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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 574 - Solutions Architect, An Interview with...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/11/24

SPaMCAST 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

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SPaMCAST 573 - Backlog Prioritization Workflow,...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/11/17

SPaMCAST 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

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35:16

SPaMCAST 572 - Testability, A Conversation with...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/11/10

SPaMCAST 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

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24:00

SPaMCAST 571 - The Art of Saying No, Jiu-Jitsu and...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/11/03

SPaMCAST 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

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24:49

SPaMCAST 570 - Sprint Goals, Values, Essays and...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/10/28

SPaMCAST 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

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18:51

SPaMCAST 569 - 5 Types of Meetings, QAs and Daily...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/10/20

SPaMCAST 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

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SPaMCAST 568 - Agile Mindset, Passion, and...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/10/13

This week in SPaMCAST 568 marks the return of Sandeep Koorse. Sandeep brings deep insight into the Agile mindset, passion, and experimentation. All three are required for a healthy team. Sandeep last appeared as part of SPaMCAST 511. Sandeep is an innovative leader with over 15 years of experience in helping companies achieve higher results through a careful evaluation of their processes and their technology. Known for determining the metrics and behaviors that promote consistent excellence then

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23:52

SPaMCAST 567 - Herding, Not A Solution To Work Entry,...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/10/06

This week in SPaMCAST 567 we discuss the impact of herding on work entry. Herding in decision making effectively takes “no” off the table, leading to uncontrolled work entry. This type of behavior is response-driven and dangerous. We will also have a visit from Gene Hughson to complete his three-part discussion of the solution architect. Today we discuss the solution architect as risk mitigation. Re-Read Saturday News This week in our re-read of , we have a chapter that needs to be read by anyone

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29:27

SPaMCAST 566 - Information Security, Ransomware, and...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/09/29

SPaMCAST 566 features our interview with Christopher Gerg. Security issues can range from clicking on the wrong thing in emails to ransomware and is painful and costly. Security might be everybody’s responsibility however someone needs to lead the charge. Our conversation covered the role of the CISO in today’s organization, security in software development, and cybersecurity in the real world. Chris’s bio: Christopher Gerg is the CISO and Vice President of Cyber Risk Management at Gillware. He is

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05:43

Agile Online Summit Promo

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/09/25

The dates for the third Agile Online Summit is getting close! If history is a harbinger, Tom Henricksen will serve up marvelous content for all agile practitioners in easily consumed chunks. I hope to "see" you there! Watch the video and then sign up at October 7 -11th online!

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18:47

SPaMCAST 565 - Three Ways Ways To Mess Up Sprint...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/09/22

SPaMCAST 565 tackles three ways to mess up sprint goals. Sprint goals are a statement of the value that teams strive to deliver. It is possible to complete all of the stories or work items only to realize that the team has lost sight of the goal. Alternately, it is possible to meet the goal and not complete all of the stories. We also have a promo for the Agile Online Summit This year’s summit will be held October 7 - 11th --- EVERYWHERE, it’s a virtual conference. Visit the website to sign-up

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SPaMCAST 564 - Tame Your Work Flow, Part 2, A...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/09/15

SPaMCAST 564 is part 2 of my conversation with Steve Tendon and Daniel Dioron. We discussed their new book . Steve and Danie ask the question “Do you need a high-performance enterprise management & governance approach improving planning, execution, and delivery while dealing with multiple projects, events, stakeholders and teams?”, the book and the interview probes potential answers. In order to answer the question, the three of us take a deep dive into applying Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints in

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35:20

SPaMCAST 563 - Tame Your Work Flow, Part 1, A...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/09/08

SPaMCAST 563 is part one of my conversation with Steve Tendon and Daniel Dioron. We discussed their new book Tame Your Work Flow. Steve and Daniel share deep insights into applying Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints in the real world. After you have listened to the conversation you will never view the flow of work as an esoteric topic. Steve, Daniel, and I had a wide-ranging conversation, I decided to ignore my own guideline on two-part interviews and let the tape run (metaphorically). We will

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SPaMCAST 562 - The Power of No, Real Planning, Essays...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/09/01

SPaMCAST 562 features our essay on the power of saying no. I firmly believe that unless you have control over the amount of work you take, you are asking for a trainwreck. The problem is that saying no is often harder than being late or over budget. We will also have a visit from the Software Sensei. Kim Pries is back to kick off September with an essay titled, Real Planning. While the actual plan might not be exactly what happens in real life, the act of planning is crucial. Re-Read Saturday

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SPaMCAST 561 - Making The Daily Scrum Work, Product...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/08/25

In SPaMCAST 561 we discuss making the Daily Scrum work for the mission it was intended. When a Daily Scrum or daily stand-up is not used for micro-planning and collaborating to achieve the team’s goal, they are occurring for a reason. Those meetings are scratching some other itch than planning, an itch that however unagile is often defended. When the goal of a daily meeting is something other than group planning there are more efficient and less expensive approaches even for highly agile teams to

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SPaMCAST 560 - A Scientific Method For Agile, A...

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2019/08/18

In SPaMCAST 560 we complete our wide-ranging interview with Al Shalloway. We continue our conversations about the troubles dogging classic agile, the Agile Industrial Complex, using a scientific approach to change, and FLEX. I recommend that you listen to SPaMCAST 559 before listening to this week’s podcast Mr. Shalloway’s bio: Al Shalloway is the creator of FLEX (FLow for Enterprise Transformation), a framework that is a platform for any practices consistent with Flow, Lean, and Agile, including

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SPaMCAST 559 - Time To Reinvent Agile, A Conversation...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/08/11

SPaMCAST 559 part one of our interview with Al Shalloway. I am breaking two guidelines this week. First, rarely do I bring guests back so quickly. And secondly, I have not broken an interview into two parts for 7 years (ish). The conversation with Al was full of huge ideas, s, concepts, and calls to action cutting any of the content did not make sense. Al and I talked about about the troubles dogging classic agile, the Agile Industrial Complex, using a scientific approach to change, and FLEX.

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20:06

SPaMCAST 558 - Story Points - Leave Them, QA Focus,...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/08/04

SPaMCAST 558 features our essay . Story Points are not evil and they may be useful in some circumstances. But like most tools, at some point, they lose focus. They have outlived their usefulness, therefore, I will leave them when at all possible. This week, Jeremy Berriault brings his QA Corner to the podcast. We talked about focus. How much focus is enough and how much is too much? Mr. Berriault has an opinion and stories to back his opinion up. Re-Read Saturday News In Chapter 15 of we

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SPaMCAST 557 - Unlocking Agility, Agile Mindset and...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/07/28

SPaMCAST 557 features our interview with Jorgen Hesselberg. We talked about his book , assessing agility, and whether leadership and structure lead culture when adopting an agile mindset. It is a thought-provoking and fun interview. Jorgen’s irrepressible nature shines through even when tackling tough topics! Jorgens Bio: “Jorgen Hesselberg is the author of and co-founder of Comparative Agility, a leading agile assessment, and continuous improvement platform. A proven thought leader of numerous

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SPaMCAST 556 - Agile Coaching Tools - Socratic...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2019/07/21

SPaMCAST 556 features our essay on Socratic Questioning. Questions are a critical tool that every coach, mentor or leader uses to help shape and improve the performance of those they interact with — I don’t think this statement should surprise anyone. That said, pushing past the concept of just asking questions, Socratic questioning is a formal and disciplined approach to getting the person answering the questions to synthesize and answer based on knowledge and logic. We also have a visit from

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