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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 189 - Experimentation in Process Improvement...

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2012/06/04

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 189! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 189 features my essay on the use of experiments to support process improvement programs. The essay begins: Is the use of experiments part of your process improvement culture? When I’m at conferences or networking events, I get asked whether or not an idea or technique will work in a specific organization or situation. In many cases the answer I give is that in reality, it depends. I know that sounds

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35:58

SPaMCAST 188 - Siraj Sirajuddin, Agile,...

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2012/05/27

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 188! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 188 features my interview with Siraj Sirajuddin. We discussed agile, organizational change, listening, philosophy and a ton more! Siraj has provided excellent change management coaching and leadership to large and medium sized organizations like Extended Stay America, Ft. Huachuca AZ, DKB Household Brands, Railinc, Media Temple, EDF, Springfield TN Middle School, Ultimate Software, LabCorp, Elemica,

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SPaMCAST 187 - Who Owns Estimation In Agile Projects,...

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2012/05/20

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 187! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 187 features my essay on the roles of the PMO and agile team in Agile Estimation. I hope we will all still be friends when I am done. The essay begins: Why is the matter of who owns estimation in an agile project (or any type of project) a discussion that generates passion? In simplest terms, he who owns the estimate, owns the project agenda. The effect of having the wrong person or group “own”

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SPaMCAST 186 - Jo Ann Sweeney, Social Media and...

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2012/05/13

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 185! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 186 features my interview with Jo Ann Sweeney. We discussed using social media as a tool to support communications inside and outside projects. It was great to have Jo Ann back on the Cast. I recommend going back to to listen to our earlier interview after listening to this interview! Jo Ann Sweeney is a communications consultant who helps transformation teams win the support of their sponsors,

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20:36

SPaMCAST 185 - Narcissism of Small Differences,...

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2012/05/06

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 185! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 184 my essay titled the "Narcissism of Small Differences." This essay is based on comments made by Corey Haines in the . The essay begins: Every interview I do for the Software Process and Measurement Cast teaches me something about our industry and the people that populate it. Occasionally a topic is brought up that sets me off on a new path of exploration and that changes how I interact with the

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SPaMCAST 184 - Steve Boronski, Prince2, Project...

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2012/04/29

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 184! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 184 features my interview with Steve Boronski. We discussed PRINCE2® (PRojects IN Controlled Environments), which is a widely used project management method that navigates you through the essentials for running a project.PRINCE2 is a de facto standard developed and used extensively by the UK government and is widely recognised and used in the private sector, both in the UK and

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16:59

SPaMCAST 183 - Agile Release Planning Is A Necessity!

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2012/04/22

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 183! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 183 features my essay titled, Agile Release Planning Is A Necessity The essay begins . . . Release planning has even said to be not needed and a waste of time by those who feel that release planning is a retreat from agile. Alternately, it has been called both a black art and a communication vehicle by those who recognize it as a need. Simply put release planning is contentious. Why the

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SPaMCAST 182 - Corey Haines, Software Journeyman,...

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2012/04/15

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 182! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 182 features my interview with Corey Haines. We discussed the evolution of a software journeyman, coding, code retreats, a bit of philosophy and more. Corey's Bio: After 12 years of coding for money, Corey Haines said enough and went on a year-long, journeyman pair-programming tour. Traveling the world, pair-programming for room and board, he spent his time teaching, learning and just living as a

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12:58

SPaMCAST 181 - Manufacturing, Engineering or Craft?

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2012/04/08

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 181! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 181 features my essay titled, Manufacturing, Engineering or Craft? The essay begins . . . A few weeks ago I sat next to a gentlemen on a flight to Albuquerque. After a couple of glasses of wine we found we were in related fields. As the conversation progressed he confided in me that he did not understand why software projects were never on time, on budget or exactly what he wanted since software

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54:27

SPaMCAST 180 - Johanna Rothman, Transparency and Trust

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2012/04/01

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 180! The SPaMCAST 180 features my interview with Johanna Rothman. We discussed transparency and trust. Transparency and trust are generally discussed as core tenants of agile HOWEVER I would suggest they are core tenants for any type of team or manager. We also have a message from Peter Taylor, The Lazy Project Manager, on his new project . . . he needs our help. You might be wondering where the SPaMCAST 179 went. Lets just say SPaMCAST 179

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Updated SPaMCAST 178 - Al Pittampalli, Modern Meeting...

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2012/03/24

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 178! The SPaMCAST 178 features my interview with Al Pittampalli. We discussed his book, Read This Before Our Next Meeting, the modern meeting standard and how most meetings are in need of a makeover or avoiding. Al Pittampalli is the author of , the most popular Kindle book in the world during the week of its release. It was recently selected by renowned business book expert, Todd Sattersten as the #4 best business book of 2011 by and by the IBM

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Puled down SPaMCAST 178 due to a technical problem

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2012/03/20

I appologize however I have had to remove SPaMCAST 178 due to a tecnical problem. I will repost it as soon as humanly possible! Agian applogies to all of my listeners.

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20:03

SPaMCAST 177 - The Beginner's Mind

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2012/03/12

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 177! The SPaMCAST 177 features my essay titled The Beginner's Mind. The essay begins: Why is it easier for some organizations to innovate or to change more than others? Why do some organizations become less flexible after a new idea is successfully implemented? I believe that the concept of the beginner’s mind holds a substantial clue about why some people and organizations either embrace or resist change. Interested in becoming a radio

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SPaMCAST 176 - Jeff Dalton, CMMI, Scrum and Agile

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2012/03/04

The SPaMCAST 176 features my interview with Jeff Dalton. We discussed Agile, Scrum and the CMMI. A discussion that included more than just theory. Jeff is Broadsword’s President, Certified Lead Appraiser, CMMI Instructor, a Pilot, ScrumMaster, and author of “agileCMMI,” Broadsword’s leading methodology for incremental and iterative process improvement. He is the 2012 Chairman of the SEI’s Partner Advisory Board and President of the Great Lakes Software Process Improvement Network (GL-SPIN). In

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SPaMCAST 175 - Human Interaction While Testing On Two...

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2012/02/26

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 175! The SPaMCAST 175 features an essay titled Human Interaction While Testing On Two Continents. The essay begins: Testing is the means of proving that the development process has understood and built what was required. In its purist form it provides a set of proofs that validate the ‘whole’ development life cycle. Regardless of the test model used there is one overriding goal; to deliver the best product possible within the constraints of

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SPaMCAST Special - Podcamp Toronto 2012 - Podcasting...

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2012/02/26

Well I guess this means I am another year older and wiser. I know the second part is true because I spent the weekend drinking out of the firehouse that is Podcamp Toronto 2012. I wish there were more events like podcamp where you can be immersed ideas, knowledge and wisdom for a day or two. I always emerge from these events enriched. There were a number of great presentations and I will revisit some of them on the blog in the next few days however I wanted to share my presentation. I hope to

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SPaMCAST 174 - Karl Scotland, Kanban Thinking

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2012/02/19

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 174! The SPaMCAST 174 features my interview with Karl Scotland. We discussed his concept, Kanban Thinking Karl Scotland is a versatile software practitioner with over 15 years of experience covering development, project management, team leadership, coaching and training. For the last 10 years he has been successfully applying Agile methods, and most recently has been a pioneer and advocate of using Kanban Systems for software

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SPaMCAST 173 - Agile In A Waterfall Business

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2012/02/13

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 173! The SPaMCAST 173 features an essay titled Agile In A Waterfall Business. The essay begins: I am more than occasionally asked how agile techniques can work in environment where the business is waterfall. The underlying assumption of the question is that it can't. This is followed by a description of the constraints that the person asking the question uses to define an environment where agile does not make sense Interested in becoming a radio

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SPaMCAST 172 - Dr David Fraser, Relationship Mastery...

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2012/02/05

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 172! The SPaMCAST 172 features my interview Dr David Fraser. We discussed his book . If you are just focusing on the quantitative side of business relationships you have only half the tools you need to succeed! David Fraser, PhD, is a leading authority on relationship skills in professional and personal life and an international speaker. He is the author of “Relationship Mastery: A Business Professional’s Guide.” David has a track record of

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Five Year Anniversary - Press Release!

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2012/02/04

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,

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