is a special show. Even though we still have an interview and essay, we are going to turn things a bit on their head by flipping rolls and adding quite a few congratulatory comments. The outpouring of well wishes was fantastic and in some cases pretty darn funny.In the SPaMCAST 77 the tables have been turned and Pat Ferdinandi interviewed me. We talk about how the Software Process and Measurement Cast began, lessons learned along the way and where the Cas...2010-01-2456 minSoftware Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 76 - Tom and Mary Poppendieck, Leading Lean, WallsWelcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 76!In the SPaMCAST 76 I interviewed Tom and Mary Poppendieck talking about lean and their new book "Leading Lean Software Development: Results Are not the Point". Our interview covered the book, lean and leadership to just a few topics.Mary Poppendieck has been in the Information Technology industry for over thirty years. She has managed software development, supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and new product development. She spearheaded the implementation of a Just-in-Time system in a 3M video tape manufacturing plant and led new product development teams, commercializing products ranging from digital controllers t...2010-01-1038 minSoftware Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 75 - Brown, IFPUG Function Points 4.3, Best PracticesWelcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 75!In the SPaMCAST 75 I interviewed Bonnie Brown. We discussed the updated IFPUG Function Point Counting Practice Manual (release 4.3) that will be released this January. While the manual includes few rule the manual it does include a new section on conversions, more definitions and is generally a cleaner therefore more usable format. Bonnie provided great insight into the contents and construction of the manual.Ms. Brown works for HP (Hewlett Packard) and is the Function Point Coordinator for HP’s U.S. Public Sector account. Ms. Brown has over 20 years of experience in the In...2009-12-2737 minSoftware Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 74 - Hiranabe, Mind Mapping and Agile, ValueWelcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 74!In the SPaMCAST 74 I interviewed Kenji Hiranabe. We discussed mind mapping and how it can be used in projects. Mind
Mapping for the uninitiated is a simple graphical means of organizing
data to make it more understandable and memorable. Mind mapping has
many uses in all types of software projects. We specifically discussed
uses in agile projects but the method transcends a simple category and
is useful in all projects .Kenji Hiranabe is an Agile software development practitioner and Japanese (co-)translator of "Multi-Paradigm Design"(Jim Coplien), "Lean Software Development"(Mary/Tom Popp...2009-12-1344 minSoftware Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 73 - Bovis, Psychology of Change, Customer SatisfactionWelcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 73!In the SPaMCAST 73 I interviewed David Bovis. David and I discussed the psychology of change. Have you ever wondered why some people are better at making change happen? I believe it boils down to two related factors. The first is salesman ship and the second is an understanding of psychology. Both topic are highly related. Since we are all change agents this is an incredibly important interview.As an independent service provider David has functioned as a Design consultant and project manager for tooling & components sourced from China and as a Lean develo...2009-11-2941 minSoftware Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 72 - Larsen, Agile, Traceability Part 7Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 72!In the SPaMCAST 72 I interviewed Diana Larsen. Diana and I discussed agile and retrospectives. The interview was full of practical advice, philosophyphilopsphy, wit and wisdom. Diana Larsen sparks the creation of workplaces where productive teams display resilience in times of change and focus on frequent delivery of high value software customers want and use. Drawing on fifteen+ years of experience working with technical professionals, Diana takes a pragmatic approach to consulting with leaders and teams to promote work processes where innovation, inspiration, and imagination flourish.Diana co-authored Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Gre...2009-11-1540 minSoftware Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 67 - Chemuturi, Estimation Book, Traceability Part 2The interview in SPaMCAST 67 is with Murali Chemuturi. Murali recently had his first book published titled S. In this edition of the Software Process and Measurement Cast we discussed estimation, the book and future plans. Murali offers a lot of practical advice on estimation during the interview. Good book, good interview . . . go buy a copy or two. The link to Amazon is Murali has over thirty seven years of total experience out of which about twenty three years in information technology having worked in TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES for Five and half years and in ELECTRONICS COROPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED for Nineteen...2009-09-0748 minSoftware Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 66 - Tryon, Knowledge Management, TraceabilityThe interview in SPaMCAST 66 is with Chuck Tryon. We discussed knowledge management. Chuck provides solid advice on knowledge management while explain why not dealing with knowledge management is a burning platform you should not ignore. Frankly this one of the most important interviews SPaMCAST has recorded. Chuck Tryon is a nationally respected educator and popular symposium speaker. He founded Tryon and Associates in 1986 to provide seminar training and consulting that helps organizations and individuals develop predictable and repeatable approaches to modern project management, knowledge management and business requirements. The strategies presented in Mr. Tryon’s seminars are used by thousands of prof...2009-08-231h 06Software Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 65 - Brandau, Business Analysts, FerdinandiThe interview in SPaMCAST 65 is with Laura Brandau. We discussed business analysis, the role of the business analyst, how business analysts impact projects and the organizations they serve and how we can measure both the role and the impact of the role. Laura Brandau is passionate about helping organizations create value through their investments in software. She helps stakeholders conceptualize comprehensive solutions and creates alignment about project outcomes through proactive communication and analysis. Laura is the President and Principal Consultant at Clear Spring Business Analysis, a company she founded to deliver results-oriented services enabling clients to achieve a greater return on...2009-08-0952 minSoftware Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 64 Carol Smith, Usability, Agile Estimation Part 4The interview on Show 64 is with Carol Smith. We discussed the usability. Usability is a critical component of human facing software. We discussed the definition of usability, techniques for discovering usability, how to measure it and finally how to test usability. A powerful interview with a great guest! Carol is a regular presenter at conferences, has taught usability courses at the college level and has managed a usability department. She is also the Treasurer and Director of Chapters for the Usability Professionals' Association (UPA) Board of Directors. Carol has a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction and has over eight years of us...2009-07-2635 minSoftware Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 58 Thomas 'cmdln' Gideon, Hacker Philosopher, RelevanceShow 58 features an interview with Thomas “cmdln” Gideon. To paraphrase the walrus from Lewis Carrol’s Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There 'it was time to talk of many things: of shoes and ships - and sealing wax - of cabbages and kings.” It was a wonderful interview with the promise of more.Thomas Gideon, also known by his nickname, “cmdln” has been programming professionally for over a decade and hacking around with computers of many varieties for most of his life. I would suggest that not only is cmdln a technologist but a philosopher as he has meta-interests...2009-05-0338 minSoftware Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 57 Joe Schofield, Function Points and LOC, Multitasking . . NOT!Show 57 features an interview with Joe Schofield. We discussed the Function Points and Lines of Code and other topics. Size is an important attribute for managing software projects. How you measure counts!Joe has been active in the application of emerging technology for business and engineering solutions at Sandia National Labs since receiving his MS/MIS from the University of Arizona in 1980. As a member of the technical staff, he has been involved in the specification, selection, and application of software methodologies; served on a corporate-wide software quality improvement team, and facilitated teams in their quest for new business processes and...2009-04-2036 minSoftware Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 5: An Interview with Ian Brown on Estimation or 'A Fool With A Tool . . .'The Software Process and Measurement Cast (SPaMCAST) Five features an interview with Ian Brown of Booz Allen Hamilton covering the topic of estimation. Project estimation (whether software, hardware, network or research projects) is one the hardest areas organizations face when planning or executing work. Ian provides serious advice for implementing an estimation program.
SPaMCAST Five includes a guest essay by Paul Laberge of CCH Canada on fitting PPQA audit to an organization to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. If you have an idea for a guest essay contact Tom Cagley at , the Software Process and Measurement Cast welcomes guest essays!
Finally this ca...2007-03-2433 minSoftware Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 4: CMMI® and Six Sigma: Friends, Foes or Mud Wrestling Partners?SPaMCAST Four features an interview with Stasia Iwanicki of the David Consulting Group (). Stasia can be reach at . Stasia and host, Tom Cagley, discuss the how the CMMI and Six Sigma interact.
The discussion provides information for organization to decide which model makes sense and whether they can be applied at the same time. The discussion touched on the issue of whether a craft or factory model is healthier as a model for an information technology organizations in the 21st century. I believe the topic foreshadows its own mud wrestle in the future. Thoughts?
The essay in this cast is titled 'Models...2007-03-1132 minSoftware Process and Measurement CastShow Zero Is ReadyWelcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast, SPaMCAST, Show ZERO! Show Zero is being releasing to activate the RSS feeds, iron out the bugs, teach the podcaster the software and to prime your expectations.
The cast will typically follow a format that begins with a commentary or essay followed by an interview and listener comments. The interviews will address the wide range of software process improvement or measurement topics. The list of topics and interviews that are currently scheduled include:
Process and Product Quality Assurance
Estimation
Software measurement
Function Points
Other Functional Metrics
Outsourcing the Measurement Process
Overall the cast is in...2007-01-1804 min