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Software Process and Measurement Cast

Thomas M. Cagley Jr

SPaMCAST explores the varied world of software process improvement and measurement. The cast covers topics that deal with the challenges found in information technology organizations as they grow and evolve.

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SPaMCAST 594 - Behold the Cryptopreneurs, An...

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2020/04/05

The 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

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SPaMCAST 593 - Be Happy and Thrive, An Interview With...

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2020/03/29

The 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

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35:52

SPaMCAST 592 - Human-Centered Design and Women In...

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2020/03/22

The 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

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SPaMCAST 591 - Advice For Remote Teams, A Discussion...

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2020/03/19

The 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

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38:06

SPaMCAST 590 - Future of Testing, An Interview with...

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2020/03/15

The 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

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20:26

SPaMCAST 589 - Using Clean Language Questions To...

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2020/03/08

The 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

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SPaMCAST 588 - Project Management: It's All Bollocks,...

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2020/03/01

The 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

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SPaMCAST 587 - Fixing Your Scrum, An Interview with...

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2020/02/23

For 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

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40:05

SPaMCAST 586 - Great Big Agile and The Agile...

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2020/02/16

The 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

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34:15

SPaMCAST 585 - Most Agile Transformations Ignore...

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2020/02/09

The 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

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SPaMCAST 584 - The Art of Agile Product Ownership, An...

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2020/02/02

SPaMCAST 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

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SPaMCAST 583 - Pros and Cons of Hybridizing Agile...

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2020/01/26

Happy 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

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SPaMCAST 582 - IMPACT, 21st Century Change...

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2020/01/19

SPaMCAST 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

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SPaMCAST 581 - Technical Skills, Experimentation,...

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2020/01/12

SPaMCAST 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

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SPaMCAST 580 - The Future of the Workplace, An...

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2020/01/05

SPaMCAST 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

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SPaMCAST 579 - Fear-driven Agile Hybrids, When...

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2019/12/29

SPaMCAST 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

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SPaMCAST 578 - Business Agility Institute and HR...

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2019/12/22

SPaMCAST 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

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SPaMCAST 577 - Backlog Prioritization and Agile...

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2019/12/15

SPaMCAST 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

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28:19

SPaMCAST 576 - Learning and Experimentation, A...

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2019/12/08

SPaMCAST 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,

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SPaMCAST 575 - Messing Up Agile Hybrids, Deming and...

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2019/12/01

SPaMCAST 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

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