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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 361 – Why Software Measurement, Who Needs...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/09/27

This week’s Software Process and Measurement Cast includes two columns. The first is our essay on software measurement. When we measure we are sending an explicit message about what is important to the organization, and therefore sending an explicit signal about how we expect people to act. Remember the old adage, “you get what you measure.” Our second column this week is from Gene Hughson and his Form Follows Function blog. In this installment Gene throws down the gauntlet to ask the questions,

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28:37

SPaMCAST 360 - Steve Boronski, Prince2, Prince2 Agile

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/09/20

The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature interview with Steve Boronski. Steve and I had a great conversation about Agile and Prince2. The conversation focused on the new Prince2 Agile Project Management Best Practice extension to Prince2 and why the world needs another interpretation of Agile project management. Once you have listened to the SPaMCAST 360 revisit my first interview with Steve on . Steve is a Project and Program Management professional with many years practical

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49:35

SPaMCAST 359 - Reviews and Inspections, Independent...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/09/13

This week’s Software Process and Measurement Cast features three columns. The first our essay on Reviews and Inspections. Reviews and inspections are a critical tool for improving quality and team effectiveness. Whether you are using Agile or classic techniques improving your reviews and inspections will directly increase the value you deliver. We also have a new entry in the QA Corner with Jeremy Berriault. Jeremy and I discussed the value of independent QA. Anchoring the cast is a new

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41:45

SPaMCAST 358 - Julia Wester, The Manager’s Role In Agile

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/09/06

This week’s Software Process and Measurement features our interview with Julia Wester. Julia is an Improvement Coach at LeanKit and writes the Every Kanban Blog. Julia and I discussed the role of management in Agile. Is it time to throw out managers? Julia’s perspectives is that management must play a constructive role in helping Agile teams deliver the most value. Julia espouses Lean principles and considers herself on an eternal journey to make teams as happy, effective and customer-value

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51:19

SPaMCAST 357 – Mind Mapping, Who Needs Architects,...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/08/30

The Software Process and Measurement our essay on Mind Mapping. I view Mind Mapping as a great technique to stimulate creative thinking and organize ideas. Mind Mapping is one of my favorite tools. Note: this essay has a lot of visual examples, while there they are explained in the reading of the essay, I have also included them in a separate document for reference. We also feature Steve Tendon’s column discussing the TameFlow methodology and Chapter 4 of his great book, . Steve and I discussed

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SPaMCAST 356 - Steve Turner, Time and Inbox Management

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/08/23

The Software Process and Measurement 356 features our interview with Steve Turner. Steve and I talked time management and email inbox tyranny! If you let your inbox and interruptions manage your day you will deliver less value than you should and feel far less in control than you could! Steve’s Bio: With a background in technology and nearly 30 years of business expertise, Steve has spent the last eight years sharing technology and time management tools, techniques and tips with thousands of

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37:44

SPaMCAST 355 – Agile Success Factors, Who Owns QA,...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/08/16

The week’s Software Process and Measurement Cast features three columns. The first is our essay on Agile Success Factors. We recently surveyed a group of people actively involved in the software development field. In the essay we discuss the top ten (factors involved in successfully using Agile. This cast also includes a new entry in Jeremy Berriault’s QA Corner. Jeremy discussed the sticky topics of who owns QA (testing) and who owns quality. Jeremy’s take on ownership of testing and quality is

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46:42

SPaMCAST 354 -Allan Kelly, #NoProjects

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/08/09

The week’s Software Process and Measurement Cast features our interview with Allan Kelly. We talked #NoProjects and having a focus of delivering a consistent flow of value. The classic project framework causes us to focus on being on-time, on-budget and on-scope, but not on-value. If we don’t focus on delivering the maximum value we are doing both our customers and ourselves a great disservice. Allan Kelly advises teams from many different companies and domains on adopting and deepening Agile

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39:19

SPaMCAST 353 -Learning Styles, Microservices for All,...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/08/02

This week’s Software Process and Measurement Cast features three columns. The first is our essay on learning styles. Learning styles are useful to consider when you are trying to change the world or just and an organization. While opposites might attract in poetry and sitcoms, however rarely do opposite learning styles work together well in teams without empathy and a dash of coaching. Therefore, the coach and teams need to have an inventory of learning styles on the team. Models and active

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33:42

SPaMCAST 352 – Gil Broza, The Agile Mind-Set

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/07/26

Software Process and Measurement Cast 352 features our interview with Gil Broza. We discussed Gil’s new book The Agile Mind-Set. Do you know what the Agile Mind-Set is or how to get one? Gil’s new book explains the concept of the Agile Mind-Set and how you can find it in order to deliver more value! Gil Broza helps organizations, teams and individuals implement high-performance Agile principles and practices that work for them. His coaching and training clients – over 1,300 professionals in 40

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51:29

SPaMCAST 351 – Distributed Agile, Illusion of...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/07/19

Software Process and Measurement Cast 351 includes three columns. The first is our essay on distributed Agile. What is distributed Agile? The phrase "distributed Agile" is often used indiscriminately; therefore definitions can cover a wide range of situations and evoke a wide range of emotions. A precise definition encompasses three concepts. The first is a team, project or program that is using Agile techniques. The second is geographic distribution describing where team members are located. The

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SPaMCAST 350 - Arlene Minkiewicz, Technical Debt

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/07/12

Software Process and Measurement Cast 350 features our interview with Arlene Minkiewicz. Arlene and I talked technical debt. Our discussion included the definition of technical debt, a set of philosophies for technical debt and perhaps a few solutions. Regardless of philosophy or approach, a little technical debt goes a long way! Arlene F. Minkiewicz is the Chief Scientist at PRICE Systems, LLC with over 30 years of experience at PRICE building cost models. She leads the cost research activity for

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59:47

SPaMCAST 349 - Agile Testing, QA Corner - Test Cases,...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/07/05

To paraphrase Ed Sullivan, “We have a big, big show this week,” so we will keep the up front chit chat to a minimum. First up is our essay on Agile Testing. Even if you are not a tester, understanding how testing flows in Agile projects is important to maximize value. Second, we have a new installment from Jeremy Berriault’s QA Corner. In this installment Jeremy talks about test cases. More is not always the right answer. Anchoring the Cast is Steve Tendon’s column discussing the TameFlow

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SPaMCAST 348 - Woody Zuill, #NoEstimates

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/06/28

The Software Process and Measurement Cast features our interview with Woody Zuill. We talked about the concept and controversy swirling around #NoEstimates. Even if the concept is a bridge too far for you, the conversation is important because we talked about why thinking and questioning is a critical survival technique. As Woody points out, it is important to peer past the “thou musts” to gain greater understanding of what you should be doing! Woody Zuill has been programming computers for 30+

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43:37

SPaMCAST 347 – Agile Project Management, Conway’s Law...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/06/21

The Software Process and Measurement Cast includes three columns. The first is our essay on managing Agile projects and teams. I often say project management is dead. That does not mean that the pressures that drive the need to manage work have gone away. In the end the “what” of project management is important because control, discipline and coordination are needed tools to deliver value; the journey toward Agile is the reframing of the “how” of project management. This week Gene Hughson returns

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SPaMCAST 346 – Configuration Management, An Interview...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/06/14

The Software Process and Measurement Cast features our interview with Jon M Quigley. We discussed configuration management and his new book . Jon co-authored the book with Kim Robertson. Configuration management, the management and control of project deliverable, is one of the most critical practices anyone building a product, writing a piece of code or working on a project with more than one person involved must learn or face the consequences! Jon’s Bio: Jon M. Quigley PMP CTFL is a principal

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SPaMCAST 345 – Cognitive Biases, QA Corner, TameFlow

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/06/07

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 345 features our essay on Cognitive Biases and two new columns. The essay on cognitive bias provides important tools for anyone that works on a team or interfaces with other people! A sample for the podcast: “The discussion of cognitive biases is not a theoretical exercise. Even a relatively simple process such as sprint planning in Scrum is influenced by the cognitive biases of the participants. Even the planning process itself is built to use cognitive

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SPaMCAST 344 – Susan Parente, Agile Risk Management

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/05/31

Software Process and Measurement Cast 344 features our conversation with Susan Parente. We talked about Agile risk management. Risk is not always discussed in polite Agile circles however Susan suggests that if you do not have a plan to address risk you are asking for pain for yourself and everyone around you. Susan’s Bio Susan Parente is a Principal Consultant at S3 Technologies, LLC and an Associate Professor at Post University. She is an author, mentor and teacher focused on project and risk

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SPaMCAST 344 – Susan Parente, Agile Risk Management

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/05/31

Software Process and Measurement Cast 344 features our conversation with Susan Parente. We talked about Agile risk management. Risk is not always discussed in polite Agile circles however Susan suggests that if you do not have a plan to address risk you are asking for pain for yourself and everyone around you. Susan’s Bio Susan Parente is a Principal Consultant at S3 Technologies, LLC and an Associate Professor at Post University. She is an author, mentor and teacher focused on project and risk

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SPaMCAST 343 - Commitment In Agile Revisited, Hiring...

Software Process and Measurement Cast ·

2015/05/24

Software Process and Measurement Cast 343 includes two features. The first is our essay, Commitment, Revisited: Is Commitment Anti-Agile? We think not! Commitment is a core behavior for delivering business value effectively. Our second feature is a visit from the Software Sensei, Kim Pries. Kim reflects on hiring practices for software development. Among the nuggets from Kim is the reminder to keep in mind that the perfect employee does not exist, and you are unlikely to ever find someone who

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