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PODCAST

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 21 - Mason, Sourcing Metrics Programs, Teams

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2007/11/05

Software Process and Measurement Show 21! Show 21 features an interview with Miranda Mason of Accenture on metrics consulting and sourcing programs. The interview has a ton of information on how to make metrics programs useful and how to approach sourcing these kinds of programs. MS Mason is the global Performance Management and metrics lead for Accenture’s Outsourcing practice. She has extensive experience in IT metrics, Balanced Scorecards, Six Sigma, and application outsourcing. Miranda

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SPaMCAST 20 Garmus, IFPUG Function Points, Tailoring

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2007/10/21

Software Process and Measurement Show 20! Show 20 features Part 2 of an interview with Dave Garmus discussing IFPUG Function Points. David Garmus is one of the Founders of The David Consulting Group (DCG). David is an acknowledged authority in the sizing, measurement and estimation of software application development. He is a Past President of the International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG) and a member of their Counting Practices Committee. Mr. Garmus is also a member of PMI, SEI and

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SPaMCAST 19 Garmus, IFPUG Function Points, Stockholm...

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2007/10/09

Software Process and Measurement Cast Show 19! Show 19 features an interview with Dave Garmus discussing IFPUG Function Points. David Garmus is one of the Founders of The David Consulting Group (DCG). David is an acknowledged authority in the sizing, measurement and estimation of software application development. He is a Past President of the International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG) and a member of their Counting Practices Committee. Mr. Garmus is also a member of PMI, SEI and

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SPaMCAST 18: Beck, Transparency, Life Lessons

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2007/09/24

Software Process and Measurement Show 18! Show 18 features an interview with Kent Beck discussing transparency. Kent Beck is the Founder and Director of Three Rivers Institute (TRI). His career has combined the practice of software development with reflection, innovation, and communication. His contributions to software development include patterns for software, the rediscovery of test-first programming, the xUnit family of developer testing tools, and Extreme Programming. He currently

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SPaMCAST 17: Radford, Measurement Data Trap

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2007/09/10

Software Process and MeasurementShow 17! Show 16 features an interview Paul Radford of Charismatek Software Metrics discussing using functional metrics to build software. Paul is one of the movers and shakers behind Charismatek Software Metrics a multifaceted organization that has brought us Function Point Workbench and a wide range of consulting. Paul is a master at making software measurement relevant to controlling and delivering software. Contact data: Phone: + 61 (0) 3 9696

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Special Edition: An open letter to IFPUG members:...

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2007/09/03

An open letter to IFPUG members: Board of Directors Election (This letter is not authorized by IFPUG or IFPUG's Board of Directors) Four Board of Director Candidates speak out on the Issues! I offered all of the candidates running for the IFPUG Board of Directors the opportunity to answer one question to be posted on the Software Process and Measurement Cast (SPaMCAST). The question was “in your opinion what is IFPUG’s most significant problem and if elected what would you do about

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SPaMCAST 16: Poppendieck, Lean, Systemic Thinking

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2007/08/26

Software Process and MeasurementShow 16! Show 16 features an interview with Mary Poppendieck discussing Lean Software Development processes. Mary Poppendieck As a seasoned leader in both operations and new product development, she brings a practical, customer-focused approach to software development problems. A popular writer and speaker, Mary’s classes on managing software development offer a fresh perspective on project management. Her book Lean Software Development: An Agile Toolkit,

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SPaMCAST 15: Goldfarb, Benchmarking, Rosenblatt

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2007/08/12

Software Process and Measurement Show 15! Show 14 features an interview with Scott Goldfarb discussing software baselines and benchmarks. Scott, the President of Q/P Management Group (http://www.qpmg.com/), is an international consultant and speaker with over thirty years of software experience. Scott specializes in helping organizations improve software quality and productivity through measurement. Scott can be contacted at sgoldfarb@qpmg.com. Ray Rosenblatt has contributed a review of

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SPaMCAST 14: Parthasarathy, Estimation, Book Review

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2007/07/29

Software Process and MeasurementShow 14! Show 14 features an interview with M.A. Parthasarathy discussing estimation and his new book “Practical Software Estimation Function Point Methods for Insourced and Outsourced Projects." Partha is the Head of Outsourcing Academy at the Strategic Global Sourcing unit at Infosys. In this role, he is responsible for enabling and developing competencies of the SGS Delivery team, specific to large outsourcing engagements. Partha can be reached at . The essay

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SPaMCAST 13: Gack, Lean Six Sigma, Outsourcing

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2007/07/15

Software Process and MeasurementShow 13! Six Month Anniversary Show Thirteen features an interview with Gary Gack on Lean Six Sigma. The interview is phenomenal! Gary is the founder of Process-Fusion.net and holds an MBA from the Wharton School. He is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. In addition an ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE), a Visiting Scientist with the Software Engineering Institute where he co-authored the "Measuring for Performance Driven Improvement 1" course

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SPaMCAST 12: Symons, COSMIC-FFP, Requirements

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2007/07/01

Show Twelve features the second part of an interview with Charles Symons on Cosmic Full Function Points. COSMIC – Full Function Points are one of the 4 functional metrics recognized by ISO as international standards. The two interviews included great material for anyone interested in IT measurement. Charles is the creator of MARKII Function Points and one of the founding members of COSMIC. Information on COSMIC can be found at http://www.cosmicon.com/advantagecs.asp and

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SPaMCAST 11: Symons, COSMIC-FFP, Inca Trail

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2007/06/17

Software Process and Measurement Cast 11! Show Eleven features Part One of an in depth interview with Charles Symons on the topic of COSMIC Full Function Points. Charles Symons is currently joint project leader of COSMIC, the Common Software Measurement International Consortium. Before leading the development of COSMIC-FFP, Charles invented the Mk II Function Point Analysis technique for sizing software requirements. Information on COSMIC can be found at and

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SPaMCAST TEN: Herron, SPI Advice, Seven Deadly Sins -...

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2007/06/03

Software Process and Measurement Cast 10! Show Ten features an interview with David Herron focusing on the thoughts and wisdom of a process improvement warrior. David is one of the founders of David Consulting Group, a practicing consultant and author. He is now actively invloved with professional coaching and can be reached throught either David Consulting Group () or Ontrack Coaching and Consulting( The essay for this cast is titled, The Seven Deadly Sins of Metrics Programs? We pick up

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SPaMCAST 9: Ferdinandi, Requirements, Seven Deadly Sins

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2007/05/20

Show Nine features an interview with Patricia Ferdinandi which begins an arc on the thorny topic of requirements. Patricia is uniquely qualified to begin this discussion as both a practicing consultant and author of the book titled A Requirements Pattern: Succeeding in the Internet Economy. Requirements are a core (maybe the core) concept of delivering ANY type of project. The essay for this cast is titled, The Seven Deadly Sins of Metrics Programs? We begin with the sin of pride or one metric

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SPaMCAST 8 - Build Management, Stephen Finegold,...

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2007/05/06

Show Eight features an interview with Stephen Finegoldon on the topic of build management. Build Management is one of those basic blocking and tackling issues that every organization must wrestle with but few do well. This is especially true for small and medium sized IT shops. Stephen Finegold is the managing partner of SFT Consulting, LLC (www.sftconsulting.com). SFT Consulting provides outsourced project management, custom software development, and process improvement consulting. Over the

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SPaMCAST Seven! Mind Mapping, Interview with Kenji...

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2007/04/23

SPaMCAST Seven! Show Seven features an interview with Kenji Hiranabe on using mind mapping in agile projects. Mind Mapping is a powerful technique to order information and concentrate communication. The interview with Mr. Hiranabe includes a large number of practical applications of the method to agile and plan based projects. Kenji Hiranabe, CEO of Change Vision, Inc (http://www.change-vision.com/index_en.html). Change Vision develops tools to help deliver effective projects. He is a

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SPaMCAST 5: An Interview with Ian Brown on...

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2007/03/24

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

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SPaMCAST 4: CMMI® and Six Sigma: Friends, Foes or...

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2007/03/11

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

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SPaMCAST 003 - Interview Interview with Capers Jones

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2007/02/25

The Software Process and Measurement CAST features a wide-ranging interview with Capers Jones, founder and Chief Scientist of Software Productivity Research (). As with any discussion with Capers, take out your pencil and paper and get ready to write. One of the great features of a podcast is that that you can hit the pause key and even back up. You will need it, it was a great interview. The essay for this podcast is titled, Measurement Proliferation, Guarding The Peace or Mutually Assured

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SPAMCAST 2 - Will Mcknight on PPQA Interview Conclusion

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2007/02/12

Will's interview includes a wealth of information on implementing PPQA with an organization. The basis for the interview is the presentation he will make at the SEPG 2007 Conference. Will has provided all mentioned documents at . He has provided a link on the home page: for SEPG 2007 PPQA Material The direct link is : Show Two's essay, "Keep the Ship of IT Pointed Towards Delivering Value" is a reflection on a lecture I attended by Jared Diamond. His lecture was in support of his book

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