Software Process and Measurement Cast
By Thomas M. Cagley Jr
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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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CleanSPaMCAST 187 - Who Owns Estimation In Agile Projects, Part 1 | 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” estimate can impact a wide range of behaviors and commitment. As we all know, budgets, estimates and plans are often construed as commitments, etched in stone, which may or may not make sense to those who actually have to design, code or test. The many forms of estimation are an integral part of the project landscape getting ownership right will have an impact on motivation, productivity and quality. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next The Software Process and Measurement Cast 188 will feature my interview with Siraj Sirajuddin. We discussed agile, organizational change, listening, philosophy and a ton more. | 20 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 186 - Jo Ann Sweeney, Social Media and Project Communications | 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 SPaMCAST 138 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, senior executives and end users. She is known for her ability to help teams understand the change from their audiences’ perspectives, as well as developing communication activities that catch their interest. Jo Ann specialises in helping clients develop activities that take audiences on a journey from awareness, through understanding, to support, involvement and commitment. Teams are able to deliver sticky change. Programmes have spanned skills development, product launches, office relocations, redundancies and redeployment, business process re-engineering, political lobbying, technology rollouts and brand makeovers for corporates, government departments and charities. Jo Ann shares her knowledge and experience online through the CommsAbilities blog [www.commsabilities.com/blog.asp], Worth Working Summiit [www.worthworkingsummit.com] and the Communicating Projects System [www.sweeneycomms.com/communicating-projects] She has more than 25 years experience and is a trained journalist, chartered marketer and fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, fellow of the Institute of Internal Communications and member of the Institute of Directors. A special Offer from Jo Ann to SPaMCAST listeners! Jo Ann is offering her new Communicating Projects System at 50% off. Follow the link below: http://www.sweeneycomms.com/communicating-projects/specialoffer Also we talked about RSA Animation which can be found at http://www.thersa.org/events/video/animate/rsa-animate-drive More Contact Information: Web: http://www.commsabilities.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/commsabilities Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next The Software Process and Measurement Cast 187 will feature an essay on the role of the PMO in Agile Estimation. I hope we will all still be friends when I am done. | 13 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 185 - Narcissism of Small Differences, Listener Comments | 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 SPaMCAST 182. 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 world around me. The interview with Corey Haines in the SPaMCAST 182 was one such interview, during the cast, Corey referred to the concept of the "narcissism of small differences" as a barrier to delivering value. His point was dead-on but after I did some research I discovered that like many other concepts this one is a bit more complicated. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next The Software Process and Measurement Cast 186 will feature my interview 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. | 6 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 184 - Steve Boronski, Prince2, Project Management | 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 internationally. Steve's Bio: Steve is a Project and Programme Management professional with many years practical experience developed in both the public and private sectors. He specialises in IT enabled Business Change assisting many organisations to use a structured approach to their business changes, from Portfolio to Programme and Project delivery mechanisms. Steve now spends most of his time travelling the world, training and consulting, helping people to learn and apply PRINCE2®, MSP® and P3O® all Best Practice Guidance freely available from the UK Cabinet Office for worldwide application. Contact Information: Email: steve.boronski@ilxgroup.com Web: http://www.ilxgroup.com Linked In: http://ow.ly/azUqh Prince 2 Official Site: http://www.prince-officialsite.com/ Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next The Software Process and Measurement Cast 185 will feature my essay titled the "Narcissism of Small Differences." This essay is based on comments made by Corey Haines in the SPaMCAST 182. | 29 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 183 - Agile Release Planning Is A Necessity! | 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 consternation over something so simple? Part of the angst is a relic of the past and part is a flaw in basic human nature. The first part is a memory of over planning we all have seen in some project and program methods and the second flaw is one of basic human nature in that when something is said it tends to be remembered (a delivery date for example). Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next The Software Process and Measurement Cast 183 features my interview with Steve Boronski. We discussed Prince 2 which is the standard for project management in the UK and Europe! | 22 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 182 - Corey Haines, Software Journeyman, Code Retreats and More | 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 knowledge-cross-pollinating, little, software craftsmanship bee. For the past three years, Corey has focused his attention on helping developers improve their fundamental software design skills through the use of focused-practice events, such as coderetreat. He currently specializes in training teams on fundamental development technical practices, as well as building projects and products when not on the road. Contact Data: http://coreyhaines.com/ Code Retreat: http://coderetreat.org/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/coreyhaines Email: coreyhaines@gmail.com A message from SPaMCAST's sponsor . . . The SPaMCAST 182 is sponsored by LeanKit Kanban. LeanKit Kanban is a software tool for kanban that is as simple to use as physical kanban. If you put it up on a touchscreen in your team area, it practically IS physical kanban. But your boards are available from anywhere, and updated in real-time. A slew of colors, icons, and avatars take your visual signaling to the next level. And the system tracks the metrics for you, providing analytics on bottlenecks, lead time, work distribution, process efficiency, and variability - for a single board or a whole company. It's kanban for the Lean enterprise. I am currently working on a book with three friends. We are using LeanKit Kanban as a mechanism to keep the project on track and organized. LeanKit allows us to share the Kanban board across the miles with ease! Visit LeanKit Kanban! (and say hello for the SPaMCAST!) Interested in becoming a radio star? If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next The Software Process and Measurement Cast 183 will feature my essay on release plans. Release plans are a critical tool in large agile projects. | 15 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 181 - Manufacturing, Engineering or Craft? | 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 development was engineering and his consultants had called development a factory. I paid for the next round of wine as I tried to dissuade my new friend that building, enhancing or maintaining software was not really like assembling a car. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next The Software Process and Measurement Cast 182 features my interview with Corey Haines, Software Journeyman. Simply put WOW! | 8 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 180 - Johanna Rothman, Transparency and Trust | 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 is now offically the the lost episode and we'll just see when it appears. Johanna Rothman works with managers and leaders to identify problems and seize opportunities around how they manage their product development. She focuses on removing management and technical staff impediments. Johanna was the Agile 2009 conference chair. She is the current AgileJournal.com technical editor. Johanna is the author of these books: - Manage Your Project Portfolio: Increase Your Capacity and Finish More Projects - The 2008 Jolt Productivity award-winning Manage It! Your Guide to Modern, Pragmatic Project Management - Behind Closed Doors: Secrets of Great Management - Hiring the Best Knowledge Workers, Techies & Nerds: The Secrets and Science of Hiring Technical People She is working on books about using agile practices to find a new job, and agile program management. And, she’s working on an electronic-only revision of the hiring book, due “soon.” She writes columns for Stickyminds.com and on “extreme project management” for Gantthead.com, and writes two blogs on her web site, jrothman.com, as well as a blog on createadaptablelife.com Recommendation! Buy Johanna's books and support the Software Process and Measurement Cast, just follow the link! Contact Data:| Email: jr@jrothman.com Web: www.jrothman.com Blogs: http://www.jrothman.com/blog/mpd/ http://www.jrothman.com/blog/htp/ http://www.createadaptablelife.com/ Support the Software Process and Measurement Cast by buying any of the books discussed on the SPaMCAST's through our Amazon Associate Account. I have a page on my blog with links to all of the books that have been discussed on the podcast. The SPaMCAST gets a tiny commission on the sale that will be used to defray hosting costs and upgrading equipment. SPaMCAST Bookshelf Interested in becoming a radio star?If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next: The Software Process and Measurement Cast 181 will feature my essay currently titled, IT: No Factory Here. The essay wrestles why the metaphor of a factory is used to describe the development and maintenance of software. | 1 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanUpdated SPaMCAST 178 - Al Pittampalli, Modern Meeting Standard | 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 Read%20This%20Before%20Our%20Next%20Meeting">Read This Before Our Next Meeting, 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 Competitive Edge Book Club as their Q1 2012 read. Al has been featured in various major media and popular publications such as Forbes, Huffington Post, CBS, and American Express Open Forum. He helps Fortune 500 companies provoke change in the status quo. You can learn more about Al at: ModernMeetingStandard.com. Want to buy Al's book? Read%20This%20Before%20Our%20Next%20Meeting">Hadcover Read%20This%20Before%20Our%20Next%20Meeting">Kindle Contact Data: Email: al.pittampalli@gmail.com Twitter: @Pittampali Web: http://modernmeetingstandard.com/about-al/ Support the Software Process and Measurement Cast by buying any of the books discussed on the SPaMCAST's through our Amazon Associate Account. I have a page on my blog with links to all of the books that have been discussed on the podcast. The SPaMCAST gets a tiny commission on the sale that will be used to defray hosting costs and upgrading equipment. Interested in becoming a radio star? If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering%20Software%20Project%20Management:%20Best%20Practices,%20Tools%20and%20Techniques">Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next: The Software Process and Measurement Cast 179 will feature my essay currently titled, IT: No Factory Here. The essay wrestles why the metaphor of a factory is used to describe the development and maintenance of software. | 24 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 177 - The Beginner's Mind | 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 star? If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next: The Software Process and Measurement Cast 178 will feature my interview with Al Pittampalli. We discussed a modern meeting standard and his book, Read This Before Our Next Meeting. This is an important interview for EVERYONE! | 11 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 176 - Jeff Dalton, CMMI, Scrum and Agile | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 176! The SPaMCAST 176 features an 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 2008 he coined the term Process Debt to describe the crushing, over-bearing processes too many companies employ to achieve a CMMI rating. In 2009 he was awarded the prestigious Software Engineering Institute’s SEI Member Award for Outstanding Representative for is work uniting the Agile and CMMI communities together through his popular blog “Ask the CMMI Appraiser.” He holds degrees in Music and Computer Science and builds experimental airplanes in his spare time. Contact Data: Email: appraiser@broadswordsolutions.com. Twitter: @CMMIAppraiser Blog: http://askthecmmiappraiser.blogspot.com/ Web: http://www.broadswordsolutions.com/ Interested in becoming a radio star? If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next: The Software Process and Measurement Cast 177 will feature my essay on the beginners mind. The essay wrestles with the question, why is easier for some people and organizations to embrace new ideas? | 4 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 175 - Human Interaction While Testing On Two Continents | 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 time, budget and scope. Meeting the goal of testing requires a strong level of interaction and communication between the testing and development teams. This requirement becomes an imperative when testing occurs on two continents. Interested in becoming a radio star? If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next: The Software Process and Measurement Cast 176 will feature my interview with Jeff Dalton. We discussed Agile, Scrum and the CMMI! | 26 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | CleanSPaMCAST Special - Podcamp Toronto 2012 - Podcasting To A Niche Market | 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 be back next year to both learn and hangout with my friends Luke and John! The copy from the brouchure: Podcasting To A Niche Market, Revisited or Podcasting To A Professional IT Audience Podcasting to a niche market is about balancing content with audience needs. The examples from the Software Process and Measurement Cast which podcasts to a professional IT audience for the past five years is used to provide examples of the additional complication of reaching a niche audience. One example of a complication is having less knowledge about the audience due to professional complexity and geographic dispersion. Questions Answered 1. How can I grow the audience for a niche audience? 2. How can you use the professional journals to target your audience and interviewees? 3. Sales tool or knowledge transfer vehicle, which work? | 26 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 174 - Karl Scotland, Kanban Thinking | 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 development. Currently an Agile Coach with Rally Software in the UK, Karl is a founding member of the Lean Software and Systems Consortium and the Limited WIP Society, and has previously championed Agile and Lean Thinking with the BBC, Yahoo! and EMC Consulting. Karl writes about his latest ideas on his blog at http://availagility.co.uk/. Want to get in touch with Karl? Linked In http://www.linkedin.com/in/karlscotland Blog http://availagility.co.uk/ Twitter https://twitter.com/#!/kjscotland A message from SPaMCAST's sponsor . . . THe SPaMCAST 174 is sponsored by LeanKit Kanban. LeanKit Kanban is a software tool for kanban that is as simple to use as physical kanban. If you put it up on a touchscreen in your team area, it practically IS physical kanban. But your boards are available from anywhere, and updated in real-time. A slew of colors, icons, and avatars take your visual signaling to the next level. And the system tracks the metrics for you, providing analytics on bottlenecks, lead time, work distribution, process efficiency, and variability - for a single board or a whole company. It's kanban for the Lean enterprise. I have been using LeanKit Kanban for a personal project my wife and I are working on. LeanKit allows us to share the Kanban board across the miles with ease! Visit LeanKit Kanban! (and say hello for the SPaMCAST!) Interested in becoming a radio star? If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next: The Software Process and Measurement Cast 175 feature an essay titled, Do You Have Trust, Passion and A Beginners Mind? An important set of concepts for ANY framework you might be adopting. | 19 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 173 - Agile In A Waterfall Business | 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 star? If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 173 will feature my interview with Karl Scotland. We discussed Kanban Thinking! | 12 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 172 - Dr David Fraser, Relationship Mastery A Business Necessity! | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 172! The SPaMCAST 172 features my interview Dr David Fraser. We discussed his book Relationship Mastery: A Business Professional’s Guide. 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 pioneering new approaches to old problems. He has delivered major projects for government and private sector clients in challenging situations and set up a number of entrepreneurial ventures. He is a business owner, and a Chartered Engineer with a First Class Honours degree and a PhD from Glasgow University and an MBA from Strathclyde University. He is a qualified commercial mediator and a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Trainer and has studied with leading proponents of these disciplines. David applies his unusual blend of expertise to supporting disparate groups working together in complex circumstances, including major collaborative projects and matters of national importance. In addition to his work on relationship management with corporate clients, David runs workshop and coaching programs on personal and relationship mastery for both organizations and individuals, focusing on the potential to leverage results. David also finds the approach set out in his books to be extremely helpful in his home and family environment. David lives with his wife and three children in Glasgow, Scotland and sails on the West Coast of Scotland when time permits. Buy the dead tree version! Kindle Version For more information and resources and to connect with David Fraser, please visit WEB: http://www.drdavidfraser.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/drdavidfraser Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidfraser Email: david@davidfraser.com Shameless Ad for my book! Looking for a proect management reference to keep close at hand? Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Buy the book! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 173, Agile in a waterfall business. Enough said! | 5 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | CleanFive Year Anniversary - Press Release! | 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, Leankit Kanban, Bandit Software, LLC · Dean Leffingwell author of Scaling Software Agility and others · Peter Taylor author of many books including The Lazy Project Manager · Elizabeth Harrin author, award winning blog, The Girl’s Guide to Project Management · Tim Lister, co-author of Adrenaline Junkies and Template Zombies · David Anderson the author of Agile Management for Software Engineering · Kent Beck, pioneer in Agile Methods · Scott Ambler, though leader in Test Driven Development · Ivar Jacobson, developer of Use Cases · Grady Booch, discussing Life, the Universe and Development The Cast covers topics that deal with the challenges of how work is done in information technology organizations as they grow and evolve. The show combines commentaries, interviews and feedback to serve up ideas, opinions, advice and facts. In a nutshell, the Cast has provided and will continue to provide advice for and from practitioners, methodologists, pundits and consultants. The editor, Tom Cagley, is a leading consultant in software development process improvement, the Vice President of Consulting for the David Consulting Group, Past President of the International Function Point Users Group and co-author of Mastering Software Project Management. The Software Process and Measurement Cast can be found at www.spamcast.net. It is also available on all major podcast services including iTunes and the Zune Marketplace. All previous episodes are available download. The Cast currently enjoys 10,000 downloads a month, up 20% in the past year It is delivered as a free public service to the information technology community and has listeners across the globe. Contact: Thomas M. Cagley Jr. Editor | 4 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 171 - Meta-Cast, Metrics Minute, Customer Satisfaction | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 171! The SPaMCAST 171 includes a double feature! Part One is Meta-Cast discussing where the Cast has been and where it is going. The short answer is 2012 is going to really COOL! Part Two is an entry in the Metrics Minute. We tackle Customer Satisfaction. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniquesco-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Buy the book! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 172 will my interview with Dr. David Fraser. We discussed his book Relationship Mastery, A Business Professional’s Guide. Can you answer the question why are relationships important in business? You will know the answer after the interview! | 29 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 170 - Hillel Glazer, High Performance Operations, CMMI, Agile | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 170! Happy fifth anniversary from Amsterdam! The SPaMCAST 170 features my interview Hillel Glazer. We discussed his book High%20Performance%20Operations:%20Leverage%20Compliance%20to%20Lower%20Costs,%20Increase%20Profits,%20and%20Gain%20Competitive%20Advantage%20(FT%20Press%20Operations%20Management)%20">High Performance Operations: Leverage Compliance to Lower Costs, Increase Profits, and Gain Competitive Advantage and many other topics like the CMMI and Agile. Hillel Glazer is recognized as the world’s leading authority on introducing lean and agile concepts into the compliance-driven world. He’s helped companies of all sizes and industries around the world successfully streamline their operations, increase value, and expose and eliminate practices that prevent them from achieving their performance goals. And, he does so while simultaneously accounting for all the external compliance pressures on their operations. Hillel’s professional passion is to work with companies motivated to achieve world-class operations and excellence. His diverse experience base includes aerospace/defense and systems engineering, large and small consulting practices, Federal agencies, dot-com operations and financial, insurance, medical and transportation systems development and support. Having started in manufacturing where he learned the fundamentals of lean production, for more than the most recent decade, as a consultant, Hillel’s been successfully pioneering the introduction of lean philosophies, methods and techniques into businesses and industries otherwise believed to be either too chaotic or too highly restricted in freedom by their compliance and regulation requirements to be able to adopt high performance approaches. Hillel is an in-demand speaker, presenter, and facilitator. (See where he’ll show up next.) He is widely read, broadly published, and appears worldwide on the topics pertaining to operational excellence in compliance-driven industries. His work appears in many publications including periodicals and the texts, CMMI for Services, 2nd Edition, CMMI for Development, 3rd Edition, and Integrating CMMI and Agile Development. His Baltimore-based company, Entinex, has a global reach that focuses on generating powerful results for high performance operations among companies motivated to be lean, agile, and achieve world-class levels of operational excellence. He lives in the Baltimore suburbs with his fabulous wife and four amazing children. If you are going to buy Hillel's book and want to support the SPaMCAST please use the following link which uses the SPaMCAST's Amazon Associate account. High%20Performance%20Operations:%20Leverage%20Compliance%20to%20Lower%20Costs,%20Increase%20Profits,%20and%20Gain%20Competitive%20Advantage%20(FT%20Press%20Operations%20Management)%20">Buy the book! Contact Data: Web: http://hillelglazer.com Web: http://www.entinex.com/ Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hillelglazer Twitter: http://twitter.com/hi11e1 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Entinex-Inc/263402040088?ref=ts Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering%20Software%20Project%20Management:%20Best%20Practices,%20Tools%20and%20Techniques%20">Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Mastering%20Software%20Project%20Management:%20Best%20Practices,%20Tools%20and%20Techniques%20">Buy the book! Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 171 will feature a b | 22 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 169 - Serial Mono-tasking, Book Review - Strategic Project Portfolio Management | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 169! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 169 features the second part of my essay, The Case Against Multi-tasking. This installment is titled Serial Mono-tasking in Action. This installment will focus on what can be done to multitask less and serial mono-task more. Part Two - SPaMCAST 171 Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering%20Software%20Project%20Management:%20Best%20Practices,%20Tools%20and%20Techniques%20">Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next The Software Process and Measurement Cast 170 will mark the Cast's Fifth Anniversary! We celebrate with my interview with Hillel Glazer. We discussed his new book High%20Performance%20Operations:%20Leverage%20Compliance%20to%20Lower%20Costs,%20Increase%20Profits,%20and%20Gain%20Competitive%20Advantage%20(FT%20Press%20Operations%20Management)">High Performance Operations, process, agile, the CMMI and all sorts of great topics! | 15 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 168 - Bill Smith, CMMI Training, Marketing Change | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 168! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 168 features my interview with Bill Smith and his Twitter alterego @CMMIROX. We discussed CMMI training, marketing change and other topics that will give you a leg up on making 2012 a winner! Bill Smith is President and CEO of Leading Edge Process Consultants, an SEI Partner with offices in Virginia and New York. He was the SEI’s 2010 Outstanding Member Representative, and has been honored with an Outstanding Presentation award at the NDIA CMMI Technology Conference and User Group each of the past three years. As an SEI-Certified Introduction to CMMI Instructor, Bill teaches the CMMI publicly every six weeks at his training facility in Reston, Virginia. He has taught the Introduction to CMMI course to over 1100 students coast-to-coast – including onsite deliveries at Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, AT&T, the IRS, and FEMA. Bill served as consultant, appraiser, and trainer with the Systems and Software Consortium (SSCI) from 2002 through 2007. He has guided multiple organizations to various CMMI or SW-CMM maturity levels, led numerous appraisals, and chaired or served on a half dozen Engineering Process Groups. Bill’s career has included jobs as an artificial intelligence programmer with IBM and advanced systems engineer with EDS. Overall, he has 27 years of software/systems engineering experience in management and technical positions. Bill has an M.S. in Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University. Bill offers his CMMI perspectives regularly as CmmiRox on twitter and on his corporate Facebook page. He also maintains his own social network, CMMI Rocks!, to support students who’ve attended his CMMI classes. Bill’s non-professional passions include music, running, and the outdoors. Contact Information: Web: http://www.cmmitraining.com/ Twitter: @cmmirox Email: bill@cmmitraining.com Interested in becoming a radio star? If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next The Software Process and Measurement Cast 169 will feature part two of my essay on multitasking. This part will focus on what can be done to multitask less and serial mono-task more. | 8 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 167 - The Case Against Multitasking | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 167! Happy News Years! The SPaMCAST 167 features an essay titled The Case Against Multitasking. The essay begins: To multitask or not to multitask, that is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of mono-tasking or to take arms against a sea of trouble and by opposing do more...at least appear to do more. Is the discussion of mono-tasking versus multitasking a tempest in a teapot, a true productivity killer or perhaps are we really discussing how we segment work? Depending on how you define the word, I believe it is the later. The problem is that like so many other words we have conflated a number of concepts into a broader idea. Interested in becoming a radio star? If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next The Software Process and Measurement Cast 168 will feature my interview with Bill Smith and his Twitter alterego @CMMIROX. We discussed CMMI training, marketing change and other topics that will enlighten 2012! | 1 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 166 - Paul Byrnes, CMMI, SCAMPI | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 166! The interview in the SPaMCAST 166 is with Paul Byrnes. We discussed the changes to the SCAMPI 1.3 method of appriasing the CMMI and more! The interview is loaded with data for anyone that uses the CMMI! THis is Paul's third appearance on the SPaMCAST (a returning STAR). If you have not listened to Paul's first two interviews hear are the links to the SPaMCAST 63 and SPaMCAST 81. As an Air Force officer Paul was responsible for managing advanced software technology transition projects at Hanscom AFB, MA. These were typically joint government/industry funded projects aimed at significantly improving the efficiency of DoD software development processes and services. At the SEI, Paul was the SEI CMM® Based Appraisal (CBA) Project Leader. Responsible for developing all published versions of SCE and the initial CBA IPI method (V0.3). A principal developer of the CMM® Appraisal Framework (CAF). Developed, delivered, and managed teams delivering CMM based appraisal methods and training services. At ISD, as a founder, principal, Managing Director, and CTO, Paul was the principal architect of ISD’s Comprehensive Appraisal Method (CAM); a draft version was an input method to SCAMPISM V1.1. He was responsible for managing, leading development, and also delivering all standard ISD products for their appraisal, consulting, and training service lines. Paul is a currently a member of the SCAMPI LA BoK Advisory Board and a member of its High Maturity Working Group. He participated on the Enterprise SPICE Architecture Team and the SCAMPI V1.3 Upgrade Team. Paul was included in the 1995 Who’s Who in the East, the 1998 Who’s Who in Media and Communications, the 1999 Who’s Who in America, and the 2000 Who’s Who in the World. Contact information: Email: pdbyrnes@isd-inc.com Website: http://isd-inc.com Interested in becoming a radio star? If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 165 will feature an essay from the Metrics Minute or a discusson of mono-tasking versus multi-tasking . . .either will be worth waiting for! | 25 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 165 - IT-CMF - A Framework, A Certification and More | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 165! The SPaMCAST 165 features an essay that answers the questions, "so what exactly is IT-CMF?” and “why do we need another model?” The essay begins: On Thursday morning I checked into a testing center to test the knowledge and skills that are central to understanding and leveraging the IT Capability Maturity Framework (IT-CMF) and also to certify. When I completed the exam I tweeted my results to the world and got resounding response of . . .”so what exactly is IT-CMF?” and “why do we need another model?” Interested in becoming a radio star? If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 166 features my interview with Paul Byrnes of ISD. Paul and I discussed the recent changes to the SCAMPI process for appraising the CMMI and potential changes coming in the future. One word - EXCITING. | 18 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 164 - Joseph Raynus, Quantitative Business Process Management | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 164! The interview on the Software Process and Measurement Cast 164 is with Joseph Raynus. Joe and I discussed his bookImproving Business Process Performance: Gain Agility, Create Value, and Achieve Success and quantitative business process management. Joseph Raynus is the founder of ShareDynamics, Inc. a Business Process Management and Process Improvement consulting company in Lexington, Ma. He provides training and consulting services in the area of business performance management and quantification by helping his customers institute measurement frameworks and manage their Process Improvement/BPM initiatives at all levels of organization. Joseph provides education, training, mentoring and is a frequent speaker at a number of professional organizations and conferences that include IEEE, PMI, ASQ and SAP BPM. Joseph is also an Adjunct Professor at Northeastern University Graduate School of Engineering, where he teaches courses in Information Systems Planning and Business Process Engineering. His latest book “Improving Business Process Performance: Gain Agility, Create Value and Achieve Success” presents an approach to a workable process to help an organization maintain clarity of purpose, bridge the gap between the strategic and tactical views, and apply structure to how it monitors its progress. His first book "Process Improvement with CMM" is also available in Chinese and Japanese. Contact Data: Web: http://www.sharedynamics.com/ Email: joer@sharedynamics.com Interested in sponsoring the SPaMCAST? If you are interested in being a sponsor please contact me at SPaMCASTinfo@gmail.com for a rate sheet or to discuss options. Interested in becoming a radio star? If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 165 will feature an essay from the Metrics Minute or a discusson of mono-tasking versus multi-tasking . . .either will be worth waiting for! | 11 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 163 - Metrics Minute - Agile Metrics, Return on Investment, ROI | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 161! The SPaMCAST 163 features an entry in the Metrics Minute. We discusse Retun on Investment. ROI is critical factor in proioritization whether at an epic or a story level! The PMO Leader of the Year Award will be presented to the PMO Leader, nominated by their PMO team, who shows the most excellent leadership and understanding of what a PMO can deliver to a business. A panel of independent judges will review all submissions to consider how each nominee has led their PMO over at least the last 12 months and how they plan to grow the PMO under their stewardship in the coming months. Interested in the PMO Leader of the Year award? Check out www.leadingsuccessfulpmos.com Interested in becoming a radio star? If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team."Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 164 features my interview with Joe Raynus. Joe and I discussed Quantitative Business Process Management. A great discussion on measurement and business process improvement. | 4 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 162 - Rafal Los, Security Strategy and KPIs | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 162! The SPaMCAST 162 features my interview with Rafal Los discussing security and key process indicators for measuring secutity. Rafal Los, Enterprise and Cloud Security Strategist for Hewlett-Packard Software, combines over a decade of deep technical expertise in information security and risk management with a critical business perspective. From technical research to building and implementing enterprise application security programs, Rafal has a proven track record with organizations of diverse sizes and verticals. He is a sought after speaker at both public and private information security and quality conferences, and has presented at events produced by OWASP, ISSA, SecTor, Black Hat, Defcon, and SANS and many others. Staying active and contributing to the community - he participates in OWASP, the Cloud Security Alliance and other industry groups. His blog, Following the White Rabbit, with his unique perspective on enterprise security and cloud has amassed a following from his industry peers, business professionals, and even the media and can be found at http://hp.com/go/white-rabbit. Prior to joining HP, Los defined what became the software security program and served as a security lead at a Global Fortune 100. Los also contributed to the global organization's security and risk-management strategy internally and with their customers. Rafal prides himself on being able to add a 'tint of corporate realism' to information security. Rafal received his B. S. in Computer Information Systems from Concordia University, River Forest, Ill. Contact Data for Raf Blog: http://hp.com/go/white-rabbit Email: rafal.los@hp.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Wh1t3Rabbit Interested in becoming a radio star? If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 163 will feature an agile metric selection from the Metrics Minute. | 27 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 161 - Metrics Minute - Agile Metrics Overview The PMO Leader of the Year Award will be presented to the PMO Leader, no | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 161! The SPaMCAST 161 provides an overview of a pallet of metrics tailored to agile projects. The essay begins: When talking about metrics to measure agile processes one should begin by defining “why” you want to measure followed immediately by “what” we will do with the data when we know it. As I have noted before there are only two reasons to measure. The first is to generate specific behaviors and secondly to predict the future. Organizational goals provide the rational for what to measure and the type of measure determines whether it drives behavior or provides direction. Interested in the PMO Leader of the Year award? Check out www.leadingsuccessfulpmos.com The PMO Leader of the Year Award will be presented to the PMO Leader, nominated by their PMO team, who shows the most excellent leadership and understanding of what a PMO can deliver to a business. A panel of independent judges will review all submissions to consider how each nominee has led their PMO over at least the last 12 months and how they plan to grow the PMO under their stewardship in the coming months. Interested in becoming a radio star? Are you interested in writing and reading reviewing tools or books? Drop me a note at spamcastinfo@gmail.com if you have an opinion! Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 162 features my interview with Rafal Los on security and metrics desinged for security practices! | 20 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 160 - Dean Leffingwell, Scaling Agile | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 160! The SPaMCAST 160 features my interview Dean Leffingwell. We discussed scaling agile and his books Scaling Software Agility: Best Practices for Large Enterprises and Agile Software Requirements: Lean Requirements Practices for Teams, Programs, and the Enterprise (Agile Software Development Series) . Dean Leffingwell is an entrepreneur, executive, author and consulting methodologist who provides agile transformation consulting services to large software enterprises. Recently, Mr. Leffingwell was founder and CEO of consumer marketing identity company, ProQuo, Inc.He also served as chief methodologist to Rally Software (www.rallydev.com) where he focused on the application of agile development methods to large scale software development. Formerly, Mr. Leffingwell served as Sr. Vice President to Rational Software (now IBM’s Rational Division), where his responsibilities included development and commercialization of the Rational Unified Process (RUP), ClearQuest, RequisitePro and the company’s methodology and product training courses. Mr. Leffingwell has been a student, coach and author of contemporary software development and management practices throughout his career. His most recent book, Agile Software Requirements: Lean Requirements Practices for Teams, Programs, and the Enterprise (Agile Software Development Series) , was published by Addison-Wesley in January of 2011. This book provides practical, agile approaches to managing software requirements for teams and teams of teams, as well as practices that scale to the full enterprise architecture and portfolio level. His prior book, Scaling Software Agility: Best Practices for Large Enterprises , focuses on the application of agile methods to large, distributed development organizations. He is also the lead author of the text Managing Software Requirements: First and Second Editions also from Addison-Wesley. Mr. Leffingwell holds a Masters Degree in Engineering from the University of Colorado in Boulder. Contact Data: Blog: www.scalingsoftwareagility.wordpress.com Email: Deanleffingwell@gmail.com Sponsor . . . THe SPaMCAST 160 is sponsored by LeanKit Kanban. LeanKit Kanban is a software tool for kanban that is as simple to use as physical kanban. If you put it up on a touchscreen in your team area, it practically IS physical kanban. But your boards are available from anywhere, and updated in real-time. A slew of colors, icons, and avatars take your visual signaling to the next level. And the system tracks the metrics for you, providing analytics on bottlenecks, lead time, work distribution, process efficiency, and variability - for a single board or a whole company. It's kanban for the Lean enterprise. I have been using LeanKit Kanban for a personal project my wife and I are working on. LeanKit allows us to share the Kanban board across the miles with ease! Visit our sponsor at LeanKit Kanban Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Softw are Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 160 will discuss agile metrics! Are they the same? Are there philosophical issues you need to be aware of? Agile metrics . . . be here next week! | 13 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 159 - Systems Thinking and Process Improvement | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 159! The SPaMCAST 159 features my essay titled, Systems Thinking and Process Improvement. The essay begins: Many process improvement programs falter when, despite best efforts, they don't improve the overall performance of IT. The impact of fixing individual processes can easily get lost in the weeds, the impact overtaken by the inertia of the overall systems. I think this is a situation we can all recognize. Systems Thinking is a mechanism for addressing complex, hard to solve problems. The Software Process and Measurement Cast is looking for listeners that are interested in wrting and sharing reviews of thier favorate tools. Have a favorite? Send me an email and we can discuss making you an internet star! Reminder from SPaMCAST 158 Peter Taylor has also provided two copies of his book The Lazy Project Manager for Software Process and Management listeners. I will draw two names at random (not random names) on November 27th and Peter will send the winners a copy. To participate send an email to spamcastinfo@gmail.com with the subject line "Lazy Project Manager." Include you full shipping address. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 160 will feature an interview with Dean Leffingwell, the author several books including Scaling Software Agility. If you will ever be involved in scaling agily to the organizaiton level this is an important interview. | 6 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 158 - Peter Taylor, The Lazy Project Manager | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 158! The SPaMCAST 158 features my interview with Peter Taylor. We discussed his book The Lazy Project Manager. Peter and I discussed how to be an effective and effiecent project manager and still have a balanced life! Peter is a dynamic and commercially astute professional who has achieved notable success in Project Management. His background is in project management across three major business areas over the last 26 years, MRP/ERP systems with various software houses and culminating in his current role with Infor, Business Intelligence (BI) with Cognos, and product lifecycle management (PLM) with Siemens. He has spent the last 7 years leading PMOs and developing project managers and is now focusing on project based services development with Infor. He is also an accomplished communicator and leader and is a professional speaker as well as the author of ‘The%20Lazy%20Project%20Manager:%20How%20to%20be%20twice%20as%20productive%20and%20still%20leave%20the%20office%20early">The Lazy Project Manager’ (Infinite Ideas) and ‘Leading%20Successful%20PMOs%20">Leading Successful PMOs’ (Gower) and ‘The%20Lazy%20Winner%20">The Lazy Winner’ (Infinite Ideas). More information can be found at www.thelazyprojectmanager.com and www.thelazywinner.com – and through his free podcasts in iTunes. Also, if you are interested in getting published, check out the ‘Get Published’ site – www.pmpublished.com Peter's email address: Peter.Taylor@infor.com Special Offer: Peter has also provided two copies of The Lazy Project Manager for Software Process and Management listeners. I will draw two names at random (not random names) on November 27th and Peter will send the winners a copy. To participate send an email to spamcastinfo@gmail.com with the subject line "Lazy Project Manager." Include you full shipping address. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering%20Software%20Project%20Management:%20Best%20Practices,%20Tools%20and%20Techniques%20">Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 159 will probably feature an essay on systems think but it might be an essay on the impact of fear . . .either will very interesting! | 30 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 157 - Why Measure, Systems Thinking Prelude | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 157! The SPaMCAST 157 answers the question, "why measure?" The essay begins: I was recently asked the question that, by its sheer simplicity, stopped me in my tracks. It was "why measure?" I wandered through a number of high minded and academic reasons describing why you should measure. Interested in sponsoring the SPaMCAST? If you are interested in being a sponsor please contact me at SPaMCASTinfo@gmail.com for a rate sheet or to discuss options. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 156 will feature an interview with Peter Taylor, the author of the The Lazy Project Manager: How to be twice as productive and still leave the office early. You will learn a TON! | 23 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 156 - Linda Rising, Agile, Patterns for Fearless Change | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 156! The SPaMCAST 156 features my interview with Linda Rising. One word, AGILE! Another word, IMPORTANT! Linda Rising has a Ph.D. from Arizona State University. Her background includes university teaching as well as work in industry in the areas of telecommunications, avionics, and strategic weapons systems. She is an internationally known presenter on topics related to agile development, patterns, retrospectives, and the change process. She is the author of numerous articles (www.lindarising.org) and has published four books: Design Patterns in Communications, The Pattern Almanac 2000, and A Patterns Handbook. Her latest book, written with Dr. Mary Lynn Manns, is titled Fearless Change: Patterns for introducing new ideas. Interested in sponsoring the SPaMCAST? If you are interested in being a sponsor please contact me at SPaMCASTinfo@gmail.com for a rate sheet or to discuss options. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 157 will feature Part 2 on Systems, Systems Thinking and Process Improvement. The essay is focused on the big picture and you should be too!! | 16 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 155 - Systems and Systems Thinking, Part 1 | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 155! The SPaMCAST 155 features the first part of my essay Systems Thinking and Process Improvement: Systems and Systems Thinking, Part 1. A short part of a larger essay (flying today to Ireland). The essay begins:Have you ever researched, prototyped, piloted and implemented changes to processes only to find that that the final product takes just about as much time, effort and has about the level of quality. The second or third times that happens strongly suggests that optimizing steps within a system doesn’t always translate into better overall performance. Interested in sponsoring the SPaMCAST? If you are interested in being a sponsor please contact me at SPaMCASTinfo@gmail.com for a rate sheet or to discuss options. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team."Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 156 will feature an interview with Linda Rising. One word, AGILE! Another word, IMPORTANT! | 9 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 154 - Bill Fox, 5 Minutes to Process Improvement Success | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 154! The SPaMCAST 154 features my interview with Bill Fox. We discussed process improvement and his publishing project, 5 Minutes to Process Improvement Success. 5 Minutes to Process Improvement Success provides a wealth of process improvement advice and information. Bill is a project management and performance improvement consultant. Progressive organizations seeking to gain extraordinary value and results through performance improvement value his ability to focus and manage their improvement efforts on the right priorities. Bill is an expert at managing change projects in a way that builds momentum and enthusiasm throughout the organization while keeping the focus on delivering results. Born out of frustration with the way most organizations attempt to improve their operations, Bill created and publishes the popular 5 Minutes to Process Improvement Success interview series. In this work, Bill has established himself as an authority on uncovering and leveraging the best performance improvement strategies and tactics of top consultants from around the world. Bill openly shares and promotes these strategies and tactics to advance the state of the industry to the benefit of all. Bill also combines his performance improvement work with his passion for flying and aerial photography to help organizations gain a higher perspective for advancing their organizations to higher levels of performance. Bill is originally from Western Pennsylvania and earned a BS degree at Penn State after serving in the US Navy Nuclear Submarine Service. He has over 25 years of experience working as a consultant, project manager, analyst and developer. Bill and his wife are proud parents of two amazing daughters and a high-spirited daschund. He lives in Northern Virginia near Dulles Airport. When he’s not reading one of the fifty or more books he reads each year, he enjoys flying, photography, cycling and running. Bill invites you to download his latest free interview series 5 Minutes to Process Improvement Success where you will find some of the best ideas anywhere on performance improvement, follow him on Twitter, or travel with him as he explores the world from 3,000 ft. at Fox High Perspective. Contact Bill Fox: Email: bfox@5minutespisuccess.com 5 Minutes to Process Improvement Success: http://5minutespisuccess.com/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/Bi11Fox Flying: http://foxhighperspective.com/ Interested in sponsoring or getting involved with the Software Process and Measurement Cast? Have a comment or a rant? Contact the Software Process and Measurement Cast: Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "Mastering Software Project Management is useful for business leaders and entrepreneurs who need to develop an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of their team's approach to developing software." Have you bought your copy? Next! In the SPaMCAST 155 I will feature an essay discussing system thinking and process improvement! | 2 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 153 - Impetus for Change, Involvement Revisited | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 153! A funny thing happened on the way to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 153, I was distracted by a nice shiny idea therefore we have a short essay titled, "Impetus for Change". Because this essay was short I have included an essay from SPaMCAST 8 (May 2007) on Involvement. The topic is just as relevant today as then! Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 154 features my interview with Bill Fox! Bill compiles and publishes "5 Minutes to Process Improvement Success". We discussed his project, the value it delivers and process improvement in general. | 25 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 152 - Ron Rosenhead, Project Management | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 151! The SPaMCAST 152 will features an interview with Ron Rosenhead. We discussed all things project management! Are you a project manager, know a project manager or are looking for project management training? This interview is for you! Ron's Bio: Ron Rosenhead is and has been the Chief Executive Officer for Project Agency – a London based project management training and consultancy company While working on a major change programme Ron realised that managers were given huge business change projects but had received no specific training to support them. He set about rectifying this providing them with a range of events which supported them and the change programme. This was a turning point in his career and for the last 16 years Ron has run Project Agency a company dedicated to supporting organisations who want to increase the probability of project success. He has a passion for developing project management skills of professional staff. He is always looking for ways of tackling blockages to learning and ultimately effective delivery of projects. He speaks at conferences, runs training events, consults and writes all in the area of project management. He is a graduate and post graduate and a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts. Ron's Contact Data: Web: www.projectagency.co.uk Web: www.deliverthatproject.com Email: rr@projectagency.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/@ronrosenhead Interested in sponsoring the Software Process and Measurment Cast? Please contact me at SPaMCASTinfo@gmail.com for a rate sheet or to discuss options. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 153 will feature an essay discussing system thinking and process improvement! | 18 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 151 - Urgency and Importance | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 151! The SPaMCAST 151 features my essay Urgency and Importance: A Balance? Today's world is complicated. The lines between home and work have all but been erased due to tools that provide 24x7 connections and data feeds. The competition for our attention is daunting. Interested in being a sponsor? Contact Tom Cagley at SPaMCASTinfo@gmail.com for a rate sheet or to discuss options. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 152 will feature an interview with Ron Rosenhead. Can you say project management? Even if you can't say project management, Ron will amuse and educate you! | 11 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 150 - Yuval Yeret, Kanban, Agile | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 150! The SPaMCAST 150 features my interview Yuval Yeret. We discussed Kanban, Agile, life, the universe and everything. Ok I might have gotten a bit carried away but only a bit. SPAMCast listener ordering an AgileSparks Assessment and Management Focusing workshop by end of 2011 will get a 25% discount from list price - Mention SPAMCast when contacting AgileSparks. Yuval is leading the Kanban/Flow practice in AgileSparks, an international lean agile consulting company. He has been in the technology management world since 1994. He graduated top of class from the IDF Mamram Computer School and in the last 17 years held various management positions in IT and Product Development including several VP R&D positions, with a focus on the Networking and Storage worlds. Six years ago Yuval started used Lean/Agile thinking and practices to turn around technology organizations. On top of being a Kanban guru and nominee for the 2011 Lean SSC Brickell Key Award, Yuval is also a seasoned Scrum practitioner and CSM/CSP/CSPO. Yuval is a big believer in pragmatic best-of-breed solution design, taking the best from each approach, and not sticking to any particular Dogma. Yuval is based in Israel but you can often find him speaking and training/consulting in Europe and across the Atlantic. Contact Data: Blog: http://yuvalYeret.com Web: http://www.agilesparks.com/ Email: yuval@agilesparks.com A Word From Our Sponsor . . . THe SPaMCAST 149 is sponsored by LeanKit Kanban. LeanKit Kanban is a software tool for kanban that is as simple to use as physical kanban. If you put it up on a touchscreen in your team area, it practically IS physical kanban. But your boards are available from anywhere, and updated in real-time. A slew of colors, icons, and avatars take your visual signaling to the next level. And the system tracks the metrics for you, providing analytics on bottlenecks, lead time, work distribution, process efficiency, and variability - for a single board or a whole company. It's kanban for the Lean enterprise. Extended Free TRIAL for SPaMCAST Listeners! I have been using LeanKit Kanban for a personal project my wife and I are working on. This week I was in Canada and we could share the Kanban board across the miles with ease! I want to thank LeanKit Kanban for thier sponsorship over the past four shows. The sponsorship has helped defray some to the hosting, bandwidth costs and other administrative cost. If you are interested in being a sponsor please contact me at SPaMCASTinfo@gmail.com for a rate sheet or to discuss options. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 151 will feature an essay on importance and urgency. They might be related but they are not the same! | 4 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 149 - CMMI Readiness Checklist | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 149! The SPaMCAST 149 features my simple checklist focusing on CMMI Readiness. We look at three categories in this checklist; resources, plans and attitude. Even if you are not contemplating the CMMI this checklist will be of interest. THe SPaMCAST 149 is sponsored by LeanKit Kanban. LeanKit Kanban is a software tool for kanban that is as simple to use as physical kanban. If you put it up on a touchscreen in your team area, it practically IS physical kanban. But your boards are available from anywhere, and updated in real-time. A slew of colors, icons, and avatars take your visual signaling to the next level. And the system tracks the metrics for you, providing analytics on bottlenecks, lead time, work distribution, process efficiency, and variability - for a single board or a whole company. It's kanban for the Lean enterprise. I have been using LeanKit Kanban for a personal project my wife and I are working on. This week I was in Canada and we could share the kanban board across the miles with ease! Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 150 features my interview with Yuval Yeret. We discussed Kanban and Agile. A great interview! | 28 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 148 - Mattias Skarin, Kanban | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 148! The Software Process and Measurement cast 148 is sponsored by LeanKit Kanban. The interview in the SPaMCAST 148 is with Mattias Skarin. We talked about kanban, effectiveness and software development philosophy. I think it was a great interview and I hope you will like it! Biography: Mattias Skarin Sun Tzu once said the ultimate responsibility of generalship is to maneuver into a position of success. Mr Skarin asks, "How do we do this in software?" This is his quest. He works as a Lean and Kanban coach, creating systems that leverage the combined effort of many. Mattias solves problems, building people, so they can walk on your own. During his journey he has helped software teams deliver with confidence, scaled Scrum over multiple teams (cutting game cycle time from 24 months to 4) and improved life for operations and support using Kanban. He is the author of the book ”Kanban and Scrum, making the most of both” and regularly traina and coaches in Lean, Kanban and TDD. Contact information: http://www.crisp.se/mattias.skarin http://blog.crisp.se/ THe SPaMCAST 148 is sponsored by LeanKit Kanban. LeanKit Kanban is a software tool for kanban that is as simple to use as physical kanban. If you put it up on a touchscreen in your team area, it practically IS physical kanban. But your boards are available from anywhere, and updated in real-time. A slew of colors, icons, and avatars take your visual signalling to the next level. And the system tracks the metrics for you, providing analytics on bottlenecks, lead time, work distribution, process efficiency, and variability - for a single board or a whole company. It's kanban for the Lean enterprise. I have been using LeanKit Kanban for a personnal project my wife and I are working on. This week I was in Switzerland and we could share the kanban board accross continents with ease! Check out leankit.com/trial/spamcast to sign up for an extended free trial of LeanKit Kanban. And don't forget to download the new LeanKit iPad application in the App Store. All SPaMCAST listeners should visit and support our sponsor and thank them for helping defray the cost of providing the Software Process and Measurement Cast! Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? If you have please post a review! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 149 features the next entry in my Simple Checklist Series. I have titled this one, Preparing For the CMMI The Right Way. I think you will get a lot out of this essay whether you are beginning a CMMI implementation or any major change program. | 21 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 147 - Selfishness and Process Improvement | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 147! The Software Process and Measurement cast 147 is sponsored by LeanKit Kanban. The essay in the SPaMCAST 147, which was edited as I flew to Zurich Switzerland, is titled Selfishness and Process Improvement. This essay suggests when marketing process changes to critical influencers you must understand the strategies they use to derive value from their career. The essay begins: Successful implementations of process improvement programs are always a reflection of a large number of tactical marketing engagements set within a larger, overarching communications or marketing program. My experience is that Process improvement implementations generally hinge on the decisions of one or a small group of critical influencers. The Prisoner’s Dilemma, a simple application of game theory can provide a framework for a proactive tactical marketing program that leverages the need of a practitioner to maximize the value of their participation in the process improvement implementation as a tool to support to their overall career goals. THe SPaMCAST 146 is sponsored by LeanKit Kanban. LeanKit Kanban is a software tool for kanban that is as simple to use as physical kanban. If you put it up on a touchscreen in your team area, it practically IS physical kanban. But your boards are available from anywhere, and updated in real-time. A slew of colors, icons, and avatars take your visual signalling to the next level. And the system tracks the metrics for you, providing analytics on bottlenecks, lead time, work distribution, process efficiency, and variability - for a single board or a whole company. It's kanban for the Lean enterprise. Sponsor! Check out leankit.com/trial/spamcast to sign up for an extended free trial of LeanKit Kanban. And don't forget to download the new LeanKit iPad application in the App Store. I ask all SPaMCAST listeners to visit and support our sponsor and thank them for helping defray the cost of providing the Software Process and Measurement Cast! Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? If you have please post a review! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 148 features my interview with Mattias Skarin! We discussed all topics, Kanban! If you are interested in increased effectiveness and effiecency you will be interested in the conversation with Mattias. | 14 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 146 - Michael West, Real Process Improvement Using the CMMI | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 146! SPaMCAST 146 features my interview with SPaMCAST 146 features my interview with Michael West! Mr West wrote "Real Process Improvement Using the CMMI." We discussed the book and how and why the CMMI can be a tool for process improvement. Michael West has over 30 years experience innovating how software and systems are developed and delivered. Mr. West is co-founder of Natural Systems Process Improvement, a consultancy providing expertise in process and performance improvement. Mr. West is author of the 2004 book, "Real Process Improvement Using the CMMI," as well as numerous articles and presentations. Contact data: Email: michael@naturalspi.com Web: www.naturalspi.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received great unsolicited reviews and the book has been picked up as a text book for university level work. Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! The SPaMCAST 147 will feature an essay tentatively titled "Selfishness and Process Improvement." It discusses how game theory can be applied in process improvement. | 7 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 145 - Metrics Minute: IFPUG Function Points | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 145! In the SPaMCAST 145 we have an entry of the Metrics Minute. IFPUG Function Points are a measure of the functionality delivered by the project or application being counted based on a set of rules documented in the IFPUG Counting Practices Manual. The measure of delivered functionality is a proxy for size which can be used in estimating and measuring work. An analogy for function points is the measure of the number of square feet (or square meters) of a house. Knowing the number of square feet provides one view of the house but not other attributes such as price and number of bedrooms.Knowledge of functional size is a step in understanding development and / or maintenance effort. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 146 features my interview with Michael West! Mr West wrote "Real Process Improvement Using the CMMI." We discussed the book and how and why the CMMI can be a tool for process improvment. | 31 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 144 - Mary Lynn Penn, CMMI and Six Sigma | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 144! SPaMCAST 144 features my interview with Mary Lynn Penn. We discussed the CMMI, Six Sigma, Lean, SCAMPI appraisals and more! Mary Lynn Penn is the Director of Strategic Process Engineering, at Lockheed Martin Corporation, Information Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS), Lynn oversees policies and process command media, process compliance via audits and process improvement activities. She develops and manages compliance to multiple standards including CMMI DEV, CMMI SVC, ISO 9001/AS910, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001. Her Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Capability Maturity Model (CMM) involvement began with version 1.0 and has progressed to the current CMMI version 1.3. She has participated in multiple formal SPAs, CBA IPIs, Assessments using the Acquisition Model, Risk Evaluations and supported multiple Software Capability Evaluations per versions 1, 2, and 3. She has supported multiple assessments using both CMMI DEV and CMMI SVC. She is currently certified as a CMMI Instructor and a SCAMPI B/C Team Lead and an SEI Affiliate. She is the Industry lead for the CMMI V1.3 model release. Lynn has a BS in Mathematics from Villanova University, she has done graduate studies in Computer Science and Management Information Systems. She is a certified ISO 9000 internal auditor at Lockheed Martin. She is also a Certified Greenbelt and Blackbelt in Six Sigma and Lean Techniques. She has published a book “CMMI and Six Sigma: Partners in Process Improvement”. Please feel free to reach out the MS Penn on LinkedIn Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received great unsolicited reviews and the book has been picked up as a text book for university level work. Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! In the SPaMCAST 145 we will return to the Metrics Minute with an overview of IFPUG Function Points! | 24 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 143 - Do You Have Management Support? | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 143! In the SPaMCAST 143, I ask, "Do you have management support?" I recently asked many of my colleagues what they thought were the precursors to beginning a CMMI change program. Almost to a person, they began their list with senior management support which makes sense as the CMMI has become the top-down process improvement framework of choice. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 144 features my interview with Mary Lynn Penn! We discussed the CMMI, Six Sigma, Lean, SCAMPI appraisals and more! | 17 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 142 - Capers Jones, Function Points and Value Metrics | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 142! SPaMCAST 142 features my interview with Capers Jones. Capers is an iconic figure in the field of software measurement and estimation. In this interview we discussed function points, value metrics, software inspections and more. As always Capers is evocative and thought provoking. Capers Jones is currently the President and CEO of Capers Jones & Associates LLC. He is also the founder and former chairman of Software Productivity Research LLC (SPR). He holds the title of Chief Scientist Emeritus at SPR. Capers Jones founded SPR in 1984. Before founding SPR Capers was Assistant Director of Programming Technology for the ITT Corporation at the Programming Technology Center in Stratford, Connecticut. He was also a manager and researcher at IBM in California. Capers is a well-known author and international public speaker. Some of his books have been translated into six languages. All of his books are translated into Japanese and his newest books are available in Chinese editions as well. Among his book titles are Patterns of Software Systems Failure and Success (Prentice Hall 1994), Applied Software Measurement, 3rd edition; (McGraw Hill 2008), Software Quality: Analysis and Guidelines for Success (International Thomson 1997), Estimating Software Costs, 2nd edition (McGraw Hill 2007), and Software Assessments, Benchmarks, and Best Practices (Addison Wesley Longman 2000). The 3rd edition of his book Applied Software Measurement was published in the Spring of 2008. His book entitled Software Engineering Best Practices was published by McGraw Hill in October of 2009. His current book is The Economics of Software Quality with Olivier Bonsignour as co-author, Addison Wesley, 2011. Capers and his colleagues have collected historical data from more than 600 corporations and more than 30 government organizations. This historical data is a key resource for judging the effectiveness of software process improvement methods. More than 13,000 projects have been reviewed. In addition to his technical books, Mr. Jones has also received recognition as an historian after the publication of The History and Future of Narragansett Bay in 2006 by Universal Publishers. His research studies include quality estimating, quality measurement, software cost and schedule estimation, software metrics, and risk analysis. Mr. Jones has consulted at more than 150 large corporations and also at a number of government organizations such as NASA, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Internal Revenue Service, and the U.S. Courts. He has also worked with several State governments. Email: cjonesiii@cs.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received great unsolicited reviews and the book has been picked up as a text book for university level work. Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! In the SPaMCAST 143 will deliver a checklist for use when preparing for a journey along the CMMI highway. | 10 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 141 - Ready For Agile, A Quiz | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 141! In the SPaMCAST 141, I ask, "Are you ready to implement agile?" It might sound like a simple question but it is imperative that you not only have an answer but a structured rational for the answer. I propose a simple quiz (part of my simple checklist series) to structure the discussion when you want to know whether you are ready or not. It should be noted that like any readiness discussion, determining whether you are ready to implement agile should be viewed as a continuum. Your journey, whether remediating issues or planning for change, shouldn’t be thought of in absolutes; approach readiness as a journey. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 142 features my interview with Capers Jones! We discussed extending function points, his new book and how to improve quality. Capers is always thought provoking! | 3 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 140 - Raja Bavani, The Ten Best Influences On Software Product Engineering | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 140! SPaMCAST 140 features my interview with Raja Bavani. We talked about his great article "The ten best influences on software product engineering." The article was originally publised in the SDTime This was a wide ranging interview went beyond influences and wrestles with the future! Raja Bavani is Technical Director of MindTree’s Product Engineering Services (PES) group and plays the role of Product Engineering Evangelist and Agile Coach. He has more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry and has published papers at international conferences on topics related to Code Quality, Distributed Agile, Customer Value Management and Software Estimation. His PES experience started during the early 90s, when he was involved in porting a leading ERP product across various UNIX platforms. Later he moved onto products that involved data mining and master data management. During early 2000, he worked with some of the niche independent software vendors in the hospitality and finance domains. At MindTree, he has worked with some of the top vendors of virtualization platforms, business service management solutions and health care products. His areas of interests include Global Delivery Model, Agile Software Development, Requirements Engineering, Software Architecture, Software Reuse, Customer Value Management, Knowledge Management, and IT Outsourcing. He is a member of IEEE and IEEE Computer Society. He regularly interfaces with educational institutions to offer guest lectures and writes for technical conferences. His Product Engineering blog is available at http://www.mindtree.com/blogs/category/software-product-engineering His articles and white papers on Agile Software Development are available at: http://mindtree.com/category/tags/agile He can be reached at raja_bavani@mindtree.com Raja's personal blog - http://se-thoughtograph.blogspot.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received great unsolicited reviews and the book has been picked up as a text book for university level work. Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! So you want to go agile . . .in the SPaMCAST 141 I will present a simple checklist of factors you need to deal with as you progress with change. | 26 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 139 - Metrics Minute - ROA Return on Assets | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 139! In the SPaMCAST 139 we begin an exploration of financial metrics. The first class of financial metrics is those metrics that are used to decide which projects should be done. I call these return metrics and they ask the questions: Should we do this project? And more broadly, are their better uses for our assets? Generally these are questions are asked at the beginning of a project but can be equally powerful at different times during the project life cycle. Return metrics are focused on the financial aspect of project but less tangible assets can be incorporated. Attributes such as risk and strategy are examples of attributes that are often quantified and incorporated. Examples of this class of metric include Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Investment (ROI), payback period and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). In all cases these metrics account for income, a hurdle rate (interest rate or expected rate of return) and a comparison cost either based on assets, income, or equity. While these ratios are a rich source of decision making information, what they are not are tools to manage a project or programs. We begin with Return on Assets (ROA) is a ratio of the earnings generate from a project compared to the assets used to generate that revenue. ROA is a classic financial metric that when applied to projects, is typically used as a technique for project acceptance or in retrospective as a tool to evaluate overall performance. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast: Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 140 features my interview with Raja Bavani from Mindtree. We discussed his recent article,“The 10 best influences on software product engineering.” THis is a fantastic interview that gives context to the world of software engineering we inhabit. | 19 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 138 - Jo Ann Sweeney, Communication | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 138! SPaMCAST 138 features my interview with Jo Ann Sweeney. I think we would all agree that communication is an important tool for taming the clash of organizational perspectives, for creating a platform for collaboration or in other words for making projects work. Our interview covered these points and more and is a must for all of my listeners! Meet Jo Ann Sweeney Some years ago my husband and I were having an argument. We had opposite views and seemed to be going round in circles. I couldn’t understand why. Then the penny dropped. It was all about perspective. He sees things in black and white; I see in shades of grey. Once he realised I understood his point of view he expected me to agree with him. For him my understanding equalled agreement. Since then I’ve come to realise this same clash of perspectives happens in organisations all the time. Leaders and employees have very different outlooks that can undermine the whole organisation. Either they trust each other’s perspectives and are willing to collaborate. Or they use up huge amounts of energy trying to coerce each other – creating frustration, resistance, delays and escalating costs. In my 25+ years with multinationals, SMEs, government departments and charities I’ve come to realise this is all about relationships of trust. And about people listening to and understanding each other; being willing to put themselves in other people’s shoes. Today I lead Sweeney Communications , a consultancy dedicated to helping communicators and project professionals deliver communication activities that build trust and rapport with their audiences both internally and externally. My role invariably is as a catalyst, asking the difficult questions that help clients understand what their leaders expect of them. Then holding their hands while they win the buy-in of key people – executives, team members, government, customers. Much of what I’m learning I share through the CommsAbilities blog and ezine ; and the annual virtual Worth Working Summit Jo Ann Sweeney is a chartered marketer and trained journalist, and a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and of the Institute of Internal Communication. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received great unsolicited reviews and the book has been picked up as a text book for university level work. Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! In the SPaMCAST 139 we will return to the Metrics Minute and tackle one or two of the financial metrics that are important for projects. | 12 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 137 - Abstractions, Tool Review Agile Board, Joseph Hurtado | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 137! SPaMCAST 137 features an essay titled Abstractions. The essay begins: The world is complex; it is comprised of a myriad of processes each with their own slice of complexity. We all fear being sucked into whirlpool of complexity as evidenced by the laundry list of best selling books that purport to provide the tools needed to take control of our personal and professional worlds. Also included in this SPaMCAST is a product review by Joseph Hurtado, a long time SPaMCAST listener, for Agile Board which is an IPad app for agile / Kanban tool. Thank you for the review Joseph! Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 136 features my first live interview with Paul Brynes. We discussed the changes in the SCAMPI methodology used to appraise the CMMI. Important stuff if you have anything to do with the CMMI. | 5 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 136 - Ginger Levin and LeRoy Ward, Program Management Complexity | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 136! SPaMCAST 136 features my interview with Dr Ginger Levin and J. LeRoy Ward discussing their new book, Program Management Complexity: A Competency Model (ESI International Project Management Series). We discussed program management, the impact of agile techniques and why competency is critical. A wonderful information packed interview! Dr. Ginger Levin is a senior consultant and educator in project management. Her specialty areas are portfolio management, program management, the Project Management Office, knowledge management, metrics, and maturity assessments. She is certified as a PMP®, PgMP®, and as an OPM3 Assessor and Consultant. She was the second person in the world to receive the PgMP. In addition, Dr. Levin is an Adjunct Professor for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, where she teaches in its M.S. in Project Management Program and for SKEMA (Esc Lille) University, France, in its project management program at the master’s and doctoral level. Also, she is a Visiting Professor for RMIT in Melbourne, Australia. In consulting, she has served as Project Manager in numerous efforts for Fortune 500 and public-sector clients, including UPS, Citibank, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, General Electric, SAP, EADS, John Deere, Schreiber Foods, TRW, the New York City Transit Authority, the U.S. Joint Forces Command, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Prior to her work in consulting, she held positions of increasing responsibility with the U.S. Government, including the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Personnel Management, and the General Accounting Office. She is the co-author of Implementing Program Management: Forms and Templates Aligned with the Standard for Program Management, Second Edition (2008); Project Portfolio Management: Tools & Techniques; Metrics for Project Management; Achieving Project Management Success Using Virtual Teams; The Advanced Project Management Office: A Comprehensive Look at Function and Implementation; People Skills for Project Managers; Essential People Skills for Project Managers; The Business Development Capability Maturity Model; and ESI’s PMP Challenge! PMP Study Guide and the PgMP Study Guide (along with J. LeRoy Ward). Her book entitled Interpersonal Skills for Portfolio, Program, and Project Managers also was published in 2010. Dr. Levin received her doctorate in Information Systems Technology and Public Administration from The George Washington University, and received the Outstanding Dissertation Award for her research on large organizations. She also was inducted into Phi Alpha Alpha, the National Honorary Society for Public Affairs and Administration. J. LeRoy Ward, Executive Vice President, is responsible for ESI’s worldwide product offerings and international partnerships. Complementing a 17-year career with four U.S. federal agencies, Ward has delivered project management programs to clients around the world.A noted author and speaker, Ward has served on the adjunct faculties of The George Washington University and The American University, presenting courses in remote sensing, cartography, computer systems management, and information systems. He has authored numerous articles and publications, including the Dictionary of Project Management Terms (3rd ed.); the PMP® Exam Practice Test and Study Guide, PMP® Challenge!, and the PgMP® Exam Practice Test and Study Guide (with Ginger Levin); a set of audio CDs entitled Conversations on Passing the PMP® Exam (with Carl Pritchard); and, ProjectFRAMEWORK, a Project Management Maturity Model (with multiple authors). His articles have appeared in PMNetwork, Chief Learning Officer, and Project Manager Today (U.K.). A popular and dynamic presenter, he speaks frequently on project management and related topics at professional association meetings and conferences around the world. Ward holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Southern Connecticut St | 29 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 135 - Metrics Minute - Value at Risk | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 133! SPaMCAST 135 features an entry in the Metrics Minute. We are covering a Value at Risk. WValue at Risk represents the potential impact of risk on the value of a project or portfolio of projects. Risk is monitored at specific points (a topic of further discussion in the near future) of the project life cycle. Monitoring includes an evaluation of the potential cost impact of remediating the risks that have not been fully remediated weighted by the probability of occurrence. Where the cost impact of risk is above program risk tolerance specific remediation plans will be established to reduce the estimated risk impact. The value at risk metric provides the team with a tool for prioritizing risks and risk management activities. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 136 features my first live interview with Paul Brynes. We discussed the changes in the SCAMPI methodology used to appraise the CMMI. Important stuff if you have anything to do with the CMMI. | 22 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 134 - Cynthia Kurtz, Narratives and Stories | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 134! SPaMCAST 134 features my interview with Cynthia Kurtz on narratives and stories and how stories can be a VERY powereful tool for gathering requirements and for knowledge management. I am already planning to listen to this one again because of the huge amount of value Cynthia provided! Cynthia Kurtz is an independent researcher, writer and software designer who consults in the field of organizational and community narrative for decision support, conflict resolution and collective sense–making. Her free online book,(http://www.workingwithstories.org) Working with Stories helps people use narrative techniques to benefit their own communities and organizations. She is building open source software called (http://www.rakontu.org) Rakontu to help small groups share and work with stories for collective sense–making, decision support and conflict resolution. Her blog is at (http://www.storycoloredglasses.com) storycoloredglasses.com. Cynthia’s original background is in ethology and evolutionary biology. Cynthia published information about the podcast and added addtional context to the questions I asked at http://www.storycoloredglasses.com/2011/05/podcast-on-stories-in-software.html Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received great unsolicited reviews and the book has been picked up as a text book for university level work. Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! In the SPaMCAST 135 we will dip back into the Metrics Minute with an article on Value At Risk or my essay on the messages we send. | 15 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 133 - Metrics Minute - Burn-up Charts | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 133! SPaMCAST 133 features an entry in the Metrics Minute. We tackle burn-up charts. The burn-up chart can be thought of as the mirror image of the burn-down chart but is generally extended over multiple sprints to show the strategy being followed as the project builds toward release and product delivery. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 134 features my interview with Cynthia Kurtz on stories and how stories can be a VERY powereful tool for gathering requirements and for knowledge management. I am already planning to listen to this one again because of the huge amount of value Cynthia provided! | 8 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 132 - Bill Bentley, Lean Six Sigma Secrets for the CIO WEB | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 132! SPaMCAST 132 features my interview with Bill Bentley discussing the book he co-authored "Lean Six Sigma Secrets for the CIO". We covered the gamut of process improvement with emphasis on six sigma, lean and the combination of the two techniques. Bill Bentley is the owner and president of www.value-train.com, a training and consulting business. His Atlanta area company was started in 2002 and provides quantitative process improvement training to the public via open enrollment courses, and to corporations via in-house courses. The company also provides consulting services. Primary topics include Six Sigma, Lean and applied quantitative methods. Bill has an MSEE from Rensselaer, substantial further education and training, and has nearly completed his MBA in Finance and Management. Bill is a pro at solving tough real-world business and technical problems, first as a control systems engineer with Procter & Gamble out of school, later in increasingly responsible management roles with P&G, Frito-Lay, Nabisco and Rockwell. His employers have been manufacturers of food, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, electronic instrumentation and software and his corporate assignments included engineering, operations management, sales and business turnarounds. Bill’s executive positions have included Director of Technology of an instrument manufacturing company, General Manager of an engineering company and President and CEO of a software company. Starting from nothing, Bill has built his company into a respectable business with a national reputation with thousand of graduates and hundreds of corporations served. Value-Train is an authorized State training provider in Georgia, Massachusetts and Texas. Bill is a sailor and also enjoys riding the Georgia Mountains on his motorcycle. Contact Information: Email: valuetrain@gmail.com Web: www.value-train.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 133 will dip back into the Metrics Minute with an article on burnup charts. We will be burning up the pobsphere on this one! | 1 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 131 - Agile is form Venus PMOs from Mars, Part Two | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 131! SPaMCAST 131 features the second part of my essay "Agile is from Venus, PMOs from Mars". Part One was a controversial, Part Two will not lower the bar. If you are struggling to understand how position a PMOs in your agile organization you need to listen. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 132 features my interview with Bill Bentley discussing the book he co-authored "Lean Six Sigma Secrets for the CIO". We covered the gamut of process improvement with emphasis on six sigma, lean and the combination of the two techniques. | 24 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 130 - John Hollmann, Risk and Cost Engineering | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 130! SPaMCAST 130 features my interview with with John K. Hollmann discussing cost engineering and risk from a cost engineering perspective. If you are involved with risk and cost engineering you will want to bookmark this interview and listen again and again. John has over 30 years of design and cost engineering experience, including all practice areas of cost engineering and project control. John is Owner of Validation Estimating LLC (www.validest.com) which he founded in 2005 to help owner companies improve their Cost Engineering capabilities. Before that, John managed the downstream cost and schedule metrics and research programs of Independent Project Analysis, Inc (a project system benchmarking firm). John is a Fellow of AACE International and recipient of AACE’s highest honor--the Award of Merit. John is currently an AACE Technical Director and is co-chair of a task force to develop a Decision and Risk Management Professional (DRMP) certification program for AACE. In addition to publishing and presenting many papers and articles, John was editor and lead author of AACE International’s technical foundation text titled the Total Cost Management (TCM) Framework; An Integrated Approach to Portfolio, Program and Project Management. He was also a contributing author to the Engineer's Cost Handbook published by Marcel Dekker and AACE’s Skills and Knowledge of Cost Engineering, 5th Edition. Contact Information: Web: www.validest.com Email: hollmann@validest.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 131 I will continue "Agile is from Venus and PMOs are from Mars". This essay has sparked a bit of controversy . . . and part two may add to it. | 17 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 129 Corrected - Checklist for Process Improvement Success, Involvement | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 129! In this week’s Software Process and Measurement Cast I feature my short essay, Checklist for Process Improvement Success. I have also included an essay orginally included in SPaMCAST 8 titled, ‘Involvement: Whose Industry Is It Anyway?'. Short for get involved. We will pick up the conclusion of Agile is from Venus and PMOs from Mars will pick up in SPaMAST 131 Many Software Process and Measurement Cast Listeners have purchased Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chemuturi and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. Thank you! If you are one of those many listeners, please consider posting a review on Amazon or one of the many online book review sites. Reviews help sell books. So if you agreee with Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc that "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge" why not let the world know with a review? Finally do want me to sign a bookplate for your copy of the book? Email me and include a picture of you with your copy of the book and I will send you a personalized, signed bookplate! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Check out my blog and show notes for upcoming conferences and webinars! Next! In SPaMCAST 130 I will feature my interview with John Hollman on risk and risk management. This is a critical interview for all project managers. | 10 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 128 -Garmus, Russac, Edwards, Certified Function Point Specialist Examination Guide | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 128! SPaMCAST 128 features my interview with with Dave Garmus, Janet Russac and Royce Edwards discussing thier book, Certified Function Point Specialist Examination Guide. If you are interested in functional metrics this interview will be right down your alley. This was David Garmus’ fourth book. Two of his previous books were co-authored with his business partner, David Herron, on functional measurement. Mr. Garmus is an acknowledged authority in the sizing, measurement and estimation of software application development and maintenance. As a co-founder of the David Consulting Group, he supports software development organizations in achieving software excellence with a metric-centered approach. Mr. Garmus is a Past President of IFPUG and member of the IFPUG Counting Practices Committee. He has a BS from the University of California at Los Angeles and an MBA from Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration. He has spoken at numerous conferences and written many articles and books on various measurement related topics. Mr. Garmus is a Certified Function Point Specialist, having fulfilled all IFPUG requirements for this title under all releases of the IFPUG Counting Practices Manual, and a Certified Software Measurement Specialist. Ms. Russac has over 30 years of experience as a programmer, analyst and measurement specialist in software application development and maintenance. In 2008, she formed her own company, Software Measurement Expertise, Inc. (SME). Prior to that, she worked for The David Consulting Group, Software Productivity Research, IBM Global Services and Prudential Insurance as a lead function point analyst, software measurement specialist, estimator and instructor in these areas. She has implemented software development measurement programs and used various software development metrics, including function points, to recommend business decisions and identify best practices and process improvements in client organizations. In addition, Ms. Russac is a published author and presents workshops at companies, professional organizations and conferences, as well as being a featured speaker at conferences.Ms. Russac is on the Board of Directors for the International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG). Royce Edwards is a senior consultant for Software Composition Technologies, where he applies function point analysis and software estimation techniques to resolve business challenges in software development organizations. He is a software management professional with over 25 years of experience in development, reverse engineering, systems administration, architecture, and software analysis. Mr. Edwards brings an accomplished and unique skill set to software measurement and estimation. He has advised a diverse list of clients in the telecommunications, manufacturing, scientific, government, and information technology areas, and he has mastered the adaptation of solutions to meet the needs of varied organizational environments. Mr. Edwards frequently teaches workshops related specifically to Web application measurement. He has presented research papers at conferences and has written articles and white papers for various publications. Mr. Edwards is a Certified Function Point Specialist and a member of the IFPUG Counting Practices Committee. Contact Information: David Garmus: dg@davidconsultinggroup.com Janet Russac: jrussac@softwaremeasurementexpertise.com Royce Edwards: Royce@RoyceEdwards.com Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: | 3 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 127 - Agile is from Venus and PMOs from Mars Part 1, MAIN News | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 127! In this week’s Software Process and Measurement Cast I feature the first part of my essay titled, Agile is from Venus and PMOs from Mars. I also have news from MAIN brought to us by Manfred Bundschuh. The essay begins . . . Over the past few years I have spent time with many organizations that been struggling with the role of PMOs in their organization as they transitioned to agile. There are a couple of important words in the last sentence. The first critical word is struggling, struggling is important because many PMO's have become more administrative and control oriented rather than being coaches and leaders. Agile focuses on self organization rather than control functions. Also I suggest that combining the roles of administration and control with coaching and leading creates conflict because the goals of these roles are different. It gets even more difficult and stressful when project managers and administrators are asked to change roles that they have invested substantial time and effort into developing capabilities. Changing a leopards spots is difficult especially when the organization has developed a taste for the control data created by a PMO. All is not lost however because I have found that a path to support both sets of goals and needs can be found if everyone can be flexible and no one is building empires. The second critical word in the first statement is the term agile itself. It is critical because its meaning has become a bit nebulous; everyone seems to have appended the word agile to a product, process or service. It is as if adding the word agile will magically convert an non-agile idea into something new. Remember that just calling graphite a diamond in the raw won't change pencil lead into something far more alluring. Many Software Process and Measurement Cast Listeners have purchased Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chemuturi and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. Thank you! If you are one of those many listeners, please consider posting a review on Amazon or one of the many online book review sites. Reviews help sell books. So if you agreee with Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc that "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge" why not let the world know with a review? Finally do want me to sign a bookplate for your copy of the book? Email me and include a picture of you with your copy of the book and I will send you a personalized, signed bookplate! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Check out my blog and show notes for upcoming conferences and webinars! Next! In SPaMCAST 128 I will feature my interview with Dave Garmus, Janet Russac and Royce Edwards discussing thier book, Certified Function Point Specialist Examination Guide. | 27 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 126 - Phillip LaPlante, Requirements Engineering for Software and Systems | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 126 SPaMCAST 126 features my interview with Phillip A. LaPlante discussing his book Requirements Engineering for Software and Systems in specific and requirements in general. A real powerhouse discussion of requirements. Dr. Phil Laplante is Professor of Software Engineering at Penn State. His interests are in software and systems engineering, project management, and software testing and security. Prior to his academic career Dr. Laplante spent several years as a software engineer and project manager working on avionics, computer aided design and software test systems. He has authored or edited 27 books and has published more than 200 scholarly papers. Recently, he was named by the National Council of Engineering Examiners to Chair the committee that will develop the examination, which will be used to license Professional Engineers in the practice of Software Engineering. Laplante received his B.S., M.Eng., and Ph.D. in Systems Planning & Management, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science, respectively, from Stevens Institute of Technology and an MBA from the University of Colorado. He is a Fellow of the IEEE and SPIE and a member of numerous other professional societies, program committees, and boards. He is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania and a Certified Software Development Professional. Email: plaplante@gv.psu.edu Website: http://www.personal.psu.edu/pal11/ Remember: This podcast will post at the beginning of the SEPG NA in Portland, Oregon, March 21-24, 2011 http://www.sei.cmu.edu/sepg/na/2011/index.cfm I will be attending the conference and manning the David Consulting Booth. Look me up! I will be speaking at the QAI Quest 2011 in Boston April 6 - 8 http://www.qaiquest.org/boston/ If you are attending and would like to get together just drop me a note, text, tweet or phone call! Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 127 I will begin reading my paper on PMOs in an Agile Organization titled "Agile is from Venus and PMOs are from Mars". I promise . . . unless less another topic demands that I address it! | 20 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 125 - Coaching, Two Calls To Action | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 125! I recorded this Cast before the earthquake in Japan but did want to let all of the SPaMCAST friends and all of the people of Japan that my thoughts are with you. In this week’s Software Process and Measurement Cast I feature a short entry I wrote on coaching, a comment on the blog entry on coaching and two calls to action. The paper on Agile is from Venus and PMOs from Mars will begin in SPaMCAST 127. The essay begins . . . Coaching is a core agile technique, however the impact of the differing coaching technique has not been thoroughly understood which has meant that practices were driven based on individual style. That is until now. Why is coaching important? Coaching is important because it can lead it to smoothly functioning organizations; higher productivity and profits. Call to Action One: Last year I interviewed Bertrand Meyer about SEMAT (see SPaMCAST 96 at www.SPAMCAST.libsyn.com). During the interview he indicated that one the reasons he was participating was to find a means to bridge the gap between practitioners and academia. The idea that there was a gap has been weighing on my mind since, to a great or lesser extent. So why do you think there is a gap? Is the gap (if it exists) driven by distrust or is that practitioners do not value input from academics? Your thoughts and ideas will help me frame a future essay. Call to Action Two and Book Plug . . . Many Software Process and Measurement Cast Listeners have purchased Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chemuturi and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. Thank you! If you are one of those many listeners, please consider posting a review on Amazon or one of the many online book review sites. Reviews help sell books. So if you agreee with Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc that "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge" why not let the world know with a review? Finally do want me to sign a bookplate for your copy of the book? Email me and include a picture of you with your copy of the book and I will send you a personalized, signed bookplate! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Check out my blog and show notes for upcoming conferences and webinars! Next! In SPaMCAST 126 I will feature my interview with Phillip A. LaPlante on his book Requirements Engineering for Software and Systems. This was a powerhouse interview on requirements; you will not want to miss it. | 13 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 124 - Gerard Hill, The Complete Project Management Methodology and Toolkit | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 124 SPaMCAST 124 features my interview with Gerard "Jerry" Hill. Gerald and I talked about his book The Complete Project Management Methodology and Toolkit specifically and project management generally. A ton of good advice on instituting project management methodology in any organization. Gerard Hill is the Principal of Hill Consulting Group, and has more than 25 years experience in project management practice design and implementation, information systems integration, and business process engineering. His specialty is enabling businesses to gain and sustain a competitive edge through development and implementation of total-practice project management solutions. He has conceived and constructed processes and practices that have enabled Fortune 100 and other client organizations to realize maximum benefit from their investment in project management. Prior to introducing Hill Consulting Group, Mr. Hill was with ESI International, where he served as Vice President of Technical Services. His work included responsibility for international consulting programs, technical product design and development, and knowledge management. Mr. Hill has led or contributed to the design and development of project management methodologies currently deployed by organizations around the world. He is the architect of capability and maturity assessments for business and project management. He also has particular expertise in designing and developing practical Project Management Office (PMO) solutions. His recent work includes development of the new matrix-based, ProjectPRISM™ Project Management Methodology, and this has been introduced in his new project management methodology publication. He has refined an approach to “PMO design and implementation” in a workshop based on the content of his first PMO Handbook publication. In recent years, Mr. Hill has chaired two annual and national-scope Project Portfolio Management conferences in the U.S., in 2008 he was an invited keynote speaker and presenter at two professional conferences in Milan, Italy; and in 2009 he was a keynote speaker and presenter at the National PMI Project Management Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and at the Greece PMI Chapter Congress in Athens, Greece. Mr. Hill’s broad competencies are based in an extensive educational background that includes a bachelor degree in Applied Mathematics (NC State University), a master degree in Human Resource Management/Organization Development (Pepperdine University), and completion of the Advanced Management Program for Executives (Duke University, Fuqua School of Business). Mr. Hill also holds a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from The George Washington University, and he is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) by the Project Management Institute. Mr. Hill is author of two books: The Complete Project Management Office Handbook, 2nd Edition, Auerbach Publications, 2007 (752pp), and The Complete Project Management Methodology and Toolkit, CRC Press, 2009 (520pp); which includes 96 tools on CD. Email: Ghill@HillConsultingGroup.com Website: www.HillConsultingGroup.com Remember: Attending:SEPG NA in Portland, Oregon, March 21-24, 2011 http://www.sei.cmu.edu/sepg/na/2011/index.cfm Speaker: QAI Quest 2011 in Boston April 6 - 8 http://www.qaiquest.org/boston/ If you are attending and would like to get together just drop me a note, text, tweet or phone call! Shameless Ad for my book! By the way if you liked Gerald's book and I do recommend that you buy it, I also recommend Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact | 6 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 123 - Metrics Minute - Burn Down Charts | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 123! In this week’s Software Process and Measurement Cast we have an entry in the Metrics Minute. We cover Burn down charts are a critcial part of what makes agile work. The esay begins . . . Burn Down Charts are a graphical representation of the work left to be done and of the progress that has been made. The chart is typically drawn to show progress against predictions. The analogy of a glide path has been used to paint a picture of the slope and the ultimate destination of a burn down chart which targeted at completion. One of the most powerful attractions of the burn down chart is that it involves psychology by emotionally tying the metric to completion through the visual representation of a path counting down to zero. Book Plug . . . Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chemuturi and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! PS -- Want me to sign a bookplate for your copy? Email me and include a picture of you with your copy of the book and I will send you a personalized, signed bookplate! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Check out my blog and show notes for upcoming conferences and webinars! Next! In SPaMCAST 124 my interview with Gerald Hill will run. Gerald and project management are words that go together. We talk about project management and his book The Complete Project Management Methodology and Toolkit. | 27 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 122 - Ted Theodoropoulos, Technical Debt | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 120. SPaMCAST 122 features my interview with Ted Theodoropoulos. Ted and I talked about technical debt and whether the definition of techincal needs to be expanded to address the needs of our industry. Ted’s background in technology began in the early 1980s developing applications in BASIC on the first personal computers. It was during a school project that he first came in contact with technical debt while collaborating with classmates to develop a video game for the TI-99/4a. The project was loosely coordinated and faced immediate integration challenges when collaborators submitted their code forcing an extensive refactoring exercise. Ted went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Masters in Business Administration from the Belk College of Business at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. As a Senior Vice President at Bank of America, Ted held a number of leadership roles during his ten years in Technology Audit and Operational Risk Management. These roles focused on identifying and managing technology related risks throughout the Bank’s vast infrastructure. Ted integrated Six Sigma methodologies into his technology risk management work, earning DFSS Green and Black Belt Certifications. His Green Belt work led to a United States Patent for which he was recognized with the 2007 Best of Six Sigma Award. Prior to joining Bank of America, Ted was a product specialist at Microsoft providing guidance and support on database technologies where he became a Microsoft Certified Professional and a Certified Scrum Master. Ted is currently the president of Acrowire! Work Website: www.acrowire.com Ted's Blog: http://blog.acrowire.com/td Email: ted@acrowire.com twitter: http://twitter.com/tedtheo Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing is on the bookshelves! According to Firas Al-Sheikh of Amman,Jordan, "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process,neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 123 will talk about burn down charts (and maybe burn up charts) which will be part of the Metrics Minute. | 20 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 121 - Gates And The Value of IT | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 121! In this week’s Software Process and Measurement Cast we revist an essay originally broadcast in SPaMCAST 2. We revisit the essay because I believe the events in TUnisia and Egypt over the past few weeks have driven the point home that gates can impact the value of IT. The essay begins . . . A few weeks ago (now three years later) I attended a lecture by Jared Diamond. His lecture was in support of his book. Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed (2005). The ideas in the book concern the anthropology of societies however they are equally relevant to why process improvement programs succeed or fail. Two of the ideas Dr. Diamond put forth on why societies collapse that are instantly germane to SPI programs were: • Elites isolate themselves, and • An inability to reassess core values Can anyone say gates or silos? Book Plug . . . Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chemuturi and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! PS -- Want me to sign a bookplate for your copy? Email me and include a picture of you with your copy of the book and I will send you a personalized, signed bookplate! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Check out my blog and show notes for upcoming conferences and webinars! Next! The Metrics Minute entry on burn down charts will appear in SPaMCAST 123. The SPaMCAST 122 will feature my interview with Ted Theodoropoulos. Ted and I discussed technical debt. Ted has some great ideas on expanding the defintion of technical debt and why taking a broad view matters . . . alot. | 13 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 120 - Peter Thomas, Mature Metrics Programs | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 120. SPaMCAST 120 features my interview with Peter Thomas, a techincal specialist in software sizing and related fields at Steria. He is also a member of the Counting Practice Committee in International Function Point User's Group. We discussed the attributes of mature metric programs. Peter is a Chartered IT Professional with experience in project management, design, implementation, test, and deployment of defence and commercial software.He is recognised as a technical specialist in software sizing, IT measurement, and estimating, in Steria, IBM, and the IT industry. Steria is an IT Services company whose revenues have exceeded 1 billion Euros each year since 2005. He has been an International Function Point User’s Group (IFPUG) Certified Function Point Specialist (CFPS) since the late 90s and a member of the IFPUG Counting Practices Committee, “owner” of International Standards Organisation (ISO) standard ISO/IEC 20926 since January 2007. He was the technical lead of IBM’s Function Point Centre of Competence, which is the successor to Allan Albrecht’s IBM Research team which developed the Function Point software sizing technique. His role in Steria requires him to ensure productivity measurements are performed correctly, in particular Function Point counts to minimise contract penalties. Also he advises executives responsible for delivery on methods to manage the productivity performance against other targets including off shoring and contribute to bids. His role in IBM involved business operations measurement coordination, quality assurance reviews, estimating support to bids, and Software Engineering Institute Capability Maturity Model Integrated (SEI CMMI) appraisals as well as occasional function point analysis to keep in contact with the real world of project delivery. Since 2004, he has regularly presented at technical conferences in the UK and USA and been invited to speak again as a result of the feedback. In 2006 & 2010 he presented the Ian Drummond Memorial lecture at the United Kingdom Software Metrics Association annual conference. Work Website: http://bit.ly/g7KkMd IFPUG Counting Practice Committe Web Page: http://bit.ly/gKn6Dn Linked In: http://linkd.in/gINRRr Email: peter3292004@hotmail.co.uk Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing is on the bookshelves! According to Firas Al-Sheikh of Amman,Jordan, "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process,neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 121 will talk about burn down charts (and maybe burn up charts) which will be part of the Metrics Minute. | 6 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 119 - Metrics Minute - Velocity, IFPUG News | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 119! In this week’s Software Process and Measurement Cast we have another installment of the Metrics Minute. This Metrics Minute is focused on Velocity. The esay begins . . . The simple definition of velocity, as it is currently used, is the amount of work that is completed in a period of time (typically a sprint). The definition is related to productivity which is the amount of effort required to complete a unit of work and delivery rate which measures the speed that work is completed. The inclusion of a time box (the sprint) creates a fixed duration which transforms velocity into more of a productivity metric than a speed metric (how much work can be be done in a specific timescale by a specific team). Therefore to truly measure velocity you need to estimate the units of work completed, have a definition of complete and have a time box. Book Plug . . . Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chemuturi and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! PS -- Want me to sign a bookplate for your copy? Email me and include a picture of you with your copy of the book and I will send you a personalized, signed bookplate! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Check out my blog and show notes for upcoming conferences and webinars! Next! SPaMCAST 120 will feature my interview with Peter Thomas. I picked his brains on his presentation on mature measurement programs! | 30 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 118 - Elizabeth Harrin, Social Media for Project Managers | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 118. SPaMCAST 118 features my interview with Elizabeth Harrin author of Social Media for Project Managers and the influential blog A Girl’s Guide to Project Management. Elizabeth and I had a wonderful conversation about how social media can improve project and project manager performance. Elizabeth Harrin, BA (Hons), MA, MBCS is an author and portfolio manager living and working in London. She has a decade of experience in projects. Elizabeth has led a variety of IT and process improvement projects including e-commerce and communications developments. She is also experienced in managing business change, having spent eight years working in financial services (including two based in Paris, France). She writes the award-winning blog, A Girl’s Guide to Project Management and is author of Project Management in the Real World and Social Media for Project Managers. She is also a founding member of PMI’s New Media Council. Blog: www.pm4girls.co.uk website : www.otobosgroup.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/pm4girls Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing is on the bookshelves! According to Firas Al-Sheikh of Amman,Jordan, "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process ,neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 119 will feature an installment of the metrics minute on velocity, news from associations and MAYBE or maybe not a guest essay! | 23 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 117 - Book Review, IIBA News, Too Many Metrics | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 117! In this week’s Software Process and Measurement Cast we have a review of Naomi Karten's book Presentation Skills for Technical Professionals: Achieving Excellence. Remember Naomi appeared in the interview segment last week (check it out at http://bit.ly/gwkFv3). In this week’s Cast we are starting a new segment, Association News. Kevin Brennan of the International Institute of Business Analysis opens the segment with news from the IIBA (PS Kevin was interviewed on SPaMCAST 69 http://bit.ly/ieHJbh). Finally in the run up to the Software Process and Measurement Cast's 4th Anniversary I am re-mastering some of the essays from year one. I am including the re-master d essay from SPaMCAST 3 aired February 25th 2007. The essay is titled, Measurement Proliferation, Guarding the Peace or Mutually Assured Destruction? The article explores proliferation in depth (measuring the same thing many ways) and breadth (measuring everything). Strange I still see this issue pop up four years later. Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chemuturi and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! PS -- Want me to sign a bookplate for your copy? Email me and include a picture of you with your copy of the book and I will send you a personalized, signed bookplate! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Check out my blog and show notes for upcoming conferences and webinars! Next! SPaMCAST 118 will feature an interview with Elizabeth Harrin author of Social Media for Project Managers and the influential blog A Girl’s Guide to Project Management. Elizabeth and I had a wonderful conversation about how social media can improve project and project manager performance. Another eye opening interview! | 16 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 116 - Naomi Karten, Presentation Skills for Technical Professionals | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 116! The Software Process and Measurement Cast this week features an interview with Naomi Karten discussing her 7th book, Presentation Skills for Technical Professionals: Achieving Excellence. If you have to get up in front people (real or virtual) I commend this interview to you and suggest book marking it as you will be back OFTEN! I also suggest they you buy the book! Naomi Karten (www.nkarten.com) is well-known for delivering serious material with a light touch. As principal of her training and consulting business, she has delivered seminars and presentations to more than 100,000 people in such diverse locations as Oslo, Zurich, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Trinidad, and Costa Rica, as well as throughout the US and Canada. Her services help organizations and individuals improve customer satisfaction, manage change, and strengthen communication skills. Naomi’s 7th book, Presentation Skills for Technical Professionals: Achieving Excellence, which is the subject of this podcast, is packed with tips and advice to help technical professionals develop career-enhancing presentation skills. As a former IT professional who was once terrified of public speaking, she wrote this book to help others excel at presenting with confidence. In addition to speaking, Naomi loves to write. Her books, Managing Expectations and Communication Gaps and How to Close Them, provide proven strategies and techniques for carrying out projects,implementing change, delivering service, and strengthening teamwork. Her other books and ebooks include Changing How You Manage and Communicate Change How to Survive, Excel and Advance as an Introvert How to Establish Service Level Agreements Naomi’s newsletter, Perceptions & Realities, offers serious advice in a lively, chuckle-generating manner. She has published several hundred articles in print publications and on numerous websites. She also blogs and tweets. Prior to forming her training and consulting business, she earned degrees in psychology and gained extensive experience in technical, customer support, and management positions. Contact naomi@nkarten.com Website: http://www.nkarten.com Newsletter: http://www.nkarten.com/newslet.html Blog: http://bit.ly/F0Dug Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/NaomiKarten This is Naomi's second visit to the Software Process and Measurement Cast. Naomi was last featured on SPaMCAST 88 when she talked about her book Changing How You Manage and Communicate Change. Check it out! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast: Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 117 will feature another metrics minute segment, association news (maybe) and a review of Naomi's book. | 9 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 115 - Moral Hazards In Software Development Processes | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 115! Recorded in the Marriott Courtyard Dun Loring Fairfax in Virginia. Happy New Year! Moral Hazards occur when someone insulated from risk behaves differently than they would behave if they were fully exposed to the risk. I recently listened to someone order two pounds of chicken wings and then comment that his high cholesterol drugs would protect him from the potential negative impact. He felt insulated from the risk therefore made a different choice if he had not been insulated. The discussions financial crises and bank bailouts have embedded the term moral hazard into our day to day vocabulary (not just into discussions of behavioral economics). While it is rare, even today, to attach the concept of moral hazard to a methodology or software development framework, I would suggest that when applied to the world of project governance, moral hazards do exist and might not be easily recognized or mitigated. While I am not suggesting you will run into any of the four scenarios this essay tackles, knowledge might help immunize you from the mistakes of others. Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Check out my blog and show notes for upcoming conferences and webinars! Next! SPaMCAST 116 will feature an interview with Naomi Karten. Naomi returns to discuss her new book, Presentation Skills for Technical Professionals, Achieving Excellence. What could be a better start to 2011 than Naomi's great wisdom and wonderful style. I am always amazed by what I learn when we talk. | 2 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 114 - Barbara Zimmerman, Contract Negoiations | The Software Process and Measurement Cast this week features an in interview with Barbara Zimmerman of IT Directions. We discussed contracts negotiations, tips getting them right and what how they can go wrong. Barb is a recognized leader in evaluating application software and negotiating IT contracts, Barb has a passion for aligning corporate and vendor expectations for mutual success. She has more than 20 years of consulting experience, and has assisted over 120 companies. As a licensed CPA, her rare blend of financial and operational experience facilitates a holistic approach to projects. Barb has a thorough knowledge of business processes and industry best practices and can help organizations innovate to use technology to achieve their goals. Barb has a strong results and achievement orientation with a reputation for teamwork, open communication, organization, high energy, and leadership. Emial: bzimmerman@itdirections.com Website: http://www.itdirections.com/index.html Phone: 952-445-4112 The audio for this interview is not perfect I have done a substantial amount of processing to make it the best if can be. The content in the interview is superlative, hang with it and I think you will walk away from this interview with more than you could have negotiated for! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 115 Will kickoff 2011. We will start with a discussion of the moral hazarda that methodologies and process improvement can foster in some environments. | 26 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 113 - Assignment Scope, Metrics Minute | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 113! In the Software Process and Measurement Cast 113 features on of the entries in the Metrics Minute. We talk about assignment scope! Maintenance Assignment Scope is a measure of the efficiency of the application support function. Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing is available on Amazon now! A recent email sang the praises of Mastering like this: "The book is extremely well written explaining the nuances of pro-active project management and can be used by Project Manager’s at every level including the beginners. Very straight forward, simple in application and easy to adopt." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 114 will feature my interview with Barbara Zimmerman. We discussed contracts, negotiation and why doing your homework is important. If you have deal with vendors or sell services this is a must Software Process and Measurement Cast. | 19 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 112 - Israel Gat, Technical Debt | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 112! The Software Process and Measurement Cast this week features an in interview with Israel Gat, Practice Director for the Cutter Agile Practice. We explored the concept of technical debit, how it is measured and the impact of technical debt on the organization. Israel Gat is recognized as the architect of the agile transformation at BMC Software. Under his leadership, BMC software development increased Scrum users from zero to 1,000, resulting in nearly three times faster time to market and 20-50% improvement in team productivity. Dr. Gat’s executive career spans top technology companies, including IBM, Microsoft, Digital, and EMC. He has led the development of products such as BMC Performance Manager and Microsoft Operations Manager, enabling the two companies to move toward next-generation system management technology. Dr. Gat is also well versed in growing smaller companies and has held advisory and venture capital positions for companies in new, high-growth markets. Dr. Gat currently splits his time between consulting and writing. He focuses on technical debt, large-scale implementations of lean software methods and agile business service management (“devops”). His recent e-book, The Concise Executive Guide to Agile, explains how the three can be tied together to form an effective software governance framework. Dr. Gat holds a PhD in computer science and an MBA. In addition to publishing with Cutter and the IEEE, he posts frequently at The Agile Executive and tweets as agile_exec. Emial: isrgat@gmail.com Agile Executive: http://theagileexecutive.com Cutter Consortium: http://www.cutter.com/index.html Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 113 inlcude an entry from the Metrics Minute on the concept of assignment scope (some think of this as maintenance productivty . . . not quite). I will also have some confernece news. | 12 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 111 - Seven Deadly Sins of Measurement, Greed, Meta Cast Update | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 109! In the Software Process and Measurement Cast 111 we complete the essay, Seven Deadly Sins of Measurement Programs, Greed. The greed while the last sin we cover is certianly not the least of the sin of measurement programs. Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing is available on Amazon now! A recent email sang the praises of Mastering like this: "The book is extremely well written explaining the nuances of pro-active project management and can be used by Project Manager’s at every level including the beginners. Very straight forward, simple in application and easy to adopt." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 112 will feature my interview on technical debt with Isreal Gat. Technical debt is a metaphor for poor development practices. Isreal and I discussed how to measure technical debt and what happens when it gets out of control. | 5 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 110 - Scott Price, Load Testing | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 110! The Software Process and Measurement Cast this week features an in interview with Scott Price of LoadStorm.com. Our discussion focused on load testing but covered ground that included the whole life testing life cycle. Scott Price is the Omega Geek at LoadStorm.com. As a 25-year veteran in the software industry, he is currently enjoying the pursuit of his passion for web application performance engineering. He is a frequent public speaker because of his unusual blend of technical knowledge and presentation skills. His focus is on developing cloud products such as LoadStorm, promoting faster web page speeds, and improving overall web app performance under heavy traffic. He works with customers by support them through coaching in use of performance testing tools and techniques. From a family with several generations of entrepreneurs, Scott founded and managed Advantage Medical Systems, Inc. which was acquired by Acxiom Corporation in 1995. He co-founded CustomerCentrix LLC in 1997, the parent company of LoadStorm.com, and is actively growing new products and services. He is the current Chair of Summit County Young Life, current Chairman of the Board for Dillon Community Church, a charter member of the Colorado Business Association Council, former Chairman of the Colorado Internet Keiretsu, and former leader in the Colorado Software Internet Association. Ready to loadtest your mind? It is time for the interview. Website: http://loadstorm.com/ Email: ScottP@LoadStorm.com Vote for the cast on Reddit at http://bit.ly/enkoqV #testing Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 111 we will complete my essay on the seven deadly sin of measurment programs. We seal the deal with the sin of greed. I will also have some confernece news. | 28 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 109 - Seven Deadly Sins of Measurement, Envy | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 109! The Seven Deadly Sins popularized by Dante have been used as an analogy for a fallen man’s tendency to sin and as analogy for the ills or risks of many professions. The analogy fits as well for software metrics; focusing attention on the behaviors that could sap your program’s integrity, effectiveness and life span. This paper looks at a set of deadly sins from the point of view of a person or group that is creating or managing a metrics program. In the Software Process and Measurement Cast 109 we explore the how measurement and envy can be interwoven. Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing is available on Amazon now! A recent email sang the praises of "Mastering" like this: "The book is extremely well written explaining the nuances of pro-active project management and can be used by Project Manager’s at every level including the beginners. Very straight forward, simple in application and easy to adopt." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Feedback I recetly corresponed with Bruce Reynolds. Bruce thank me for the podcast and in further conversation he suggested I reach out to arrange an interview with John Hollmann. John Hollmann is the primary author of the Total Cost Management Framework, and is a key contributor to risk forums within the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering, International (aacei.org). Bruce noted that as a cost estimator, "I've often wondered how or if the IT field would review the practices of the more established engineering professions (AACEI comes to mind) and come up with more established and rigorous risk management processes." Bruce goes on to state. "that risk is little understood by a surprising number of people. Perhaps if you could do an episode that would cover how risk is handled in estimates (triangular, beta, normal, uniform and other risk distributions come to mind). People should know the difference between the usual suspects of risk versus systemic risk." "The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering, International (aacei.org) is working on developing a certification on risk that in my opinion is more rigorous than the one that PMI has already developed." I agree and think that this would be a great topic. I will find a way to cover it in the near future! Next! SPaMCAST 109 will features an interview with Scott Price of LoadStorm fame. Our discussion focused on load testing but covered ground that included the whole life testing life cycle. | 21 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 108 - Bob Lewis, Bare Bones Change Management | Software Process and Measurement Cast 108 features my discussion with Bob Lewis. We talked about his new book Bare Bone Change Management, success, IT philosophy and a slew of other topics. Robert Lewis, president and founder of IT Catalysts, is one of the most respected advisers and commentators in the IT industry. He is the award-winning author of eight books and nearly 800 columns dealing with how to effectively lead information technology organizations, integrate them into the enterprise, and use them as part of effectively planned and executed business change programs. Known for his unique blend of vision and pragmatism, Mr. Lewis is recognized internationally as an authority on how to maximize the value delivered by information technology organizations and to achieve designed and planned organizational change. Prior to founding IT Catalysts, Mr. Lewis held a wide variety of executive, management, staff, and consulting positions in the field of information technology, as well as positions in manufacturing, product development, business planning, and consulting. Website: http://www.itcatalysts.com/index.html Keep the Joint Running: http://www.issurvivor.com/ Bare Bones Change Management: http://bit.ly/9ZXhSq Email: RDLewis@ITCatalysts.com Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing is on the bookshelves! According to one the reviews on Amazon: "I am very glad that I found this book. It is the only project management book that I know of that is filled with practical, real-life and modern advice. It does not simply concentrate on theories but covers experiences that project managers will run into throughout any project." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next: SPaMCAST 109 will feature the next installment of my essay on the Seven Deadly Sins of Measurement Programs. We will be tackling the topic of envy. | 14 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 107 - Seven Deadly Sins of Measurement, Lust | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 107! The Seven Deadly Sins popularized by Dante have been used as an analogy for a fallen man’s tendency to sin and as analogy for the ills or risks of many professions. The analogy fits as well for software metrics; focusing attention on the behaviors that could sap your program’s integrity, effectiveness and life span. This paper looks at a set of deadly sins from the point of view of a person or group that is creating or managing a metrics program. In the Software Process and Measurement Cast 107 we explore the effect of measurement lust. Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to one the reviews on Amazon: "There are lots of books on software project management. Why this one and who is the audience? "Mastering Software Project Management" is an attempt to provide coverage of all the major topics that must be addressed in managing a software development project." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 108 will features an interview with Bob Lewis. We discussed his new book Bare Bones Change Management. Change is always an interesting topic but Bob was able to raise bar and make it an incredible topic! | 7 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 106 - Larry Goldberg, The Decision Model | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 106! SPaMCAST 106 features my interview with Larry Goldberg. We discussed the book he co-authored, The Decision Model: A Business Logic Framework linking Business and Technology. This was a wide ranging interview. I am sure you will enjoy it! Larry Goldberg is Managing Partner of Knowledge Partners International, LLC (KPI),with over thirty years of experience in building technology based companies on three continents, and in which the focus was rules-based technologies and applications.Commercial applications in which he played a primary architectural role include such diverse domains as healthcare, supply chain, and property & casualty insurance. Larry is co-author of The Decision Model: A Business Logic Framework linking Business and Technology (Auerbach, 2009), a co-editor of The Business RuleRevolution: Running the Business the Right Way (HappyAbout.info 2007), on the editorial board of www.BPMInstitute.org and is the Editorial Director of the BDM Bulletin, a monthly e-publication of the BPMInstitute.org. Larry joins Barbara von Halle, his business partner at KPI, in writing the monthly Business Decision Management column in www.Tdan.com and in www.ModernAnalyst.com (from October 2009). In addition Larry's writings can be read in industry publications such as www.BPtrends.com, www.RequirementsNetwork.com and www.ITMPI.org. He may be heard, four times a year, as the track chair of the BDM Symposium at the Brainstorm conference, and at many conferences and industry events around the world. He and Barbara von Halle conduct a very popular series of training seminars on Business Decision Management and the Decision Model, both in person and on-line. Larry can be found at www.TheDecisionModel.com and looks forward to hearing from everyone with and interest in decision management, business rules, BDM,EDM, and BPM. Next! SPaMCAST 107 will feature the fifth installment of the Seven Deadly Sins of Measurement Programs essay. In this installment we discuss lust. The essay begins: There is a famous adage that states that you get what you measure. The point that is trying to be made is that if you focus on a specfic activity or process people will perform. It is a human tendency to wish to please. Unfortunately the tendency to please and a feed back loop can create an addiction or a fixation with a single metric or attribute. Fixation is an extreme of behavior that can cause the addict to exclude what is really important. Fixating and chasing a single measure to exclusion of everything else is the sin of lust in the measurement world. See you next week! | 31 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 105 - Seven Deadly Sins of Measurement, Wrath | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 105! The Seven Deadly Sins popularized by Dante have been used as an analogy for a fallen man’s tendency to sin and as analogy for the ills or risks of many professions. The analogy fits as well for software metrics; focusing attention on the behaviors that could sap your program’s integrity, effectiveness and life span. This paper looks at a set of deadly sins from the point of view of a person or group that is creating or managing a metrics program. In the Software Process and Measurement Cast 105 we explore wrath. Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 105 will feature an interview with Larry Goldberg. We discussed the book he co-authored, The Decision Model: A Business Logic Framework linking Business and Technology published by Taylor and Francis 2009. This was awide ranging interview. I am sure you will enjoy it! | 24 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 104 - Nigel Green, Lost In Translation | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 104. SPaMCAST 104 features my interview with Nigel Green coauthor of Lost In Translation. Nigel provides insights that suggests a new path for projects that focuses on the human dimensions of change.Nigel Green is an business change consultant, IS advisor and author who specialises in the conception, management and delivery of business-led IT solutions. He is fascinated by two things: the way people actually use IT and how well IT reflects real-world behaviour. His list of favourite authors hints at his values: philosophers, economists, architects, physicists, anthropologists, entrepreneurs, technologists and systems theory thought leaders are on that list. A business/IT translator for over 25 years, Nigel specializes in large organizations with complex and distributed operating models. website : www.5dinnovation.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/taotwit Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 105 will feature the fourth installment of the Seven Deadly Sins of Measurement Programs essay. It is time for RAGE!!!!!! | 17 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 103 - Seven Deadly Sins of Measurement - Sloth | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 103. SPaMCAST 103 will feature the third installment of the Seven Deadly Sins of Measurement Programs essay. Sloth plagues many measurement programs as they age. As time goes by, it is easy for practitioners to drift away from the passionate pursuit of data to transform into knowledge. Sloth in measurement programs is typically not caused by laziness. In this essay we explore the reasons for apparent sloth and how to conquer those problems. Note based on a comment by @The0retico on Twitter I have shortened the intro and will work on shortening the extro section. This week we have have comment by Royce Edwards after the essay. Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Have you bought your copy? Order it now! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Next! SPaMCAST 104 will feature my interview with Nigel Green coauthor of Lost In Translation. Nigel provides insights that suggests a new path for projects that focuses on the human dimensions of change. | 10 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 102 - Anita Cassidy, IT Strategy and Value | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 102. SPaMCAST 102 features my interview with Anita Cassidy. We discussed her book "A Practical Guide to Information Systems Strategic Planning" along with how to improve value and performance of IT! Anita Cassidy is owner and partner of ITDirections ( www.itdirections.com ), a technology consulting organization focused on the areas of strategic planning, assessments, software selection, contract negotiation, process improvement, coaching and temporary CIO. With over 30 years experience in IT, Anita has a reputation in the industry as a trusted advisor, consultant, and executive coach who has a true passion and track-record for making a difference. Anita is a nationally recognized industry leader in strategic planning and has published five books, including a best-seller titled "A Practical Guide to Information Systems Strategic Planning" (Taylor & Francis Group). Her latest book, published in 2010 was titled "A Practical Guide to Reducing IT Costs" (JRoss Publishing). As an accomplished facilitator, instructor, presenter, and industry expert, she has been a speaker at many national events and conferences, quoted in various articles and magazines, and served as a technology advisor and industry authority. Anita has held the CIO, VP, and top IT positions in worldwide companies such as Fisher-Rosemount (a division of Emerson Electric), Sanofi Diagnostics Pasteur (Beckman Coulter), and Graco. Anita is also an adjunct professor co-teaching an Engineering IT masters course at St. Thomas University. Ms. Cassidy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with MIS emphasis from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management. Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) October 7th 11:00 - 12:30 Webinar: Functional Metrics and Agile Estimation, Revisited Register here! Synopsis - Estimation is a lightning rod for conflicts between agile and process driven methodologies. However, times are changing, and agile is maturing. Part of the process of maturing is the incorporation of best practices from other methods and frameworks. In this webinar, Tom Cagley will explain how functional metrics allow you to incorporate additional process discipline into the estimation processes typically used by agile teams. Next! SPaMCAST 103 will feature the thirds installment of the Seven Deadly Sins of Measurement Programs essay. We take on sloth, really this time! | 3 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 101 - Seven Deadly Sins of Measurement, Gluttony | SPaMCAST 101 features the second part of my Seven Deadly Sins of Measurement Programs essay. In this installment we focus on gluttony. I jumped over sloth as I decided it needed a rewrite (no sloth here!). Citrix GoToAssist Express is sponsoring SPaMCAST Solve technical issues faster with GoToAssist Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) October 7th 11:00 - 12:30 Webinar: Functional Metrics and Agile Estimation, Revisited Register here! Estimation is a lightening rod for conflicts between agile and process driven methodologies. However, times are changing, and agile is maturing. Part of the process of maturing is the incorporation of best practices from other methods and frameworks. In this webinar, Tom Cagley will explain how functional metrics allow you to incorporate additional process discipline into the estimation processes typically used by agile teams. Next! SPaMCAST 102 features my interview with Anita Cassidy. We discussed her book "A Practical Guide to Information Systems Strategic Planning" along with how to improve value and performance of IT! | 26 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 100 - Hefley, Kanban | SPaMCAST 100 . . . YES 100 features an interview with Chris Hefley Chris and I discussed Kanban. This is an interview that will help novices and those experienced with Kanban. Paul Laberge asked for an interview on the nuts and bolts of Kanban and I think we have delivered. Chris Hefley is the CEO and co founder of Bandit Software. Bandit Software is a Nasvhille, TN based company that specializes in tools for Kanban and Lean Software Development, as well as training, coaching, consulting and lean outsourcing. Chris is a career software developer and aspiring craftsman, and has a deep interest in things that can help software developers be more productive, effective, and happy. Citrix GoToAssist Express is sponsoring SPaMCAST Solve technical issues faster with GoToAssist Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ISMA Cinco in Sao Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. THe title of the presentation is Function Points: Past, Present and Future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! SPaMCAST 101 will feature the second part of the Seven Deadly Sins essay. We take on solth next! | 19 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 99 - Seven Deadly Sins of Metrics Programs, Pride | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 99! The Seven Deadly Sins popularized by Dante have been used as an analogy for a fallen man’s tendency to sin and as analogy for the ills or risks of many professions. The analogy fits as well for software metrics; focusing attention on the behaviors that could sap your program’s integrity, effectiveness and life span. This paper looks at a set of deadly sins from the point of view of a person or group that is creating or managing a metrics program. The preamble . . . The Seven Deadly Sins of Metrics Programs: Pride – Believing that a single number / metric is more important than any other factor. Envy – Instituting measures that facilitate the insatiable desire for another team’s people, tools or applications. Wrath – Using measures to create friction between groups or teams. Sloth – Unwillingness to act or care about the measures you create. Greed – Allowing metrics to be used as a tool to game the system for gain. Gluttony – Collecting data for data's sake. Lust (Extravagance) – Pursuit of the number rather than the business goal. The impact each sin on a metrics program depends on many factors ranging from management style to organizaional culture. An example can be seen when comparing the belief that one number is more important than all other factors (always) which illustrates the sin of pride compared to the lack of motivation illustrated by sloth. These are two very different issues with two very different impacts however neither should be sneezed at if you value the long term health of a metrics program. Citrix GoToAssist Express is sponsoring SPaMCAST Solve technical issues faster with GoToAssist Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ISMA Cinco in Sao Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. THe title of the presentation is Function Points: Past, Present and Future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! SPaMCAST 99 will feature an interview with Chris Hefley Chris and I discussed Kanban. Paul Laberge asked for an interview on the nuts and bolts of Kanban and I think we have delivered. | 12 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 98 - Richard Soley, SEMAT Part 3 | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 98! The Software Process and Measurement Cast this week features an in interview with Richard Soley. The interview with Richard wraps up my interviews with the troika of luminaries that are leading the SEMAT initiative. Richard provides a great wrap up on the goals, benefits and ideas that define SEMAT. Dr. Richard Mark Soley is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of OMG TM. As Chairman and CEO of OMG, Dr. Soley is responsible for the vision and direction of the world's largest consortium of its type. Dr. Soley joined the nascent OMG as Technical Director in 1989, leading the development of OMG's world-leading standardization process and the original CORBA® specification. In 1996, he led the effort to move into vertical market standards (starting with healthcare, finance, telecommunications and manufacturing) and modeling, leading first to the Unified Modeling Language TM (UML®) and later the Model Driven Architecture® (MDA®). He also led the effort to establish the SOA Consortium in January 2007, leading to the launch of the Business Ecology Initiative (BEI) in 2009. The Initiative now includes Communities of Practice focused on the adoption of BPM and SOA, Green Computing, Event Processing and Cyber Security. Previously, Dr. Soley was a cofounder and former Chairman/CEO of A. I. Architects, Inc., maker of the 386 HummingBoard and other PC and workstation hardware and software. Prior to that, he consulted for various technology companies and venture firms on matters pertaining to software investment opportunities. Dr. Soley has also consulted for IBM, Motorola, PictureTel, Texas Instruments, Gold Hill Computer and others. He began his professional life at Honeywell Computer Systems working on the Multics operating system. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A., Dr. Soley holds bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in Computer Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Object Management Group's Website: http://www.omg.org/ Citrix GoToAssist Express is sponsoring SPaMCAST Solve technical issues faster with GoToAssist Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ISMA Cinco in Sao Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. THe title of the presentation is Function Points: Past, Present and Future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! SPaMCAST 99 we will feature an essay on measuring IT development capacity at a department level. | 5 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 97 - Time-to-Market Essay, Metrics Minute | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 97! Software Process and Measurement Cast features an essay on time-to-market which is an excerpt from a new writing project I am calling The Metrics Minute. You will see more essays from this project in the future and a call to action. The first few lines . . . Time-to-market (TTM) is a measure of the calendar duration of a project. Calendar time is the granddaddy of all measures of project performance. The popularity of the measure is driven by its ease of calculation as by definition all projects have a start date and every day that goes by adds one to day to the duration of the project and brings you one day closer to both the predicted and eventual end of the project. Time to market because it's simplicity has a great deal of allure however because of it simplicity it has very little explanatory power. Calendar time is a metric that everyone can understand in theory however how long is too long or why one project takes longer than another can only be answered by making a comparison to something else. Citrix GoToAssist Express is sponsoring SPaMCAST Solve technical issues faster with GoToAssist Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ISMA Cinco in Sao Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. The title of the presentation is Function Points: Past, Present and Future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! SPaMCAST 98 will return to the SEMAT Troika with my interview with Richard Soley on his perspective of the Software Engineering Method and Theory (SEMAT). I think Richard wraps up the three SEMAT interviews materfully. | 29 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 96 - Bertrand Meyer, SEMAT, IT and Academia | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 96! The Software Process and Measurement Cast this week features an in interview with Bertrand Meyer. Bertand and I discussed his ideas on SEMAT and why IT and Academia need to find a common ground to share ideas and knowledge. From Wikipedia Bertrand Meye has been Professor of Software Engineering at ETH Zürich, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology since October 2001, where he pursues research on building trusted components (reusable software elements) with a guaranteed level of quality. Dr. Meyer pursues the ideal of simple, elegant and user-friendly computer languages and is one of the earliest and most vocal proponents of object-oriented programming (OOP). His book Object-Oriented Software Construction is widely considered to be the best work on presenting the case for OOP. Other books he has written include Eiffel: The Language (a description of the Eiffel language), Object Success (a discussion of object technology for managers), Reusable Software (a discussion of reuse issues and solutions), Introduction to the Theory of Programming Languages and Touch of Class. He has authored numerous articles and edited conference proceedings. He is the initial designer of the Eiffel method and language and has continued to participate in its evolution, and is the originator of the Design by Contract development method. His experiences with object technology through the Simula language, as well as early work on abstract data types and formal specification (including the Z notation), provided some of the background for the development of Eiffel. Eiffel has been influential in the development of other languages including Java, C# and Python. Bertand is one of the troika of thought leaders that have brought SEMAT to the world. See Bertand's website for more information and contact data: http://se.ethz.ch/~meyer/ Citrix GoToAssist Express is sponsoring SPaMCAST Solve technical issues faster with GoToAssist Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ISMA Cinco in Sao Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. THe title of the presentation is Function Points: Past, Present and Future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! SPaMCAST 97 will feature another essay from the Metrics Minute on Time-to-Market. | 22 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 95 - Labor Productivity Essay, Metrics Minute | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 95! Software Process and Measurement Cast features an essay on labor productivity which is an excerpt from a new writing project I am calling The Metrics Minute. You will see more essays from this project in the future and a call to action. The first few lines . . . Labor productivity measures efficiency of the transformation of labor into something of higher value. Labor productivity (typically called productivity) is a fairly simple manufacturing concept that has been found itself useful in IT. Productivity is the amount of output per unit of input; an example in manufacturing terms can be expressed as10 widgets for every hour worked. Labor productivity is a powerful metric, made even more powerful by it's simplicity. At its heart, productivity is a measure of the efficiency of a process (or group of processes). Citrix GoToAssist Express is sponsoring SPaMCAST Solve technical issues faster with GoToAssist Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date): ISMA Cinco in Sao Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. The title of the presentation is Function Points: Past, Present and Future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! SPaMCAST 96 will return to the SEMAT Troika with my interview with Bertran Meyer on his perspective of the Software Engineering Method and Theory (SEMAT). | 15 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 94 - Ivar Jacobson, SEMAT Part 1 | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 94! The interview in the SPaMCAST 94 features my interview with Ivar Jacobson covering the Software Engineering Method and Theory or SEMAT initiative. The interview is part of a set of three interviews that I had with Ivar, Bertand Meyer and Richard Soley. The three luminaries are leading an effort to pull together a common core for software engineering and then to provide a framework for integrating new ideas. A very ambitious and somewhat controversial task. All three interviews were incredible and together provide a broad foundation to understand and interact with SEMAT. Dr. Ivar Jacobson is a father of components and component architecture, use cases, the Unified Modeling Language and the Rational Unified Process. He has contributed to modern business modeling and aspect-oriented software development. However, all this is history. Lately he has been working on how to deal with methods and tools in a super-light and agile way. He has developed a practice concept that is now being adopted by both developers and tool vendors. Now he is one of the leaders of a worldwide network Semat, which has agreed to revolutionize software development. He is also the principal author of six influential and best-selling books. Ivar Jacobson is the chairman of Ivar Jacobson International which has subsidiaries in the US, UK, China, Singapore, Australia, Sweden and Canada. SEMAT's website: www.semat.org Ivar's blog: http://blog.ivarjacobson.com/ Citrix GoToAssist Express is sponsoring SPaMCAST Solve technical issues faster with GoToAssist Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves! According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ISMA Cinco in Sao Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. THe title of the presentation is Function Points: Past, Present and Future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! The next Software Process and Measurement will feature an essay. In SPaMCAST 96 will return to the SEMAT Troika with my interview with Bertran Meyer on his perspective of the Software Engineering Method and Theory (SEMAT). | 8 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 93 - Ethics Essay Conclusion | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 93! The essay in the SPaMCAST 93 features the conclusion of my essay on ethics and call to action. The conclusion beging with the following paragraph. Codes of ethics are a compilation of individual statements of ethical principals into a framework to guide behavior. Most every human being embraces a code of ethics by default whether it is provided by religion, society, their work or organizations and associations. I recently asked friends I work with how many codes of ethics they are bound with and after a bit of discussion the average was four. Examples included IFPUG, PMI, IEEE, SEI, society and religions. Kevin Brennan, Vice President for Professional Development of IIBA, twittered me that codes of ethics are expected for a group to define itself as a profession and required for certification bodies under ISO 17024. Citrix GoToAssist Express is sponsoring SPaMCAST Solve technical issues faster with GoToAssist Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. On July 21st Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself was published by J. Ross Publishing. Murali and I wrote this book from the standpoint of a project manager working in a software development organization. We think this makes Mastering a unique guide that explains software project management in its entirety, including project acquisition and execution with backward linkages to concepts that play a facilitation role in successful project management. If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ISMA Cinco in São Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. The title of the presentation is Function Points: Past, Present and Future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! Will begin my interviews with Ivar Jacobson, Richard Soley and Bertran Meyer on the Software Engineering Method and Theory (SEMAT) is bold initiative. | 1 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 92 - Reinertsen, Product Development Flow | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 92! The interview in the SPaMCAST 92 features a discussion with Don Reinertsen . We discussed his current book, THe Principles of Product Development Flow including the concepts of queues, lean and economic value just to name a few topics. This was an incredible interview. For three decades Don Reinertsen has focused on improving the management of product development. His best-selling books have been perpetual favorites for hardcore engineering professionals. They lie dog-eared and underlined on engineering bookshelves around the world. Thousands of people have his public seminars at Caltech, The Management Roundtable, and overseas. Don constantly pushes the state of management thinking and delivers a rare combination of rigor, practicality, and clarity. His latest awarding winning book, The Principles of Product Development Flow: Second Generation Lean Product Development, has been praised as, “… quite simply the most advanced product development book you can buy.” Website: http://www.reinertsenassociates.com/ e-mail: don@ReinertsenAssociates.com Citrix GoToAssist Express is sponsoring SPaMCAST Solve technical issues faster with GoToAssist Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. On July 21st Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself was published by J. Ross Publishing. Murali and I wrote this book from the standpoint of a project manager working in a software development organization. We think this makes Mastering a unique guide that explains software project management in its entirety, including project acquisition and execution with backward linkages to concepts that play a facilitation role in successful project management. If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ISMA Cinco in São Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. THe title of the presentation is Function Points: Past, Present and Future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature the continuation the essay on process improvement and project management codes of ethics. | 25 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 91 - Ethics, Part 1 | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 91! The essay in the Software Process and Measurement Cast is titled Project and Process Improvement Ethics: A Primer, Part 1: What are ethics and why do care? The essay asks: What are ethics? What is the purpose of ethical frameworks? Why should they matter to those who manage process improvement? Citrix GoToAssist Express is sponsoring SPaMCAST Solve technical issues faster with GoToAssist Express. Try it FREE for 30 days. I am continuing my experiment with the format of the Software Process and Measurement Cast. I began the new format on SPaMCAST 88 and intend to use the new format at least through July. Every other show will include an interview and news components and the non-interview show will include the essay and any listener comments. I would really like to hear your thoughts and comments on the format. In August I will start the personal kanban at experiment. I am interested in any advice or comments you might have. I will share the results of the experiment as it develops. Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ISMA Cinco in São Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. THe title of the presentation is Function Points: Past, Present and Future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! The interview in the Software Process and Measurement Cast 91 will feature Don Reinertsen. We discussed queues, lean and economic value just to name a few topics. WOW | 18 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 90 - Ferdinandi, Technologist's Guide to Performing | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 90! The interview in the SPaMCAST 90 features an interview with a familar face, Pat Ferdinandi. Pat is back talking about her new book, A Technologist's Guide to Performing & Surviving in the New World. We live in exciting times how exciting might be up to us! Pat's 11 year old Solomon Island Eclectus Female parrot, Scarlet wrote the Bio I am using for Pat in SPaMCAST 90. Who is Pat Ferdinandi? Well, Mark Twain squawked it best: She was not quite what you would call refined. She was not quite what you would call unrefined. She was the kind of person that keeps a parrot. ~ Following the Equator; Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar She's calls herself a Chief Thought Translator...a business architect and author of Parrotology. She's different but I'm GEORGOUS! Yup... I'm Scarlet... the bird... I squawk about life... And give my caretakers strife... Lets chat about products and give me a hint... What's happenin' in your world... And I'm givin' you the word... I am continuing my experiment with the format of the Software Process and Measurement Cast. I began the new format on SPaMCAST 88 and intend to use the new format at least through July. Every other show will include an interview and news components and the non-interview show will include the essay and any listener comments. I would really like to hear your thoughts and comments on the format. In August I will start the personal kanban at experiment. I am interested in any advice or comments you might have. I will share the results of the experiment as it develops. Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ISMA Cinco in São Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. THe title of the presentation is Function Points: Past, Present and Future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! The interview in the Software Process and Measurement Cast 91 will feature an essay that begins a discussion of ethics and why an ethics framework is important for guiding change. | 11 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 89 - Collaboration Part 3 | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 89! Show 89 is the editorial / essay component of the show. The Software Process and Measurement Cast features Collaboration: Business's Duct Tape Part 3. THe summary of the whole essay is: Collaboration is a nearly ubiquitous problem-solving technique used in today’s business environment. As a tool it is not perfect; it can be slower than individual strokes of genius; at times it can deliver watered down solutions; and collaborative teams can lose their ability to think outside the box. On the other hand, collaborative efforts can marshal many points of view to create solutions no individual stroke of genius would be able to deliver. Given the power of this technique, it is important to have the knowledge of what it takes to actually make a collaborative effort work. Synthesizing a group of individuals into a collaborative team requires a combination of ability, authority, commitment, trust and recognition. Part One is included in SPaMCAST 85 Part Two is included in SPaMCAST 87 Remember to check out our sponsor, GoToAssit Express! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ISMA Cinco in São Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. THe title of the presentation is Function Points: Past, Present and Future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! The next SPaMCast Features an interview with a familar face, Pat Ferdinandi is back talking about her new book, A Technologist's Guide to Performing & Surviving in the New World. We live in exciting times how exciting might be up to us! | 4 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitSPaMCAST 88a - Karten, Manage and Communicate Change | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 88! The interview in the SPaMCAST 88 features a discussion with Naomi Karten. We discussed her book Changing How You Manage and Communicate Change. This book is another game changer! Naomi Karten (http://www.nkarten.com) is well-known for delivering serious material with a light touch. As principal of her training and consulting business, she helps organizations and individuals improve customer satisfaction, manage change, strengthen teamwork, and enhance communication and presentation skills. Naomi has delivered seminars and keynote presentation to more than 100,000 people internationally in such diverse locations as Oslo, Zurich, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Trinidad, Costa Rica, and throughout the US and Canada. The premise of Naomi’s book, Changing How You Manage and Communicate Change: Focusing on the Human Side of Change, is that change will proceed more smoothly and with less turbulence if serious attention is given to the people aspects. Information on this book is at http://www.nkarten.com/changebook. Naomi’s books, Managing Expectations and Communication Gaps and How to Close Them, provide proven strategies and techniques for carrying out projects, implementing change, delivering service, and strengthening teamwork. Her other books and ebooks include • How to Establish Service Level Agreements, • How to Survive, Excel and Advance as an Introvert • Presentation Skills for Technical Professionals Naomi’s newsletter, Perceptions & Realities, which is posted on her website, offers serious advice in a lively, chuckle-generating manner. She has also published more than 300 articles in print publications and on numerous websites. Prior to forming her training and consulting business, she earned degrees in psychology and gained extensive experience in technical, customer support, and management positions. Contact Naomi at naomi@nkarten.com. Remember to check out GoTo Assist Express! I have decided to use the month of July to experiment with the format of the Software Process and Measurement Cast. Beginning with SPaMCAST 88 and running thorough SPaMCAST 90 I will separate the interview and the essay into two shows. The A show will include the interview and news components and the B show will include the essay and any listener comments. The A show will continue to be bi-weekly as will the B show they will just not happen on the same weekend. Another way to say this is that for the next six weeks, at least, the Software Process and Measurement cast will be weekly. Thoughts and comments are welcome. In August I will start the personal kanban at experiment. I am interested in any advice or comments you might have. I will share the results of the experiment as it develops. Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ISMA Cinco in São Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. THe title of the presentation is Function Points: Past, Present and Future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! The interview in the Software Process and Measurement Cast 89 is with a familar face, Pat Ferdinandi is back talking about her new book, A Technologist's Guide to Performing & Surviving in the New World. We live in exciting times how exciting might be up to us! | 27 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 104 | Podcamp Ohio Presentation: Podcasting To A Niche Market | I recently presented at Podcamp Ohio the resentation was titled Podcasting To A Niche Market and subtitled The Software Process and Measurement Cast: A Retrospective Part 1. I have posted the presentation on SlideShare at: http://www.slideshare.net/tcagley/software-process-and-measurement-cast-a-retrospective-part-1 Please feel free to comment and suggest ways to improve the presenation (and the Cast itself). Podcamp Ohio 2010 was great. Thanks to the organizing committee and the sponsors which incldued: The Ohio State University Center for the Study and Teaching of Wiritng (great facilities) BLIP.tv Blubrry.com Spaceblue Circle of Seven Prodcutions Skyline Chili (you gotta try it) Champps (Fun place for pre and post party) Finally attend a local Podcamp if you have one or start one if you don't! If you are close enough I will be happy to present! | 25 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 87 - Sassenberg, Software Quality, Collaboration Part 2 | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 87! The interview in the SPaMCAST 87 features a discussion with Hans Sassenberg. We talked about his paper "Affordable Software Quality Assessment" and why typical process improvement programs are not enough. Dr. Hans Sassenburg received a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from the Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands) in 1986 and a PhD degree in economics from the University of Groningen (Netherlands) in 2006. He worked as an independent consultant until 1996, when he co-founded a consulting and training firm. This company specialized in software process improvement and software architecture and was sold in 2000. In 2001 he moved to Switzerland, where he founded a new consulting and training firm SE-CURE AG (www.se-cure.ch). In addition, he has been a visiting scientist at the Software Engineering Institute (www.sei.cmu.edu) since January of 2005. In 2009, he co-founded the Software Benchmarking Organization (www.sw-benchmarking.org), a consortium of international accredited partners. Dr. Sassenburg is an internationally published author on software engineering and economics. Benchmarking: www.sw-benchmarking.org Consulting/training: www.se-cure.ch Research: www.sei.cmu.edu Remember to check out GoTo Assist Express! The essay is the second part of Collaboration: Business's Duct Tape. Note is this a short section as hiking in the Rockies was conductive to relaxation but not to writing. I am about to start an experiment with using kanban at a personal level. I am interested in any advice or comments you might have. I will share the results of the experiment as it develops. Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ISMA Cinco in São Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. More on the topic the near future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! The interview in the Software Process and Measurement Cast 88 will feature Naomi Karten. We discussed he book Changing How You Manage and Communicate Change. This book is another game changer! | 13 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 86 - Thames, Change, Kanban Book Review | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 86! The interview in the SPaMCAST 86 is with Bob Thames. Bob is a co-author of Chasing Change: Building Organizational Capacity in a Turbulent Environment. Bob and I talked about change. No one is immune from change therefore understanding how to deal with change makes good sense. Bob Thames has 34 years of experience in the technology and consulting industries. He is currently a Senior Program Manager at SAS Institute, a leading global supplier of Business Analytics software solutions. He has been with SAS for 7 years, with previous positions at KPMG LLP, IBM Consulting Group, Arthur Andersen Business Consulting, and Digital Equipment Corporation. He is also the founder and CEO of Pathways to Transformation LLC, an executive and life coaching company that helps individuals enhance their life purpose and step into greater balance and fulfillment in their lives. Bob has been involved for the past 17 years in CAM-I, an international research consortium for cost, process, and performance management. After observing the unacceptably high rate of failure in many organizational performance improvement initiatives over the years, he led an interest group within CAM-I to research best practices on facilitating organizational change and developing resilient change capabilities. The results of this research effort culminated in the book Chasing Change, published by John Wiley and Sons. Passionate about helping individuals navigate the turbulence of personal change, Bob became a Certified Professional Coactive Coach through Coaches Training Institute and a certified coach with Blueprint for Life. Periodic blogs on personal change and contact information can be found on his website: www.pathwaystotransformation.com Remember to check out GoTo Assist Express! The essay is . . . not a bout collaboration. I finished reading David J. Anderson's book on kanban and have recorded a review. I will be back to the second part of Collaboration: Business's Duct Tape in SPaMCAST 87. Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ISMA Cinco in São Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. More on the topic the near future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! The interview in the Software Process and Measurement Cast 87 is with Hans Sassenberg. We discussed his paper "Affordable Software Quality Assessment" and why typical process improvement programs are not enough. | 30 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 85 - Cory Foy, Agile Coaching, Collaboration Part 1 | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 85! The interview in the SPaMCAST 85 is with Cory Foy. We discussed agile, agile coaching, scrum buts and organizational change just to name a few topics. If you are involved in developing software, managing people or changing organizations these are topics you will want to hear about! Cory Foy is an agile coach, trainer and, at-heart, developer who cut his teeth in agile using Extreme Programming and never looked back. Cory is an active member of the development and agile communities establishing or running user groups across the country and being a frequent speaker at conferences and user groups across the globe. He currently resides north of Tampa, FL with his beautiful wife and two cute-as-a-button daughters. You can reach Cory via his site at http://www.coryfoy.com or on Twitter at http://twitter.com/cory_foy. Contact information: Twitter: http://twitter.com/cory_foy Website: http://www.coryfoy.com Remember to check out GoTo Assist Express! The essay is titled Collaboration, Part 1. The essay wrestles with what makes collaboration work or not work when things go awray. Collaboration is a core skill in almost all endeavors so undertanding how to make it work and the techniques limitations are is important for success. Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ISMA Cinco in São Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. More on the topic the near future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! The interview in the SPaMCAST 86 is with Bob Thames. Bob and I talked change. Change is such a simple word but such a big topic and germane to everyone. | 16 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 84 - Valerdi, Change and Estimation, Outsourcing | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 84! The interview in the SPaMCAST 84 is with Ricardo Valerdi. We discussed software cost estimation and behavioral economics. This was a great interview that anyone working in the IT field will find immediately useful and thought provoking in the long term. Dr. Valerdi's current research interests include systems engineering cost estimation, system level metrics and models, dynamics in large-scale government system acquisition, and system-of-systems ontologies. His contributions to the field include the Constructive Systems Engineering Cost Model (COSYSMO), a model for estimating systems engineering effort, which has been calibrated with data provided by BAE Systems, Boeing, General Dynamics, L-3 Communications, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and SAIC. He is also the co-founder of the Systems Engineering Advancement Research Initiative (SEAri), which was launched in 2007. He received his B.S./B.A. in electrical engineering from the University of San Diego in 1999, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in systems architecting and engineering from USC in 2002 and 2005. Between 1999 and 2002, he worked as a systems engineer at Motorola where he was responsible for the design and implementation of mission critical public safety communications systems for clients such as the Los Angeles Police Department, Orange County Sheriff, and San Diego Police Department. He has been affiliated with The Aerospace Corporation's Economic and Market Analysis Center as a member of the technical staff since 2003 and he supports cost analysis of programs for the Air Force's Space and Missile Systems Center at the Los Angeles Air Force Base. Dr. Valerdi is the author of more than 45 technical publications for IEEE, AIAA, and INCOSE conferences. His work has appeared in several journals, including Journal of Systems Engineering, Journal of Systems and Software, and CrossTalk - The Journal of Defense Software Engineering. He has also served as a reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management and IEEE Software. He served as program chair of the 20th Forum on COCOMO and Software Cost Modeling and is involved with INCOSE in the Measurement Working Group, the Systems Engineering and Architecting Doctoral Student Network, and since 2007 has served on the Board of Directors as associate director for international growth. He is a visiting associate at the Center for Systems & Software Engineering at USC. Contact information: Email: rvalerdi@mit.edu Website: http://rvalerdi.mit.edu Remember to check out GoTo Assist Express! The essay is titled Outsourcing: Metrics and Governance. The essay discusses why it is important to get the link between metrics and governance right in outsourcing contracts. It goes on to stress why it is important to engage process and metrics experts when negotiating the linkages. One of the new features you will notice in SPaMCAST 84 is an ad. I do not take adding ads lightly but have decide to occasionally run ads to help defray the cost of hosting, bandwidth and equipment. When I do run ads I will only run those I feel comfortable with. Let me know your thoughts on the matter. Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ISMA Cinco in São Paulo September 13-15. I will be one of the featured speakers. More on the topic the near future. The website to get more information is http://www.ifpug.org/conferences/ I hope to see you there! Next! The interview in the SPaMCAST 85 is with Cory Foy. We talked agile and agile coaching. Whether you are using SCRUM, xP or any software development methodology I think you will have a lot to think about after listening to Cory. | 2 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 83 - Gary Gack, Managing The Black Hole, Size | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 83! The interview in the SPaMCAST 83 is with Gary Gack. We discussed his new book "Managing The Black Hole". The book and the discussion centered on how organizations can improve their effectiveness. Lots of great ideas for orgnaizations at all levels of maturity. Gary Gack, is the founder and President of Process-Fusion.net, a provider of e-Learning, Assessments, Strategy advice, Training, and Coaching relating to integration and deployment of software and IT industry best practices. Mr. Gack holds an MBA from the Wharton School and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. In addition he is an ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE), a Certified Scrum Master, a Visiting Scientist with the Software Engineering Institute (2006) where he co-authored the "Measuring for Performance Driven Improvement 1" course for which he is an authorized instructor, and he holds the ITIL Foundation Certification. He has more than 40 years of diverse experience in the software and IT industry, including more than 20 years focused on process improvement. He is the author of numerous articles and a book entitled "Managing the “Black Hole”: The Executive’s Guide to Software Project Risk. Contact information: Email: ggack@Process-Fusion.net Website: http://www.process-fusion.net/ The essay examines the the software measure / metric: Size. Size really is important and the type of size measure you choose will expand or constrain what you can do with the data. We will define physical, functional and relative measures of size and where they are useful. Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV The SPaMCAST's production schedule is on the Software Process and Measurement Facebook page. Yell at me if you have ideas for future interviews or essays. Your thoughts, comments, suggestions and ideas are welcome. Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) Quest Conference in Dallas April 21 - 23. I will be talking on "Process Improvement in a Multi-Model World". The conference includes two days of workshops. The website to get more information is http://www.qaiquest.org/dallas/index.html Next! The interview in the SPaMCAST 84 is with Ricardo Valardi. We discussed software cost estimation and behavioural economics. THis was a great interview that anyone working in the IT field will find immeadeatly usefull and thought provoking in the long term. | 18 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 82 - Cheryl Jones, PSM, Optimism | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 82! The interview in the SPaMCAST 82 is with Cheryl Jones. We discussed Practical Software and Systems Measurement. Can you say measurement or even more loudly MEASUREMENT! PSM is an evolving force in the IT measurement field. Cheryl helps us understand why measurement is important for projects and management. Cheryl Jones is a lead software engineer in the Quality Engineering & System Assurance Sciences Group at RDECOM-ARDEC at Picatinny, New Jersey. She is responsible for measurement and analysis, risk management, estimation, and decision analysis technology development and application across a wide base of DoD, Government, and Commercial programs and organizations. Her responsibilities encompass technology development, integrated process definition, and practical technology application to support a variety of Performance and Decision Analysis requirements across numerous technical, acquisition, and management domains at multiple organizational levels. Ms. Jones is the technical lead and project manager of Practical Software and Systems Measurement. This project is an international technical initiative responsible for the development and transition of effective measurement practices into the software and systems development communities. Ms Jones is a primary author of Practical Software Measurement: Objective Information for Decision Makers. She is responsible for directing the transition of PSM and related measurement guidance into practice across a wide community of users through DoD, government, and industry. She has been instrumental in linking corporate measurement processes to validated improvements in project and organizational performance. Ms. Jones is a technical expert to the US Technical Advisory Group to International Standards Organization SC7, System and Software Engineering. Ms. Jones is the convener of Special Working Group 5, Standards Management. Ms. Jones is co-editor of ISO/IEC/IEEE 29148, Requirements Engineering. She previously was co-editor for ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2008, System Life Cycle Processes, editor of the revision to ISO/IEC 15939:2007, Software Measurement, and ISO/IEC/IEEE 16085:2006, Risk Management. Ms. Jones is also co-editor of ISO/IEC 15288, System Life Cycle Processes and ISO/IEC/IEEE 29148, Requirements Engineering. Ms. Jones holds a B.S. degree in Computer Science/Mathematics from the University of Georgia and an MBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Rhode Island. Contact information: Email: cheryl.jones5@us.army.mil Website: http://www.psmsc.com The essay examines the optimism. When is otimism a good thing and when is it a bad thing? Perhaps the right answer is optimistic realisim. Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV The SPaMCAST's production schedule is on the Software Process and Measurement Facebook page. Yell at me if you have ideas for future interveiws or essays. Your thoughts, comments, suggestions and ideas are welcome. Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) Quest Conference in Dallas April 21 - 23. I will be talking on "Process Improvement in a Multi-Model World". The conference includes two days of workshops. The website to get more information is http://www.qaiquest.org/dallas/index.html Next! The interview in the SPaMCAST 83 is with Gary Gack. We discussed his new book, “Managing the Black Hole”. The book explores customer engagement, metrics, planning and monitoring projects. | 3 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 81 - Byrnes, Upcoming CMMI Release, Productivity and Velocity | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 81! The interview in the SPaMCAST 81 is with Paul Byrnes. We discussed the upcoming release of the CMMI, Agile and the CMMI and process improvement in general. The interview is loaded with data for anyone that uses the CMMI or is involved with process improvement in general. Paul is a returning guest! If you have not listened to Paul's first interview go back to SPaMCAST 63 (http://bit.ly/bnODdY). As an Air Force officer Paul was responsible for managing advanced software technology transition projects at Hanscom AFB, MA. These were typically joint government/industry funded projects aimed at significantly improving the efficiency of DoD software development processes and services. At the SEI, Paul was the SEI CMM® Based Appraisal (CBA) Project Leader. Responsible for developing all published versions of SCE and the initial CBA IPI method (V0.3). A principal developer of the CMM® Appraisal Framework (CAF). Developed, delivered, and managed teams delivering CMM based appraisal methods and training services. At ISD, as a founder, principal, Managing Director, and CTO, Paul was the principal architect of ISD’s Comprehensive Appraisal Method (CAM); a draft version was an input method to SCAMPISM V1.1. He was responsible for managing, leading development, and also delivering all standard ISD products for their appraisal, consulting, and training service lines. Paul is a currently a member of the SCAMPI LA BoK Advisory Board and a member of its High Maturity Working Group. He is currently participating on the Enterprise SPICE Architecture Team and the SCAMPI V1.3 Upgrade Team. Paul was included in the 1995 Who’s Who in the East, the 1998 Who’s Who in Media and Communications, the 1999 Who’s Who in America, and the 2000 Who’s Who in the World. Contact information: Email: pdbyrnes@isd-inc.com Website: http://isd-inc.com The essay examines the difference perspective between velcocity and productivity. They are similar concepts that if addressed carefully can both be collected and used without additional effort. It is like having your cake and eating it too! I want your help! I would like each SPaMCAST listener to invite one new listener to listen to the cast. Walk over to their PC, show them how to set up ITunes or your favorite pod catcher and then subscribe them to the SPaMCAST. When your done call the listener line (206) 888-6111 tell me the story (I will share the stories on a future cast). Better yet I will select the best (or maybe a few best) stories and invite you to participate on a future cast! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV The SPaMCAST's production schedule is on the Software Process and Measurement Facebook page. Yell at me if you have ideas for future interveiws or essays. Your thoughts, comments, suggestions and ideas are welcome. Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) March 22 - 25, SEPG Conference in Savanah. I will be attending and will have lots of time to connect to SPaMCASTers in Savanah. Let me know if you are attending and lets connect! Quest Conference in Dallas April 21 - 23. I will be talking on "Process Improvement in a Multi-Model World". The conference includes two days of workshops. The website to get more information is http://www.qaiquest.org/dallas/index.html Next! The interview in the SPaMCAST 82 is with Cheryl Jones. We discussed Practical Software and Systems Measurement (PSM). We got down and dirty on the topic of software measurment. Cherly is a real guru in the measurement field. | 21 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 80 - Rico, Value of Agile, Productivity and Efficiency | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 80! The interview in the SPaMCAST 80 is with Dr. David F Rico. We discussed "Business Value of Agile Software Methods" which he coauthored. The interview provided a great discussion on the value of agile based on quantitative information gathered for the book. I want your help! I would like each SPaMCAST listener to invite one new listener to listen to the cast. Walk over to there PC, show them how to set up ITunes or your favorite pod catcher and then subscribe them to the SPaMCAST. When your done call the listener line (206) 888-6111 tell me the story (I will share the stories on a future cast). Better yet I will select the best (or maybe a few best) stories and invite you to participate on a future cast! Dr. Dr. Rico's Biography: Dr. David F. Rico has been a technical leader in support of NASA, DARPA, DISA, SPAWAR, USAF, AFMC, NAVAIR, CECOM, and MICOM for over 25 years. He has led, managed, or participated in over 20 organization change initiatives using Agile Methods, Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9001, CMMI, SW-CMM, Enterprise Architecture, Baldrige, and DoD 5000. He specializes in information technology (IT) investment analysis, IT project management, and IT-enabled change. He has been an international keynote speaker, presented at leading industry conferences, published numerous articles, and written or contributed to six textbooks. He’s a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM). Dr. Rico teaches doctoral and master’s courses at three Washington, DC-area universities. Dr. Rico has been in the field of information systems since 1983. Dr. Rico's contact information: Email: dave1@davidfrico.com Website: http://www.davidfrico.com/ The essay while bit on the short side due to the length of the interview tackles the age old question "is there a difference between productivity and efficiency and if there is do I really care .". I think there is and yes I think you should care. Contact information for the SPaMCAST: Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV The SPaMCAST's production schedule is on the Software Process and Measurement Facebook page. Yell at me if you have ideas for future interveiws or essays. Your thoughts, comments, suggestions and ideas are welcome. Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) March 22 - 25, SEPG Conference in Savanah. I will be attending and will have lots of time to connect to SPaMCASTers in Savanah. Let me know if you are attending and lets connect! Quest Conference in Dallas April 21 - 23. I will be talking on "Process Improvement in a ulti-Model World". The conference includes two days of workshops. The website to get more information is http://www.qaiquest.org/dallas/index.html Next! The interview in the SPaMCAST 81 is with Paul Byrnes. We discussed the upcoming release of the CMMI. Important information for everyone in the process improvement field. | 7 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 79 - Stribrny, Risk, Manifestos Part 2 | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 79! In the Software Process and Measurement Cast 79 I interviewed Scott Stribrny. We discussed his recent Cutter Consortium Executive Update titled “We’re Gonna Be in the Hudson: Risk Management Expertise to Live by in an Economic Downturn." The conversation and the article focused on risk and risk management. Risk gets talked about in project management circles and can stay a bit theorectical Scott makes the topic tangible in our interview. Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Scott's Bio: J. Scott Stribrny is the Cofounder, President, and Managing Director of Group Atlantic, Inc., a consulting firm that has advised private, commercial, and governmental organizations on successful strategy development and operations improvement since 1992. He is also a Senior Consultant and writer with Cutter Consortium's Enterprise Risk Management & Governance practice. He is currently advising senior management of Fortune 1000 firms on principles and techniques for effective risk management and leadership. He is a frequent speaker to professional organizations and a guest lecturer to MBA programs at DePaul, Loyola and National-Louis Universities. His courses on developing high-performance teams are well known for their innovative workshops and practical applicability. Mr. Stribrny has more than 30 years experience in systems specification and building. He has designed and built real-time mission critical software and has led successful, multimillion-dollar development programs. His accumulated management experience ranges from growth companies to Fortune 50 conglomerates in many industries, including aerospace, telecommunications, financial, insurance, retail, information services, and manufacturing. Mr. Stribrny is a co-founder and former leader of the Chicago Software Process Improvement Network, and was an organizer of the 1998 Software Engineering Process Group conference. He can be reached at Scott.Stribrny@GroupAtlantic.com. Scott's contact information: scott.stribrny@groupatlantic.com Website: www.groupatlantic.com Cutter: http://www.cutter.com/meet-our-experts/stribrnys.html The SPaMCAST's production schedule is on the Software Process and Measurement Facebook page. Yell at me if you have ideas for future interveiws or essays. Your thoughts, comments, suggestions and ideas are welcome. The essay SPaMCAST 79 is the completion of my essay about the central threads or core truths that can be extracted from the myriad of manifestos currently being published. Remember, "I am not a cog and neither are you!" Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) SEPG Conference in Savanah. March 22 - 25, I will be attending and will have lots of time to connect to SPaMCASTers in Savanah. Let me know if you are attending and lets connect! Quest Conference in Dallas April 21 - 23. I will be talking on "Process Improvement in a Multi-Model World". The conference includes two days of workshops. The website to get more information is http://www.qaiquest.org/dallas/index.html Next! The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Dr. David F Rico. We discussed agile methods and the quantitative data that shows that it really works. | 21 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 78 - Buglione, Play and Learning, Manifestos | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 78! In the Software Process and Measurement Cast 78 I interviewed Dr. Luigi Buglione. We focused our discussion on how play can improve learning in a technical environment but also touched on measurement and change. This was an intense interview that included many take aways that can be applied in your organization now! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV Dr. Buglione's Bio: Dr. Luigi Buglione is Associate Professor at the École de Technologie Supérieure (ETS) – Université du Québec, Canada and is currently working as Process Improvement Specialist at Engineering.IT (formerly Atos Origin Italy and SchlumbergerSema) in Rome, Italy. Previously, he worked as a Software Process Engineer at the European Software Institute (ESI) in Bilbao, Spain. Dr. Buglione is a regular speaker at international Conferences on Software Measurement, Process Improvement and Quality. He is also the Vice-President of the Italian Software Metrics Association (GUFPI-ISMA), where created the Software Measurement Committee (SMC), member of the ISBSG Technical Advisory Group, of the ISO/IEC WG10 Study Group and other technical national bodies on such issues. He developed and was part of ESPRIT and of Basque Government projects on metric programs, EFQM models, the Balanced IT Scorecard and QFD for software. He is also a reviewer of the SWEBOK project, co-authoring the proposal for a new Knowledge Area on Software Measurement for the upcoming 2010 edition. He received a Ph.D in Management Information Systems from LUISS Guido Carli University (Rome, Italy) and a degree cum laude in Economics from the University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Italy. He is a Certified Software Measurement Specialist (IFPUG CSMS). Dr. Buglione's reseach can be found at www.semq.eu He also suggests visiting GUFPI-ISMA. The Italian full website is @ www.gufpi-isma.org , the new English section of the site @ http://www.gufpi-isma.org/eng/ Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: luigi.buglione@eng.it Phone: +39-06-8307.4472 Website: www.semq.eu The SPaMCAST's production schedule should be on the Software Process and Measurement Facebook page before this cast goes up! Yell at me if it is not there. Your thoughts, comments, suggestions and ideas are welcome. The essay SPaMCAST 78 is about the central threads or core truths that can be extracted from the myriad of manifestos currently being published. Either they are all copying from each other or there might be something to learn from them. Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) Are Your Project Stakeholders Satisfied February 11, 2010 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Time Measuring customer satisfaction is more than just asking if your clients got what they wanted. Customer satisfaction is a messy mix of expectations, experiences, and perceptions - with maybe a hint of functionality. In this webinar, Tom Cagley will outline one method for measuring this mixture and for identifying what really matters in customer satisfaction. Learning Objectives: • How to define customer satisfaction • Strategies for identifying what really matters • A practical framework for measuring customer satisfaction • Not all attributes of customer satisfaction matter to the same level for all stakeholders Register at http://solutions.compaid.com/forms/WebinarA20100211?ProcessType=PreReg Quest Conference in Dallas April 21 - 23. I will be talking on "Process Improvement in a Multi-Model World". The conference includes two days of workshops. The website to get more information is http://www.qaiquest.org/dallas/index.html Next! The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interv | 7 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 77 - Cagley, Three Years, Durnall, Lean | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 77 marking the SPaMCAST's Three Year Anniversary! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 77 is a special show. Even though we still have an interview and essay, we are going to turn things a bit on their head by flipping rolls and adding quite a few congratulatory comments. The outpouring of well wishes was fantastic and in some cases pretty darn funny. In the SPaMCAST 77 the tables have been turned and Pat Ferdinandi interviewed me. We talk about how the Software Process and Measurement Cast began, lessons learned along the way and where the Cast is going in the future. Frankly being on the other side of the table was a bit intimidating but a lot of fun never the less! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voicemail: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV I am going to include SPaMCAST's production shedule on Facebook. Your thoughts, comments, suggestions and ideas are welcome. We have a guest essay in SPaMCAST 77. In this cast Richard Durnall shares his excellent essay "We’re not Japanese and we don’t build cars." The essay explores the management paradigm of lean, its roots and why the path taken by western management practices will be difficult to change. This essay was originally published at DZone (http://agile.dzone.com). I hope this is only the first of Richard's essays that grace the "bits" of the Software Process and Measurement Cast. Richard's Blog: http://www.richarddurnall.com/ Email: rdurnall@thoughtworks.com The DZone Article: http://agile.dzone.com/articles/lean-development-benefits Twitter: www.twitter.com/rdurnall Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) Are Your Project Stakeholders Satisfied February 11, 2010 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Time Measuring customer satisfaction is more than just asking if your clients got what they wanted. Customer satisfaction is a messy mix of expectations, experiences, and perceptions - with maybe a hint of functionality. In this webinar, Tom Cagley will outline one method for measuring this mixture and for identifying what really matters in customer satisfaction. Learning Objectives: • How to define customer satisfaction • Strategies for identifying what really matters • A practical framework for measuring customer satisfaction • Not all attributes of customer satisfaction matter to the same level for all stakeholders Register at http://solutions.compaid.com/forms/WebinarA20100211?ProcessType=PreReg Quest Conference in Dallas April 21 - 23. I will be talking on "Process Improvement in a Multi-Model World". The conference includes two days of workshops. The website to get more information is http://www.qaiquest.org/dallas/index.html Next! The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Luigi Buglione. We discussed how we reinvigorate training by including games, the process of change and software measurement. I have already put Luigi’s ideas into action and that says a ton! | 24 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 76 - Tom and Mary Poppendieck, Leading Lean, Walls | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 76! In the SPaMCAST 76 I interviewed Tom and Mary Poppendieck talking about lean and their new book "Leading Lean Software Development: Results Are not the Point". Our interview covered the book, lean and leadership to just a few topics. Mary Poppendieck has been in the Information Technology industry for over thirty years. She has managed software development, supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and new product development. She spearheaded the implementation of a Just-in-Time system in a 3M video tape manufacturing plant and led new product development teams, commercializing products ranging from digital controllers to 3M Light Fiber™. Mary is a popular writer and speaker, and coauthor of the book Lean Software Development, which was awarded the Software Development Productivity Award in 2004. A sequel, Implementing Lean Software Development, was published in 2006. A third book, Leading Lean Software Development, was published in late 2009. Tom Poppendieck has over 25 years of experience in computing including eight years of work with object technology. His modeling and mentoring skills are rooted in his experience as a physics professor. His early work was in IT infrastructure, product development, and manufacturing support, and evolved to consulting project assignments in healthcare, logistics, mortgage banking, and travel services. Tom holds a PhD in Physics and has taught physics for ten years. He is coauthor of the book Lean Software Development, which was awarded the Software Development Productivity Award in 2004. A sequel, Implementing Lean Software Development, was published in 2006. A third book, Leading Lean Software Development, was published in late 2009. Website: http://www.poppendieck.com/ Leading Lean Software Development: Results Are not the Point http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0321620704/poppendieckco-20 Contact Mary: Phone: 952-934-7998 Email: mary@poppendieck.com Contact Tom: Phone: 612-804-7217 Email: tom@poppendieck.com The essay in SPaMCAST 76 is titled "Walls". In the essay, "Walls" I explore the impact of living in an echo chamber when it comes to the ideas and concpets you use to drive change. Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) Are Your Project Stakeholders Satisfied February 11, 2010 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Time Measuring customer satisfaction is more than just asking if your clients got what they wanted. Customer satisfaction is a messy mix of expectations, experiences, and perceptions - with maybe a hint of functionality. In this webinar, Tom Cagley will outline one method for measuring this mixture and for identifying what really matters in customer satisfaction. Learning Objectives: • How to define customer satisfaction • Strategies for identifying what really matters • A practical framework for measuring customer satisfaction • Not all attributes of customer satisfaction matter to the same level for all stakeholders Register at http://solutions.compaid.com/forms/WebinarA20100211?ProcessType=PreReg Quest Conference in Dallas April 21 - 23. I will be talking on "Process Improvement in a Multi-Model World". The conference includes two days of workshops. The website to get more information is http://www.qaiquest.org/dallas/index.html Next! The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with . . . Me. Pat Ferdinandi turns the tables to explore the origins of the SPaMCAST and plans for the future. I had fun being interviewed and hope you will enjoy the disucssion. | 10 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 75 - Brown, IFPUG Function Points 4.3, Best Practices | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 75! In the SPaMCAST 75 I interviewed Bonnie Brown. We discussed the updated IFPUG Function Point Counting Practice Manual (release 4.3) that will be released this January. While the manual includes few rule the manual it does include a new section on conversions, more definitions and is generally a cleaner therefore more usable format. Bonnie provided great insight into the contents and construction of the manual. Ms. Brown works for HP (Hewlett Packard) and is the Function Point Coordinator for HP’s U.S. Public Sector account. Ms. Brown has over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology industry with a strong emphasis in requirements development, analysis and design of new applications leveraging standard processes. Ms. Brown has participated in numerous software development and enhancement projects, performing definition, analysis and design phase activities. She also has ten years of experience in Function Point Analysis, Metrics collection and analysis, and Software Process Improvement. In her current assignment, she coordinates function point activities for the U.S. Public Sector account and performs function point analysis for projects and applications within that area. Ms. Brown has been a member of the IFPUG Counting Practices Committee since 2000. She previously served as the committee secretary and is now serving as committee vice-chair. She coordinated (along with David Garmus) the development and publication of CPM 4.3. The IFPUG website is www.ifpug.org The essay in SPaMCAST 75 is an exploration of the term "best practice". Shakespeare wrote: "What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet." Unfortunately words can have power beyond thier original intent therefore reduce the value of the orginal concept. Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) ITMPI Webinar: Are Your Project Stakeholders Satisfied February 11, 2010 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Time Measuring customer satisfaction is more than just asking if your clients got what they wanted. Customer satisfaction is a messy mix of expectations, experiences, and perceptions - with maybe a hint of functionality. In this webinar, Tom Cagley will outline one method for measuring this mixture and for identifying what really matters in customer satisfaction. Learning Objectives: • How to define customer satisfaction • Strategies for identifying what really matters • A practical framework for measuring customer satisfaction • Not all attributes of customer satisfaction matter to the same level for all stakeholders Register at http://solutions.compaid.com/forms/WebinarA20100211?ProcessType=PreReg Quest Conference in Dallas April 21 - 23. I will be talking on "Process Improvement in a Multi-Model World". The conference includes two days of workshops. The website to get more information is http://www.qaiquest.org/dallas/index.html Next! The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Tom and Mary Poppendiech talking about lean and their new book "Leading Lean Software Development: Results Are not the Point". This was a phenomenally insightful interview. | 27 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 74 - Hiranabe, Mind Mapping and Agile, Value | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 74! In the SPaMCAST 74 I interviewed Kenji Hiranabe. We discussed mind mapping and how it can be used in projects. Mind Mapping for the uninitiated is a simple graphical means of organizing data to make it more understandable and memorable. Mind mapping has many uses in all types of software projects. We specifically discussed uses in agile projects but the method transcends a simple category and is useful in all projects . Kenji Hiranabe is an Agile software development practitioner and Japanese (co-)translator of "Multi-Paradigm Design"(Jim Coplien), "Lean Software Development"(Mary/Tom Poppendieck), "XP Installed"(Ron Jeffries), "Agile Project Management"(Jim Highsmith), "The Art of Agile Development"(James Shore) and other Agile books. Kenji was awarded the 2008 Gordon Pask Award Recipient for contributions to Agile practice. http://www.infoq.com/news/2008/08/Gordon-Pask-Award-2008-Receivers He thinks of software development as a form of communication game, and is always searching for better ways to make it more productive, collaborative, and fun. His article related to this interview; "Agile Modeling with Mind Maps and UML" http://www.stickyminds.com/s.asp?F=S11861_ART_2 He is also CEO of Change Vision, Inc. Change Vision develops lightweight Mind Mapping and UML/ERD/DFD integrated software ketching and modeling tool "astah*" (http://astah.change-vision.com/). He blogs about Lean/Agile software development. http://astah-users.change-vision.com/en/modules/weblog/kenji.hiranabe/ The essay in SPaMCAST 74 is discussion the confluence of IT Value and customer satisfaction. Can you really measure the value of your IT group if you don't start with your customers perception? Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) Are Your Project Stakeholders Satisfied February 11, 2010 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Time Measuring customer satisfaction is more than just asking if your clients got what they wanted. Customer satisfaction is a messy mix of expectations, experiences, and perceptions - with maybe a hint of functionality. In this webinar, Tom Cagley will outline one method for measuring this mixture and for identifying what really matters in customer satisfaction. Learning Objectives: • How to define customer satisfaction • Strategies for identifying what really matters • A practical framework for measuring customer satisfaction • Not all attributes of customer satisfaction matter to the same level for all stakeholders Register at http://solutions.compaid.com/forms/WebinarA20100211?ProcessType=PreReg Quest Conference in Dallas April 21 - 23. I will be talking on "Process Improvement in a Multi-Model World". The conference includes two days of workshops. The website to get more information is http://www.qaiquest.org/dallas/index.html Next! The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Bonnie Brown (really this time). We discussed the upcoming release of an updated IFPUG Function Point Standards (Counting Practice Manual 4.3). If you are interested in function points, Bonnie has a lot of information for you! | 13 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 73 - Bovis, Psychology of Change, Customer Satisfaction | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 73! In the SPaMCAST 73 I interviewed David Bovis. David and I discussed the psychology of change. Have you ever wondered why some people are better at making change happen? I believe it boils down to two related factors. The first is salesman ship and the second is an understanding of psychology. Both topic are highly related. Since we are all change agents this is an incredibly important interview. As an independent service provider David has functioned as a Design consultant and project manager for tooling & components sourced from China and as a Lean development Consultant. David is now delivery Director for PCC. Interested in addressing the sustainability issues surrounding organizational change, since 2001 David has studied Theology, Philosophy and Psychology, recognizing organizations succeed for the same reasons families do – the psychological quality of relationship between people. David’s specialist area is now the ‘psychology of organizational change and culture development’ in support of Lean (TPS) and systems thinking principles. Inverting the standard approach to Lean development, proven to be largely unsustainable over the last 35years, David regularly challenges the strategic setting of measures, to address the detrimental impact assumptions, from standard accounting practice, have on behaviors. Contact Data: Website: http://www.pcchange.org.uk Email: dbovis.pcc@gmail.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/david.bovis Twitter: dr_bovis You can also find David on Linked In and MySpace to name a few places (he truely is everywhere). The essay in SPaMCAST 73 is a discussion on whether customer satisfaction is deterministic. Can customer satisfaction be reduced to a formula that may or may not match the perception of the clients? I would also like to promote another podcast that I produce. While a little off the IT track, Tales by Tom which are readings of my father's novels, novellas and short story collections is an engaging ang thought provoking podcast. Visit Tales by Tom at www.talesbytom.com. Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) Are Your Project Stakeholders Satisfied February 11, 2010 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Time Measuring customer satisfaction is more than just asking if your clients got what they wanted. Customer satisfaction is a messy mix of expectations, experiences, and perceptions - with maybe a hint of functionality. In this webinar, Tom Cagley will outline one method for measuring this mixture and for identifying what really matters in customer satisfaction. Learning Objectives: • How to define customer satisfaction • Strategies for identifying what really matters • A practical framework for measuring customer satisfaction • Not all attributes of customer satisfaction matter to the same level for all stakeholders Register at http://solutions.compaid.com/forms/WebinarA20100211?ProcessType=PreReg Quest Conference in Dallas April 21 - 23. I will be talking on "Process Improvement in a Multi-Model World". The conference includes two days of workshops. The website to get more information is http://www.qaiquest.org/dallas/index.html Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Bonnie Brown. We discussed the upcoming release of an updated IFPUG Function Point Standards (Counting Practice Manual 4.3). If you are interested in function points, Bonnie has a lot of information for you! | 29 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 72 - Larsen, Agile, Traceability Part 7 | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 72! In the SPaMCAST 72 I interviewed Diana Larsen. Diana and I discussed agile and retrospectives. The interview was full of practical advice, philosophyphilopsphy, wit and wisdom. Diana Larsen sparks the creation of workplaces where productive teams display resilience in times of change and focus on frequent delivery of high value software customers want and use. Drawing on fifteen+ years of experience working with technical professionals, Diana takes a pragmatic approach to consulting with leaders and teams to promote work processes where innovation, inspiration, and imagination flourish. Diana co-authored Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Great! and writes articles and blog posts at http://www.futureworksconsulting.com/blog. She is a partner in FutureWorks Consulting, LLC, in Portland, Oregon. Current chair of the Agile Alliance Board of Directors, Diana co- founded the “Agile Open Northwest” conference and the international “Retrospective Facilitators Gathering”. Diana discovers solutions and possibilities where others find only barriers and obstacles. Contact Data: Website: http://www.futureworksconsulting.com/ Website: http://www.agilealliance.org Twitter: Dianaofportland The essay in SPaMCAST 72 concludes my essay titled Traceability, A Radical Approach Based on User Involvement. This is part seven which includes examples (mini-case studies) and a summary. The entire document will be available via my blog and at the David Consulting Group website. I would also like to promote another podcast that I produce. While a little off the IT track, Tales by Tom which are readings of my father's novels, novellas and short story collections is an engaging ang thought provoking podcast. Visit Tales by Tom at www.talesbytom.com. Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) Are Your Project Stakeholders Satisfied February 11, 2010 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Time Measuring customer satisfaction is more than just asking if your clients got what they wanted. Customer satisfaction is a messy mix of expectations, experiences, and perceptions - with maybe a hint of functionality. In this webinar, Tom Cagley will outline one method for measuring this mixture and for identifying what really matters in customer satisfaction. Learning Objectives: • How to define customer satisfaction • Strategies for identifying what really matters • A practical framework for measuring customer satisfaction • Not all attributes of customer satisfaction matter to the same level for all stakeholders Register at http://solutions.compaid.com/forms/WebinarA20100211?ProcessType=PreReg Quest Conference in Dallas April 21 - 23. I will be talking on "Process Improvement in a Multi-Model World". The conference includes two days of workshops. The website to get more information is http://www.qaiquest.org/dallas/index.html The next Software Process and Measurment Cast features an interview with David Bovis. We discussed lean and the phycology of change. This is a do not miss interview for anyone involved or impacted by change. . . .might mean everyone ought to hear this interview. | 15 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 71 - Robertson, Requirements, Traceability Part 6 | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 71! In SPaMCAST 71, I conclude my interview of the Suzanne Robertson. We continued our discussion of requirements. Requirements are the heart and soul of the software development projects. Suzanne is co-author of Mastering the Requirements Process, Second Edition (Addison-Wesley 2006) a book that provides guidance on finding requirements and writing them so that they can be understood by all the stakeholders. She has more than 30 years experience in systems specification and building. Her courses on requirements, systems analysis, design and problem solving are well known for their innovative workshops and business games. Suzanne has varied experience as a manager, programmer, analyst, and designer. She has consulted, done research and taught in Europe, Australia, the Far East and the United States. Current work includes research and consulting on stakeholder rights and responsibilities, the specification and reuse of requirements and techniques for assessing requirements specifications. The product of this research is Volere, a complete requirements process and template for assessing requirements quality, and for specifying business requirements. Contact Data: Atlantic Systems Guild: http://www.systemsguild.com/ Volere Requirements Resouces: http://www.volere.co.uk/ Email: suzanne@systemsguild.net The essay is a continuation of my essay titled "Traceability: A Radical Approach Based on User Involvement". Part six puts the model together and gets us ready to discuss examples in installment seven. I have also included a promo for JC Hutchins novel 7th Son: Descent. Great story I suggest listening and buying the book! Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The interview in show 72 is Diana Larsen, author, teacher, and consultant. We talked about agile and project retrospectives to name a few topics. Incredible wit, wisdom and interview. | 1 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 70 - Robertson, Requirements, Traceability Part 5 | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 70! The interview on the SPaMCAST 70 is with Suzanne Robertson. We talked about requirements . . . a lot and that was good therefore this part one of the interview. Suzanne is co-author of Mastering the Requirements Process (Addison-Wesley Second Edition 2006) a book that provides guidance on finding requirements and writing them so that they can be understood by all the stakeholders. She has more than 30 years experience in systems specification and building. Her courses on requirements, systems analysis, design and problem solving are well known for their innovative workshops and business games. Suzanne has varied experience as a manager, programmer, analyst, and designer. She has consulted, done research and taught in Europe, Australia, the Far East and the United States. Current work includes research and consulting on stakeholder rights and responsibilities, the specification and reuse of requirements and techniques for assessing requirements specifications. The product of this research is Volere, a complete requirements process and template for assessing requirements quality, and for specifying business requirements. Contact Data: Atlantic Systems Guild: http://www.systemsguild.com/ Volere Requirements Resouces: http://www.volere.co.uk/ Email: suzanne@systemsguild.net The essay is a continuation of my essay titled "Traceability: A Radical Approach Based on User Involvement". Part Five discusses the final leg of the model criticality. We will now have the heart of the model defined and be ready to start putting it all together. Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The interview in show 71 is Part 2 of my interview with Suzanne Robertson, author, teacher, consultant and a member of The Atlantic Systems Guild. We finished our discussion of requirements and mastering the requirements process. | 18 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 69 - Brennan, Business Analysts and CMMI, Traceability Part 4 | The interview on the SPaMCAST 69 is with Kevin Brennan. Kevin and I focused on how the business analysis role fits into the CMMI. In the process we ended up discussing a wide range of topics from a business analysis point of view. Kevin Brennan, CBAP, PMP, is the IIBA®s Vice President, Professional Development. He led the development of Version 2.0 of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) and was also one of the authors of the CBAP exam. He is a frequent speaker on business analysis, project management, and software quality assurance topics at conferences. Kevin has over a decade of experience as a business analyst and project manager across several industry sectors, including regulated professions, utilities, automobile manufacturing, courier services, and mortgage banking. During this time he has performed just about every task a business analyst could be expected to do, from developing corporate and product strategies to being paged by end-users looking for technical support. Kevin has taught project management and requirements analysis at Humber College, and has a B.A. degree in History and Political Science from the University of Toronto. He is also a graduate of Second City's improv comedy program. Contact: Email: kevin.brennan@theiiba.org Website: http://www.theiiba.org/am/ Tell a friend about the Software Process and Measurement Cast and show them how to subscribe. Let me know and I will acknowledge you on the next show! The essay is a continuation of my essay titled "Traceability: A Radical Approach Based on User Involvement". Part four discusses the complexity leg of the model. We are now into the heart of the model and I like your feedback on the assessment categories choosen and the idea in total. Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The interview in show 70 is with Suzanne Robertson, author, teacher, consultant and a member of The Atlantic Systems Guild. We spoke about requirements and mastering the requirements process. | 4 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 68 - Potter, CMMI, Traceability Part 3 | The interview on the SPaMCAST 68 is with Neil Potter. Neil and I talked of CMMI, process improvement and how change programs fit into economic environment we find ourselves in today and will again someday in the future. The interview was a wide ranging discussion of process improvement. Neil Potter has been working in software design, engineering and process management since 1985. In 1988 Neil was an SEPG manager in a TI software development group, spanning USA, India and England. He has a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Essex in England and Six Sigma Greenbelt certification from the University of Michigan. Neil is also a Certified Scrum Master (certified by Mike Cohn). Neil is also a certified CMMI High Maturity lead appraiser. Contact: Email: help@processgroup.com Website: http://www.processgroup.com/ Tell a friend about the Software Process and Measurement Cast and show them how to subscribe. Let me know and I will acknowledge you on the next show! The essay is a continuation of my essay titled "Traceability: A Radical Approach Based on User Involvement". Part three discusses the nine components of customer involvement which will be assessed in the model. I am catching up to cleaning up the blog and posting the essay, I had a problem with my email system that required my full attention. Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The interview in show 69 is with Kevin Brennan of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). We talked about business analysis and the role of business analysts in the CMMI. The interview was incredible. | 20 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 67 - Chemuturi, Estimation Book, Traceability Part 2 | The interview in SPaMCAST 67 is with Murali Chemuturi. Murali recently had his first book published titled Software Estimation Best Practices, Tools & Techniques: A Complete Guide for Software Project Estimators. In this edition of the Software Process and Measurement Cast we discussed estimation, the book and future plans. Murali offers a lot of practical advice on estimation during the interview. Good book, good interview . . . go buy a copy or two. The link to Amazon is http://bit.ly/2Hce25 Murali has over thirty seven years of total experience out of which about twenty three years in information technology having worked in TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES for Five and half years and in ELECTRONICS COROPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED for Nineteen and half years. I had also worked in SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LTD., METAMOR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LTD. and Vistaar eBusinesses Pvt Ltd. Designation at the time of final employment was that of Vice President Software Development at Vistaar e-Businesses Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai. Contact: Email: murali@chemuturi.com Website: www.chemuturi.com Tell a friend about the Software Process and Measurement Cast and show them how to subscribe. Let me know and I will acknowledge you on the next show! The essay is a continuation of my essay titled "Traceability: A Radical Approach Based on User Involvement". Part two starts to get into the meat of tracability and scalability. Note I recently received a comment about not having access to the whole essay immediately. While the whole paper is drafted I do my final re-write as I record each section therefore the essay is not really complete until the last part is recorded. It is the way I write. Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Upcoming Speaking Engagements ITMPI webinar Process Improvement in a Multi-Model World September 15, 2009 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Time Model based process improvement typically has centered on a single model or framework as the lynch pin to control software process improvement within an organization. The use of a model or framework is an excellent means of reducing random activity unfortunately one model does not cover the whole organization. Process improvement has matured to a point where the span of control needs to be extended which suggests the use of more than one model (e.g. CMMI, ISO, ITIL and Business Process Re-engineering to name a few). This webinar with Tom Cagley will discuss how to manage process improvement in a complex, multi-model environment. More information - http://solutions.compaid.com/forms/WebinarB20090915?ProcessType=PreReg ISMA 4 Conference Boundaries, Boundaries Everywhere September 15, 2009 9:00 - 9:45 AM Identifying applications and project boundaries are critical to accurate and repeatable counts however the rules have a lot of flexibility. The presentation will evaluate a variety of types of applications to evaluate the impact of varied perspectives on application boundaries. The presentation will include at least one hands-on exercise to drive home the impact of boundaries. The ISMA conference will be held this September 13-16, 2009 at the Palmer House Hilton – Chicago, Illinois see More informaton - http://www.IFPUG.org Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The interview in show 68 is with Neil Potter of The Process Group. We talked of CMMI, process improvement and how change programs fit into economic environment we find ourselves in today and will again so | 6 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 66 - Tryon, Knowledge Management, Traceability | The interview in SPaMCAST 66 is with Chuck Tryon. We discussed knowledge management. Chuck provides solid advice on knowledge management while explain why not dealing with knowledge management is a burning platform you should not ignore. Frankly this one of the most important interviews SPaMCAST has recorded. Chuck Tryon is a nationally respected educator and popular symposium speaker. He founded Tryon and Associates in 1986 to provide seminar training and consulting that helps organizations and individuals develop predictable and repeatable approaches to modern project management, knowledge management and business requirements. The strategies presented in Mr. Tryon’s seminars are used by thousands of professionals in hundreds of organizations across the United States, Europe and Canada. His client list includes many top 100 companies. Chuck and his wife, Tresa, reside in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. They have two grown daughters, Amanda and Casey. When not teaching, writing or attending classes at OU, Chuck tries to find time for his favorite things in life, spoiling grandchildren, playing golf and SCUBA diving … but not usually at the same time. A full bio is available at http://bit.ly/5VNkp Contact: Email: ChuckTryon@TryonAssoc.com Website: http://www.tryonassoc.com Tell a friend about the Software Process and Measurement Cast and show them how to subscribe. Let me know and I will acknowledge you on the next show! The essay on SPaMCAST 66 is part 1 of my essay titled "Traceability: A Radical Approach Based on User Involvement". ‘Model based software process improvement’ and ‘process discipline’ are phrases that can chill the blood of most software engineers even when uttered forty feet away. Applied incorrectly the perceived trappings of process discipline are viewed as overhead which gets in the way of ‘real work’. The processes that are perceived to be the most offensive to developers are those concentrated on controlling their behavior or providing oversight of their work. When the CMMI® is interjected into the process landscape, traceability becomes one of the lightening rods typically identified in the overhead discussion. So, avoid the lightening rod, right? Check out the podcast and blog for the rest! Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Upcoming Speaking Engagements: ITMPI webinar Process Improvement in a Multi-Model World September 15, 2009 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Time Model based process improvement typically has centered on a single model or framework as the lynch pin to control software process improvement within an organization. The use of a model or framework is an excellent means of reducing random activity unfortunately one model does not cover the whole organization. Process improvement has matured to a point where the span of control needs to be extended which suggests the use of more than one model (e.g. CMMI, ISO, ITIL and Business Process Re-engineering to name a few). This webinar with Tom Cagley will discuss how to manage process improvement in a complex, multi-model environment. More information - http://solutions.compaid.com/forms/WebinarB20090915?ProcessType=PreReg ISMA 4 Conference Boundaries, Boundaries Everywhere September 15, 2009 9:00 - 9:45 AM Identifying applications and project boundaries are critical to accurate and repeatable counts however the rules have a lot of flexibility. The presentation will evaluate a variety of types of applicatio | 23 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 65 - Brandau, Business Analysts, Ferdinandi | The interview in SPaMCAST 65 is with Laura Brandau. We discussed business analysis, the role of the business analyst, how business analysts impact projects and the organizations they serve and how we can measure both the role and the impact of the role. Laura Brandau is passionate about helping organizations create value through their investments in software. She helps stakeholders conceptualize comprehensive solutions and creates alignment about project outcomes through proactive communication and analysis. Laura is the President and Principal Consultant at Clear Spring Business Analysis, a company she founded to deliver results-oriented services enabling clients to achieve a greater return on their software investments. Prior to founding Clear Spring, Laura worked in a variety of roles across multiple disciplines, including enterprise business analysis, project management, quality assurance, and information architecture. Laura is actively involved in the International Institute of Business Analysis, working at the international level as the Career Center Product Manager and the local level as the Vice President of Marketing for the Denver chapter. She also contributes to the business analyst profession by hosting Bridging the Gap between Business and IT, a blog dedicated to helping technology professionals improve how they engage with the business community. She recently published How to Start a Business Analyst Career, an eBook to help professionals looking to become BAs. Contact: Email: laura@clearspringanalysis.com Blog: http://www.bridging-the-gap.com Website: http://www.clearspringanalysis.com Tell a friend about the Software Process and Measurement Cast and show them how to subscribe. Let me know and I will acknowledge you on the next show! We have a guest essay on SPaMCAST 65. Pat Ferdinandi is back with her essay the Valley of Indecision. Pat explores what happens if you love what you do but you can't do it anymore. For many, change is an imperative. Pat shares her ideas and motivation with SPaMCAST listeners. Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Upcoming Speaking Engagements: ITMPI webinar Process Improvement in a Multi-Model World September 15, 2009 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Time Model based process improvement typically has centered on a single model or framework as the lynch pin to control software process improvement within an organization. The use of a model or framework is an excellent means of reducing random activity unfortunately one model does not cover the whole organization. Process improvement has matured to a point where the span of control needs to be extended which suggests the use of more than one model (e.g. CMMI, ISO, ITIL and Business Process Re-engineering to name a few). This webinar with Tom Cagley will discuss how to manage process improvement in a complex, multi-model environment. More information - http://solutions.compaid.com/forms/WebinarB20090915?ProcessType=PreReg ISMA 4 Conference Boundaries, Boundaries Everywhere September 15, 2009 9:00 - 9:45 AM Identifying applications and project boundaries are critical to accurate and repeatable counts however the rules have a lot of flexibility. The presentation will evaluate a variety of types of applications to evaluate the impact of varied perspectives on application boundaries. The presentation will include at least one hands-on exercise to drive home the impact of boundaries The ISMA conference will be held this Septemb | 9 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 64 Carol Smith, Usability, Agile Estimation Part 4 | The interview on Show 64 is with Carol Smith. We discussed the usability. Usability is a critical component of human facing software. We discussed the definition of usability, techniques for discovering usability, how to measure it and finally how to test usability. A powerful interview with a great guest! Carol is a regular presenter at conferences, has taught usability courses at the college level and has managed a usability department. She is also the Treasurer and Director of Chapters for the Usability Professionals' Association (UPA) Board of Directors. Carol has a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction and has over eight years of usability experience. Carol Smith conducts experience research for clients that are both large and small, government and corporate, in a variety of industries through her company, Midwest Research, LLC. Carol takes the time to understand user's needs and behaviors and then creates tools that convey this information in an easy to understand format. Organizations can then integrate users needs and behaviors directly into their development projects. Contact information: Twitter: carologic Website: http://www.mw-research.com/ Tell a friend about the Software Process and Measurement Cast and show them how to subscribe. Let me know and I will acknowledge you on the next show! The essay is the conclusion of “Using Functional Metrics in Agile Estimation”. The essay explains how to integrate the discipline of functional metrics into agile metrics techniques. Remember that parts one, two and three were included in SPaMCAST 61, 62 and 63. Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Upcoming Speaking Engagements ITMPI webinar Process Improvement in a Multi-Model World September 15, 2009 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Time Model based process improvement typically has centered on a single model or framework as the lynch pin to control software process improvement within an organization. The use of a model or framework is an excellent means of reducing random activity unfortunately one model does not cover the whole organization. Process improvement has matured to a point where the span of control needs to be extended which suggests the use of more than one model (e.g. CMMI, ISO, ITIL and Business Process Re-engineering to name a few). This webinar with Tom Cagley will discuss how to manage process improvement in a complex, multi-model environment. More information - http://solutions.compaid.com/forms/WebinarB20090915?ProcessType=PreReg ISMA 4 Conference Boundaries, Boundaries Everywhere September 15, 2009 9:00 - 9:45 AM Identifying applications and project boundaries are critical to accurate and repeatable counts however the rules have a lot of flexibility. The presentation will evaluate a variety of types of applications to evaluate the impact of varied perspectives on application boundaries. The presentation will include at least one hands-on exercise to drive home the impact of boundaries The ISMA conference will be held this September 13-16, 2009 at the Palmer House Hilton – Chicago, Illinois More informaton - http://www.IFPUG.org Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Laura Brandau. We discussed the role of business analysts including the definition of the role, typical interfaces, benefits and impacts of actually having business analysts and of course how to measure the impact. Many organi | 26 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 63 Paul Byrnes, CMMI and Process Improvement, Agile Estimation Part 3 | The interview on Show 63 is with Paul Byrnes. We discussed the CMMI, Multiple Models and Process Improvement. In today’s financial environment it is important to know what drives good change and whether disparate models work well and play well together. This was one of the basic threads of our conversation. As an Air Force officer Paul was responsible for managing advanced software technology transition projects at Hanscom AFB, MA. These were typically joint government/industry funded projects aimed at significantly improving the efficiency of DoD software development processes and services. At the SEI, Paul was the SEI CMM® Based Appraisal (CBA) Project Leader. Responsible for developing all published versions of SCE and the initial CBA IPI method (V0.3). A principal developer of the CMM® Appraisal Framework (CAF). Developed, delivered, and managed teams delivering CMM based appraisal methods and training services. At ISD, as a founder, principal, Managing Director, and CTO, Paul was the principal architect of ISD’s Comprehensive Appraisal Method (CAM); a draft version was an input method to SCAMPISM V1.1. He was responsible for managing, leading development, and also delivering all standard ISD products for their appraisal, consulting, and training service lines. Paul is a currently a member of the SCAMPI LA BoK Advisory Board and a member of its High Maturity Working Group. He is currently participating on the Enterprise SPICE Architecture Team and the SCAMPI V1.3 Upgrade Team. Paul was included in the 1995 Who’s Who in the East, the 1998 Who’s Who in Media and Communications, the 1999 Who’s Who in America, and the 2000 Who’s Who in the World. Contact information: Email: pdbyrnes@isd-inc.com Website: http://isd-inc.com Tell a friend about the Software Process and Measurement Cast and show them how to subscribe. Let me know and I will acknowledge you on the next show! The essay is titled “Using Functional Metrics in Agile Estimation Part 3”. The essay explains how to integrate the discipline of functional metrics into agile metrics techniques. Remember that parts one and two were included in SPaMCAST 61 and 62. Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Carol Smith on the topic of usability. We discussed the definition of usability, how recognize it, test it and measure it. If you develop anything usability ought to be a central part of your practice. | 12 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 62 Tom Graves, Enterprise Architecture, Agile Estimation Part 2 | The interview on Show 62 is with Tom Graves. We discussed enterprise architecture. Enterprise architecture is more than an IT phenomenon, architecture defines the enterprise. This was a great interview. Tom Graves has been an independent consultant for almost three decades, in business transformation, enterprise architecture and knowledge management. Based in Britain, His clients in Europe, Australia and the USA cover a broad range of industries including banking, utilities, logistics, engineering, media, telecoms, research, defence and government. He has a special interest in architecture for non-IT-centric enterprises, and integration between IT-based and non-IT-based services. Contact information: Email: tom@tetradian.com Website: http://weblog.tomgraves.org/ http://www.tetradian.com/HomePage http://www.tomgraves.org/HomePage Tell a friend about the Software Process and Measurement Cast and show them how to subscribe. Let me know and I will acknowledge you on the next show! The essay is titled part 2 of my essay “Using Functional Metrics in Agile Estimation”. The essay explains how to integrate the discipline of functional metrics into agile metrics techniques. Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Paul Byrnes of ISD. We discussed how the CMMI and process improvement fit in today’s economic environment. | 28 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 61 Phil Stubbington Part 2, Troubled Projects, Agile Estimation | Show 61 concludes a two part interview with Phil Stubbington. We discussed how to fix troubled projects. The interview chocked full of useful ideas for dealing with issues that if not taken care of that could be career limiting. Phil is a 42 year old highly reliable and trustworthy PROGRAMME DIRECTOR / MANAGER with an exceptional delivery track record. His most recent experience gained at DHL, EXEL, DELL, ORANGE BUSINESS SERVICES and RANK XEROX. Phil is very much a self starter, he is a constant improver with a strong client/customer centred approach who over delivers to measurably world class performance levels. He excels as a troubleshooter, he is a charismatic and motivational leader with great communication skills, is flexible, very approachable and says it “as it is”. Equally comfortable and successful dealing with clients and team members at all levels including CxOs. Contact information: Email: philip.stubbington@ntlworld.com Website: http://www.twygrove.net/ Tell a friend about the Software Process and Measurement Cast and show them how to subscribe. Let me know and I will acknowledge you on the next show! The essay is titled “Using Functional Metrics in Agile Estimation, Part 1". In the essay we begin exploring how to synthesize different methodologies and frameworks to create a process that is better than the sum of its parts and get better estimates to boot. Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast is an interview with Tom Graves. We discussed architecture and how architecture affects every part of the organization. Very powerful stuff. | 15 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 60 Medha Umarji, Metrics Acceptance Model, Involvement | Show 60 is the interview I had with Medha Umarji discussing her research on Metrics Acceptance Model. If you are involved with software measurement programs this is important stuff! I know I have already begun using some of the concepts. I am doing this as one large interview rather than in two parts. I would like your input on this format. Medha Umarji is currently a PhD candidate at the Department of Information Systems at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her focus is on the human aspects of software engineering, and she has had the opportunity to observe, survey and interview developers as they searched for source code, or communicated with their remote teams, or voiced their opinions about organizational initiatives. As she makes plans to graduate this summer, she is motivated by the idea of making a difference in the life of people in the trenches. During the course of her career she has worked at prestigious firms like Microsoft Research, ABB Corporate Research, and SuccessFactors Inc. Her other research interests are in studying how distributed organizations seek information and share knowledge, how domain-specific communities of practice interact and learn, and how developers leverage documentation and human sources of information in their programming tasks. Medha has published her research at several highly reputed conferences such as the International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement, the Software Engineering Process Group Conference, and the International Conference on Open Source Software and Systems. Contact Information Email: umarji@gmail.com Website: http://metricsacceptance.net The essay is titled “Involvement versus Focus”. I discussed the fact focus is important but not sufficient to affect change in todays IT environment. Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will complete the interview I had with Phil Stubbington on how to help fix troubled projects. If you are project manager this one ought to be mandatory! | 1 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 59 Phil Stubbington, Troubled Projects, Models | Show 59 begins a two part interview with Phil Stubbington. We discussed how to fix troubled projects. The interview chocked full of useful ideas for dealing with issues that if not taken care of that could be career limiting. Phil is a 42 year old highly reliable and trustworthy PROGRAMME DIRECTOR / MANAGER with an exceptional delivery track record. His most recent experience gained at DHL, EXEL, DELL, ORANGE BUSINESS SERVICES and RANK XEROX. Phil is very much a self starter, he is a constant improver with a strong client/customer centred approach who over delivers to measurably world class performance levels. He excels as a troubleshooter, he is a charismatic and motivational leader with great communication skills, is flexible, very approachable and says it “as it is”. Equally comfortable and successful dealing with clients and team members at all levels including CxOs. Contact information: Email: philip.stubbington@ntlworld.com Website: http://www.twygrove.net/ Tell a friend about the Software Process and Measurement Cast and show them how to subscribe. Let me know and I will acknowledge you on the next show! The essay is titled “Models, Models Everywhere”. The proliferation of models, tools and frameworks leaves me asking the question what is the goal you are attempting to achieve with your particular witches brew or models you are using? If you don’t know, you should. Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will begin an interview with Medha Umarji. We discussed her work on gauging metrics acceptance using a Metrics Acceptance Model she developed. Medha is a PhD candidate in the Dept. of Information Systems at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. | 17 5 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 58 Thomas 'cmdln' Gideon, Hacker Philosopher, Relevance | Show 58 features an interview with Thomas “cmdln” Gideon. To paraphrase the walrus from Lewis Carrol’s Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There 'it was time to talk of many things: of shoes and ships - and sealing wax - of cabbages and kings.” It was a wonderful interview with the promise of more. Thomas Gideon, also known by his nickname, “cmdln” has been programming professionally for over a decade and hacking around with computers of many varieties for most of his life. I would suggest that not only is cmdln a technologist but a philosopher as he has meta-interests beyond just the technology itself. These include the history of computing and hacker culture. Programming requires a very particular way of seeing problems and solutions. Secondly is an interest in how computing technology is actually changing our society, for good or ill. He suggests that computer technology is definitely changing the way we do the things we already do while enabling wholly new things. Cmdln blogs his thoughts and findings at the site, “The Command Line.” He also has a regular podcast discussing not only these issues, but episodes and aspects of the practice and profession of programming. And I quote “Not to mention any other stories or ideas related to technology that I find equally fascinating.” Contact information: Email: feedback [at] thecommandline [dot] net Website: http://thecommandline.net Tell a friend about the Software Process and Measurement Cast and show them how to subscribe. Let me know and I will acknowledge you on the next show! The essay is short (12 words) and talks about relevance and irrelevance. Here too more promised in the future Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview Phil Stubbington. We talked about fixing trobuled projects. The tactics Phil suggests are useful even if you never have a trouble project on your hands. | 3 5 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 57 Joe Schofield, Function Points and LOC, Multitasking . . NOT! | Show 57 features an interview with Joe Schofield. We discussed the Function Points and Lines of Code and other topics. Size is an important attribute for managing software projects. How you measure counts! Joe has been active in the application of emerging technology for business and engineering solutions at Sandia National Labs since receiving his MS/MIS from the University of Arizona in 1980. As a member of the technical staff, he has been involved in the specification, selection, and application of software methodologies; served on a corporate-wide software quality improvement team, and facilitated teams in their quest for new business processes and customer-driven software. Since 1990, Joe has developed and taught IS courses in the MBA program at the College of Santa Fe. In 1990 he received his CQA accreditation, therafter his CFPS and CSMS. After speaking at USE, SHARE, GUIDE, and DOE-sponsored conferences, Joe delivered a keynote address at the Structured Development Forum in San Francisco in 1988. Subsequently he spoke on CASE at the National Conference on Information Systems Quality Assurance, and at CASEWorld in Los Angeles. Articles on CASE were then published by the Journal of Quality Data Processing and System Builder including "Considering CASE: Write the Fine Print." The publishers of System Development approached Joe to author an article for them; "CASE Users Bill of Rights" resulted. This effort was followed with three more thus far: "CASE: Not a Joke, Now a Threat", "The Next Silver Bullet" in 1995 and then "The Year 2000 - Finally a Reality Check" which was one of the first articles to downplay the hysteria on Y2K and warn of the impending consulting infestation. More recently his articles (4) have been published in CrossTalk, journal of software engineering, and cited by the NIST. Joe frequently presents at the annual IFPUG, now ISMA conferences, and SPIN. In 2007, he was elected to the IFPUG Board of Directors. Contact information: Email: jrschof@sandia.gov Website: http://joescho.home.comcast.net/~joescho/3/j/mybio.htm Tell a friend about the Software Process and Measurement Cast and show them how to subscribe. Let me know and I will acknowledge you on the next show! The essay is titled “Multitasking Yourself Away From Efficiency”. Efficiency is an important topic in most IT organizations and continues to become more important to help yourself and your organization. Multitasking is not the way to get there. Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview Thomas "Command Line" Gideon. We talked about his inner chapters, philosophy and other interesting things! | 20 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 56 Bill Phifer, Sourcing and Metrics, Interested or Interesting? | Show 56 features an interview with Bill Phifer of EDS, an HP Company. We discussed the importance of measurement and metrics in sourcing arrangements. Bill Phifer is a Fellow at EDS, an HP Company, with responsibility for enterprise strategies related to quality standards and models for the Global Quality and Service Excellence group. He is a Software Engineering Institute (SEI) authorized Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Lead Appraiser with over 33 years in IT including 16 years in software process implementation and improvement, measurement, and project management. Bill is also a Lead Evaluator for Carnegie Mellon University’s eSourcing Capability Model for Service Providers (eSCM-SP) with an interest in sourcing best practices. This includes a focus on game theory and balancing the needs of customers and service providers with relationship management. He is a regular presenter at IT industry conferences and seminars such as SEI’s SEPG, itSMF USA Fusion, and IEEE. Bill is currently concentrating on end-to-end IT lifecycle process integration between applications and infrastructure using multiple models and standards such as CMMI, ITIL, eSCM, ISO 9000, ISO 27001 and CObIT. Along with this, he is researching approaches and methods for multi-model diagnostics and appraisals. Contact information: Email: bill.phifer@verizon.net Phone: (610) 232-5203 Tell a friend about the Software Process and Measurement Cast and show them how to subscribe. Let me know and I will acknowledge you on the next show! The essay is titled “Interested or Interesting?” I recently heard the suggestion that it was more important to focus on being interested rather than being interesting in the essay we explore why. Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview Joe Schofield. We discussed software sizing. Size and how you get to size really does matter. | 5 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 55 Judy Bond, Personalities, Metacast | Show 55 features an interview with Judy Bond focused on how people’s personality can affect all of your professional relationships. Almost all work boils down to people and how you relate to others therefore getting better at it is important. Judy Bond is founder and President of Bond Team, Inc., a speaking and training company affiliated with Personality Insights, Atlanta, Georgia. Judy has been presenting business seminars and workshops for over ten years. Judy’s business background includes senior level management experience in information technology management for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. Judy has a bachelor’s degree from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, and an MBA from DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management. Judy's commitment is to effectively communicate management and leadership techniques using personality resources. Judy can be contacted at: Judy.Bond@bondteaminc.com www.bondteaminc.com (816) 536-8839 Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el The essay is a metacast on the health of the Software Process and Measurement Cast. In a nutshell it is good. The text of the whole essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview Bill Phifer. We discussed metrics in outsourcing. I redid this interview to improve the overall sound quality. Great interview both times. As I mentioned in SPaMCAST 52 my father has begun to podcast his fiction at www.talesbytom.com. Yours truly is doing the production. Feel free to check it out and give him feedback.Show 55 features an interview with Judy Bond focused on how people’s personality can affect all of your professional relationships. Almost all work boils down to people and how you relate to others therefore getting better at it is important. | 22 3 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 54 Esther Derby, Retrospectives, Agile is? | Show 54 features an interview with Esther Derby focused primarily on agile retrospective but we branched out to talk about agile management and many other topics. Esther is one of the rare breed of consultant who blends the technical issues, and the managerial issues with the people issues. She is well known for her work in helping teams grow to new levels of productivity. Management coaching, Scrum implementation, retrospectives, and project assessments are four of Esther’s key practices that serve as effective tools to start team transformation. Recognized as one of the world’s leaders in retrospective facilitation, she often receives requests to work with struggling teams. Esther also coaches technical people who are making the transition to management and is a Certified Scrum Master. Esther can be contacted by email at derby@estherderby.com Her website is www.estherderby.com Links to her books are below: Agile Retrospectives Making Teams Great http://bit.ly/2lU8QT Behind Closed Doors Management http://bit.ly/h8LfD Note that Esther co-authored “Behind Closed Doors Management” with Johanna Rothman in SPaMCAST 23 -- check it out at http://bit.ly/8mol Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://bit.ly/18j52E The essay is titled “Agile is . . .” I suggest that Agile is the combination of philosophies, methods and techniques. What it is not is merely an outcome. The text of the whole essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://bit.ly/18j52E Are you going to the SEPG Conference in San Jose this year let me know and if not I would be interested in why (assuming you were interested in going to begin with). Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview Bill Phifer. We discussed metrics in outsourcing. If you have anything to do with sourcing work I think you will get lot out of this interview. | 8 3 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 53 Capers Jones, Measurement, State of How | Show 53 is an interview with Capers Jones discussing software measurement. As with any conversation with Capers we explored a wide range of topics in the software development world. As usual Capers was his provocative self! Capers biography is long and storied. Let it be said that Capers is a serial author (he currently working on book 16). Capers founded Software Process Research. He is a public speaker, pundit, guru and deep thinker. Capers can be contacted at CJonesIII@cs.com Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el The essay is titled “The State of How”. Living exclusively in the day-to-day world is the enemy of vision and without vision you are bound for a near death experience. The text of the whole essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview Esther Derby focused primarily on agile retrospective but we branched out to talk about agile management. As I mentioned in SPaMCAST 52 my father has begun to podcast his fiction at www.talesbytom.com. Yours truly is doing the production. Feel free to check it out and give him feedback | 22 2 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 52 - Lisa Crispin, Agile Testing, Change Checklist Part Two | Lisa Crispin is an agile testing coach and practitioner. She is the co-author, with Janet Gregory, of Agile Testing: A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams (Addison-Wesley, 2009). She specializes in showing testers and agile teams how testers can add value and how to guide development with business-facing tests. Her mission is to bring agile joy to the software testing world and testing joy to the agile development world. Lisa joined her first agile team in 2000, having enjoyed many years working as a programmer, analyst, tester, and QA director. Since 2003, she's been a tester on a Scrum/XP team at ePlan Services, Inc. She frequently leads tutorials and workshops on agile testing at conferences in North America and Europe. Lisa regularly contributes articles about agile testing to publications such as Better Software magazine, IEEE Software, and Methods and Tools. Lisa also co-authored Testing Extreme Programming (Boston: Addison-Wesley, 2002) with Tip House. For more about Lisa"s work, visit www.lisacrispin.com. Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el The essay is titled "A Really Simple Checklist for Change Readiness Assessment” Part 2. Planning for change is no very different from planning a vacation. The Checklist will remind you of the big things to remember that sometimes get forgotten when dealing with the details of making change happen. Remember that part one was originally uploaded in SPaMCAST 51. The text of the whole essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter - www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Capers Jones discussing a wide range of software measurement topics. The interview with Capers was an exciting and I think you will find the interview an exciting listen. Listen with a friend! One more item . . .my father has begun to podcast his fiction at www.talesbytom.com. Yours truly is doing the production. Feel free to check it out and give him feedback. | 8 2 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 51 - Tim Lister, Adrenaline Junkies and Template Zombies, Change Readiness Assessment Part 1 | Show fifty one is an interview with Tim Lister discussing his new book,” Adrenaline Junkies and Template Zombies”. The interview discussed the impact of specific patterns and habits on how IT organizations work. ***NEWS *** Adrenaline Junkies is one of 5 finalists for general computing book of the year. Tim Lister is a software consultant at the Atlantic Systems Guild, Inc., based in the New York office. He divides his time between consulting, teaching, and writing. Tim is a co-author with his Guild partners of Adrenalin Junkies and Template Zombies: Understanding Patterns of Project Behavior, (Dorset House, 2008 http://www.dorsethouse.com/books/ajtz.html), He, is also co-author with Tom DeMarco of Waltzing With Bears: Managing Risk on Software Projects (Dorset House, 2003) that won Software Development magazine’s Jolt Award as General Computing Book of the Year for 2003-2004. Tim and Tom are also co-authors of Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams, (Dorset House, 1999) now available in 14 languages. Tim is currently a member of the Cutter IT Trends Council. He is a member of the I.E.E.E. and the A.C.M. He is in his 23rd year as a panelist for the American Arbitration Association, arbitrating disputes involving software and software services. Contact information: Web Site: http://www.systemsguild.com/ Email: lister@acm.org Check out SPaMCAST’s Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el The essay is titled “A Really Simple Checklist for Change Readiness Assessment” Part 1. The essay reminds us of the big things that sometimes get forgotten when dealing with the minutia of getting a change project off the ground. Check out the text of the current essay at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. I should be back with an essay next show. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Lisa Crispin discussing agile testing. Lisa’s most recent book is “Agile Testing: A Practical Guide for Testers and Agile Teams.” The book was coauthored with Janet Gregory. Testing and agile are highly inter-related although sometimes understanding how all the parts fit together isn’t obvious. Lisa makes agile testing very clear in her interview. Do not miss the interview.The interview on the Software Process and Measurement Cast 51 is with Tim Lister. We discussed Tim's new book "Adrenaline Junkies and Template Zombies". | 25 1 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 50 - David J Anderson, Agile Management and More | Show fifty features my interview with David J Anderson. We discussed agile management and many other topics. The interview was fascinating! I have decided to push it out into the feed as one whole file rather than breaking due to ensure the continuity of the conversation (no real break points). David J. Anderson leads a management consulting firm focused on improving performance of technology companies. He has many years management experience leading teams on agile software development projects. David was a founder of the agile movement through his involvement in the creation of Feature Driven Development. His first book, Agile Management for Software Engineering - Applying the Theory of Constraints for Business Results, published in 2003 by Prentice Hall, introduced many ideas from Lean and Theory of Constraints in to software engineering. He was also a founder of the APLN, a non-profit dedicated to improving management and leadership in technology companies. Recently David has been focusing his attention on business agility and enterprise scale agile software transitions through a synergy of the CMMI model for organizational maturity with Agile and Lean methods. Note that the Lean Kanban2009 Conference noted in the interview has been rescheduled to May 6 – 8. Information can be found at http://www.leankanbanconference.com/ Contact information: Web Site: http://www.agilemanagement.net Email: fddmanager@yahoo.com Check out SPaMCAST's Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There is no essay on this show. I try to keep the length of the show around 30 minutes and the essay would have pushed the 45 minute boundary. Check out the text of the current essay at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Tim Lister. Tim is one the great thinkers in the IT field. We discussed the book "Adrenaline Junkies and Template Zombies” which was co-authored with the five other principals of the Atlantic Systems Guild. The ideas and topics covered in the book and interview have already refined my thoughts on a number of topics. I expect that you will have the same experience this is not an interview to miss. | 11 1 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 49 - Goldsmith, Requirements – Part 2, A Game Plan For 2009 | Show Forty Nine concludes a two part interview with Robin Goldsmith on requirements. If you have not already done so, please go back to show 47 to listen to the first half of the interview. Requirements are one of those foundational components that can make or break a project as it gets started. I believe that Robin's ideas and insights are thought provoking and that you will find them useful. Robin is the president of Go Pro Management. Go Pro Management, Inc. is a consultancy that works directly with and trains professionals in business engineering, requirements analysis, software acquisition, project management, quality and testing. Mr Goldsmith was previously a developer, systems programmer/DBA/QA, and project leader with the City of Cleveland, leading financial institutions, and a "Big 4” consulting firm. He holds degrees from Kenyon College, A.B.; Pennsylvania State University, M.S. in Psychology; Suffolk University, J.D.; Boston University, LL.M. in Tax Law. Robin is the author of the Artech House book, Discovering REAL Business Requirements for Software Project Success, and numerous articles in prominent periodicals, and frequent featured speaker at leading professional conferences. Contact information: Web Site: http://www.gopromanagement.com Email: RobinGoldsmith@cs.com Phone: (781) 444-5753 Check out SPaMCAST"s Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el The essay is titled “A Game Plan For 2009”. The essay looks to 2009 or any moment where a line can be drawn as time to celebrate change and decide to enrich the world around you (as well re-invigorating your own brand). There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter - www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an David Andersen discussing organizational culture and embracing agile, kanban and kaizen requirements and testing. This interview covered a lot of ground and is very germane to the world we find ourselves in today. Very very powerful, do not miss it. | 28 12 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 48 - Gottesdiener, Agile Requirements, Pat Ferdinandi | Show Forty Eight concludes a two part interview with Ellen Gottesdiener on agile requirements, facilitation and other topics. Go back to Cast 46 if you have not listened to Part One. Principal Consultant of EBG Consulting, Ellen Gottesdiener helps business and technical teams get product requirements right so their projects start smart and deliver the right product at the right time. An agile coach and trainer with a passion about agile requirements, she works with large, complex products and helps teams elicit just enough requirements to achieve iteration and product goals. Ellen is the author of Requirements by Collaboration: Workshops for Defining Needs and The Software Requirements Memory Jogger. Ellen writes articles, speaks, advises at industry conferences, and provides training seminars and mentoring to both traditional and agile clients. Contact her at www.ebgconsulting.com Contact information: Web Site: http://www.ebgconsulting.com/ Email: ellen@ebgconsulting.com Check out SPaMCAST's Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el We have a guest essay from Pat Ferdinani in this cast titled "Do You Write?” The essay challenges you to express your ideas and to get involved. Covey might say act or be acted upon in words, grow and improve your life which will grow and improve others around you. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter - www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature the second part of my two part interview with Robin Goldsmith on requirements and testing. Requirements have been a vexing problem for Information Technology since dirt was young. Can you afford to miss Robin"s exposition on REAL requirements? | 14 12 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 47 - Goldsmith, REAL Requirements, Your Career | Show Forty Seven begins another two part interview this one with Robin Goldsmith on REAL requirements. Requirements have been a vexing problem for Information Technology since dirt was young. Robin presents a structure for addressing the issue. Part two will be included in SPaMCAST 49. Robin is the president of Go Pro Management. Go Pro Management, Inc. is a consultancy that works directly with and trains professionals in business engineering, requirements analysis, software acquisition, project management, quality and testing. Mr Goldsmith was previously a developer, systems programmer/DBA/QA, and project leader with the City of Cleveland, leading financial institutions, and a "Big 4” consulting firm. He holds degrees from Kenyon College, A.B.; Pennsylvania State University, M.S. in Psychology; Suffolk University, J.D.; Boston University, LL.M. in Tax Law. Robin is the author of the Artech House book, Discovering REAL Business Requirements for Software Project Success, and numerous articles in prominent periodicals, and frequent featured speaker at leading professional conferences. Contact information: Web Site: http://www.gopromanagement.com Email: RobinGoldsmith@cs.com Phone: (781) 444-5753 Check out SPaMCAST's Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el The essay is titled “Who"s Career Is It Anyway?” The essay challenges you to think of yourself as your own brand and to take control of maintaining your brand and career. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter - www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature Part Two of the interview with Ellen Gottesdiener on agile requirements, facilitation and other topics! Part One in SPaMCAST 46 was great, filled with new ideas on requirements and I think 48 will even be more important. | 30 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 46 - Gottesdiener, Agile Requirements, The Journey | Show Forty Six begins another two part interview with Ellen Gottesdiener on agile requirements, facilitation and other topics. Ellen is the principle consultant and founder of EBG Consulting, an author, a public speaker and all around pundit. Part two will be included in SPaMCAST 48. Ellen is the Principal Consultant of EBG Consulting, Ellen and EBG help business and technical teams get product requirements right so their projects start smart and deliver the right product at the right time. She is an agile coach and trainer with a passion about agile requirements, she works with large, complex products and helps teams elicit just enough requirements to achieve iteration and product goals. Ellen is the author of Requirements by Collaboration: Workshops for Defining Needs and The Software Requirements Memory Jogger. Ellen writes articles, speaks, advises at industry conferences, and provides training seminars and mentoring to both traditional and agile clients. Contact information: Web Site: http://www.ebgconsulting.com/ Email: ellen@ebgconsulting.com Check out SPaMCAST's Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el The essay is titled "Does the End Justify the Means.” The essay wrestles with thoughts on whether you should use any means possible to promote our ideas or process improvements. If you do not want of listen, my opinion is that the journey is important. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter - www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG - www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Robin Goldsmith on requirements and testing. Robin"s interview is another two parter! Requirements have been a vexing problem for Information Technology since dirt was young. Can you afford to miss Robin's exposition on REAL requirements? | 16 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 45 - Cohn, Agile Estimation Part 2, Guest Essay | The interview in the Software Process and Measurement Cast 45 features part two of the interview with Mike Cohn. Mike is the man when it come to Story Points and agile estimation. Mike Cohn is the founder of Mountain Goat Software, a process and project management consultancy and training firm. He is the author of Agile Estimating and Planning and User Stories Applied for Agile Software Development, as well as books on Java and C++ programming. With more than 20 years of experience, Mike has previously been a technology executive in companies of various sizes, from startup to Fortune 40. A frequent magazine contributor and conference speaker, Mike is a founding member of the Scrum Alliance and the Agile Alliance. He can be reached at mike@mountaingoatsoftware.com. Contact information: Web Site: http://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/ Email: mike@mountaingoatsoftware.com Check out SPaMCAST’s Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el We have a guest essay on SPaMCAST 45. The essay is an open letter from Gary Cone to Senators Obama and McCain on process improvement. Guest essay reflects the opinions of Gary Cone and may or may not reflect the opinion of SPaMCAST or its editor. Please feel free to respond to Gary at Gary.Cone@gpsqtc.com or (586)412-9609. In my opinion process improvement is good politics regardless of political affiliation or lack thereof. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Ellen Gottesdiener. Can you say agile requirements? | 2 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 44 - Manfred Bundschuh, IT Metrics Compendium, The Thin Line | Manfred Bundschuh is an internationally recognized expert on software measurement, estimating and international standards, with more than 40 years IT experience, as an IT controller, consultant, and project manager. In addition, he has been teaching software engineering at the University of Applied Sciences in Cologne, Germany, for more than 25 years. For the last 5 years he has been president of the DASMA e.V., the metrics organization of German speaking countries. Book information: Springer (Publisher) has full info about the book incl. Table of contents and free chapter 2 as well as reviews by Peter Hill and Capers Jones: Available at www.springer.com/978-3-540-68187-8 Contact information: Email: manfred.bundschuh@netcologne.de Check out SPaMCAST's Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el The essay for this cast is titled "The Fine Line” in which I ask you fine line between overhead to meet real information needs and overhead that saps efficiency There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: * Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com * Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 * Twitter - www.twitter.com/tcagley * BLOG - www.tcagley.wordpress.com * FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature part two of my interview with Mike Cohn on agile estimation. | 19 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 43 - Mike Cohn, Agile Estimation Part 1, Interest | The interview in the Software Process and Measurement Cast 43 features the first part of a two part interview the Mike Cohn. Mike is the man when it comes to Story Points and agile estimation. Part two will be included in SPaMCAST 45. Mike Cohn is the founder of Mountain Goat Software, a process and project management consultancy and training firm. He is the author of Agile Estimating and Planning and User Stories Applied for Agile Software Development, as well as books on Java and C++ programming. With more than 20 years of experience, Mike has previously been a technology executive in companies of various sizes, from startup to Fortune 40. A frequent magazine contributor and conference speaker, Mike is a founding member of the Scrum Alliance and the Agile Alliance. He can be reached at mike@mountaingoatsoftware.com. Contact information: Web Site: http://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/ Email: mike@mountaingoatsoftware.com Check out SPaMCAST’s Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el The essay is titled “Who’s Career Is It Anyway?” The essay challenges you to think of yourself as your own brand and to take control of maintaining your brand and career. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el The essay for the software process and measurement cast 43 is titled “Compound the Interest in Process Improvement”. I am back on the soapbox touting the relationship between successful process improvement and marketing. Future Events and the next Cast. . . I will be speaking at the Northeast Quality Council 57th Conference. The conference is scheduled for October 14 – 15 , 2008 in Marlborough, Massachusetts at Best Western Royal Plaza. The presentation is titled “One Size Fits . . . Someone Other Than Me”. Information can be found at http://www.neqc.org/conference. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Manfred Bundschuh. Manfred and Carol Dekkers have just published their book “The IT Measurement Compendium”. One of the topics we explored was the link between sociology and measurement. If you measure don’t be caught without your ruler for this interview. | 5 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 42 - Magdy Hanna, ISPIC Certification, Mini Metacast | Show Forty Two features an interview with Dr. Magdy Hanna. Dr Hanna leads both the "International Institute for Software Testing” and “International Institute for Software Process”. We discussed the new Certified Software Process Improvement Professional certification and certification in general. . Dr. Hanna is a recognized educator, speaker and consultant in several areas of software engineering. His distinguished seminars on various topics have been highly rated by software professionals. Dr. Hanna's experience with software goes back to the mid 1970's when he worked as a developer at the NCR center in Cairo , Egypt . Over the last thirty years, Dr. Hanna has worked in all aspects of software projects and processes in all capacities. Dr. Hanna is the founder, CEO and Chairman of the International Institute for Software Testing, ( www.iist.org ) the leading educational and professional development organization that provides education-based certifications to software test and quality professionals around the world. Dr. Hanna is the founder and Chairperson of the International Conference on Practical Software Quality and Testing, ( www.PSQTconference.com ) and founder and Chairperson of the International Conference on Software Process Improvement, ( www.icspi.com ). Contact information: Web Site: http://www.icspi.com/ Email: mhanna@iist.org Check out SPaMCAST's New Facebook page!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el The essay for the software process and measurement cast 42 is a mini metacast where I answer the question just who the do I think I am and why am I doing this at all. I also have a few announcements about my podcasting future (and it has nothing to do with fading).. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: * Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com * Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 * Twitter - www.twitter.com/tcagley * BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com * FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Future Events and the next Cast. . . I am speaking at Quest Toronto 2008 Conference, September 22- 26, 2008, at the Hilton Hotel in Toronto, Canada. I will be presenting “Good Numbers Go Bad” on Wed Sept 24th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm and also joining in as a subject matter expert in the end of day solutions workshop. Information can be found at http://www.qaiquest.org/toronto/ Finally I will be speaking at the Northeast Quality Council 57th Conference. The conference is scheduled for October 14 – 15 , 2008 in Marlborough, Massachusetts at Best Western Royal Plaza. The presentation is titled “One Size Fits . . .Someone Other Than Me”. Information can be found at http://www.neqc.org/conference. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Mike Cohn. | 21 9 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 41 - Schwaber, SCRUM, Is Project Management Changing | Show Forty One features an interview with Ken Schwaber. We discussed SCRUM and organizational change. OK, maybe discussion is a weak term, I asked questions and gathered wisdom from the SCRUM master. If you are interested in SCRUM specifically and agile in general this is a must listen important interview. Ken Schwaber co-developed the Scrum process with Jeff Sutherland in the early 1990s to help organizations struggling with complex development projects. One of the signatories to the Agile Manifesto in 2001, he subsequently founded the AgileAlliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation of Agile software. He then founded the ScrumAlliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding the understanding of Scrum. A 30-year veteran of the software development industry (from bottle washer to boss), he has written three books about Scrum: Agile Software Development with Scrum, Agile Project Management with Scrum, and The Enterprise and Scrum. Contact information: Web Site: http://www.controlchaos.com/ Email: ken.schwaber@verizon.net Check out SPaMCAST’s New Facebook page!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el The essay for this cast is titled, “Is Project Management Changing?” The essay discusses how texting and instant messaging are reshaping the project environment. The reshaping is affecting the balance between detailed planning and instant coordination. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Future Events and the next Cast. . . I will be speaking at IFPUG’s 3rd Annual ISMA Conference and Fall Workshops Sunday, September 14 – Friday, September 19, 2008 at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel information at www.ifpug.org. The presentation is call “Counting Facebook” and will be on Friday September 19, 2008 at 10:25 AM - 11:25 AM. I am speaking at Quest Toronto 2008 Conference, September 22- 26, 2008, at the Hilton Hotel in Toronto, Canada. I will be presenting “Good Numbers Go Bad” on Wed Sept 24th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm and also joining in as a subject matter expert in the end of day solutions workshop. Information can be found at http://www.qaiquest.org/toronto/ Finally I will be speaking at the Northeast Quality Council 57th Conference. The conference is scheduled for October 14 – 15 , 2008 in Marlborough, Massachusetts at Best Western Royal Plaza. The presentation is titled “One Size Fits . . .Someone Other Than Me”. Information can be found at http://www.neqc.org/conference. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Dr. Magdy Hanna. We discussed the International Software Process Improvement Certification the new certification for SPI personnel specifically and certifications in general. If you are in the SPI field or hire people in the SPI field this one is a must. | 7 9 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 40 - Blake, Executive Coaching, “Vitamins, Aspirin and . . .” | Show Forty features an interview with Barbara Blake of Longview Associates. Barbara and I discussed executive coaching, improvement and change its myriad forms. If you are interested in your career or organizational change this is an important interview. Barbara Blake is founder of Longview Associates, LLC, an executive coaching and leadership development consulting practice. As a keen observer of organizational performance, Barbara is convinced that the key component to successful operations and objectives are the people in an organization. Barbara works with executives and entrepreneurs to take them to the next level of performance and interpersonal relations. They see results both at work and in their personal lives; they are energized, transformed and they achieve Barbara has held management positions in a consulting firm, a publishing company, and several financial services institutions. She has also been involved in the development of emerging leaders by managing training programs and teaching at the MBA level. She is a certified executive coach through the Penn State Executive Program, and a member of the Worldwide Association of Business Coaches. Contact information: Web Site: http://www.longview-assoc.com/ Email: barbara@longview-assoc.com Check out SPaMCAST’s New Facebook page!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el The essay for this cast is titled, “Vitamins, Aspirin and Viagra”. The essay ruminates on why some changes are easier to sell and catch hold within organizations faster. We will conclude with information on a few upcoming conferences, comments from listeners and notes on upcoming casts. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagleyBLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.comFACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Future Events and the next Cast. . . I will be speaking at IFPUG’s 3rd Annual ISMA Conference and Fall Workshops Sunday, September 14 – Friday, September 19, 2008 at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel information at www.ifpug.org. The presentation is call “Counting Facebook” and will be on Friday September 19, 2008 at 10:25 AM - 11:25 AM. I am speaking at Quest Toronto 2008 Conference, September 22- 26, 2008, at the Hilton Hotel in Toronto, Canada. I will be presenting “Good Numbers Go Bad” on Wed Sept 24th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm and also joining in as a subject matter expert in the end of day solutions workshop. Information can be found at http://www.qaiquest.org/toronto/ Finally I will be speaking at the Northeast Quality Council 57th Conference. The conference is scheduled for October 14 – 15 , 2008 in Marlborough, Massachusetts at Best Western Royal Plaza. The presentation is titled “One Size Fits . . .Someone Other Than Me”. Information can be found at http://www.neqc.org/conference. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Ken Schwaber, Mr SCRUM. If you use SCRUM or are interested in Agile this is a must listen. | 24 8 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 39 - Reynolds, Metaverses, Subliminal Persuasion | Show Thirty Nine features an interview with Andrew “Roo” Reynolds. Roo was a Metaverse Evangelist at IBM when we did the interview but now is Portfolio Executive, Social Media at BBC Vision. In show 38 I said that this interview will describe the future of teaming and collaboration. You will not be disappointed. From Roo’s website (and not what is on the cast . . .): I’ve accepted the position of Portfolio Executive, Social Media at BBC Vision. What that means is that I’ll be helping to define, develop and execute BBC Vision’s strategy in relation to social media. Simon Nelson gave a speech in September 2007 about some of the progress made (and challenges faced) by the BBC in regard to multiplatform (more discussion about that here). That’s the backdrop to what I’m going there to help with. No doubt I’ll talk more about the specifics in the coming weeks and months. Oh, and I get to work with such cool people as Dan Taylor and Jo Twist. Contact information: You can read his blog at http://rooreynolds.com/ Email: roo@rooreynolds.com Another place to look: http://eightbar.co.uk/ Rember to check out SPaMCAST’s New Facebook page!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el In the essay segment in this cast we have three short pieces. The first is a book review of Subliminal Persuasion by Dave Lakhani. The second piece is a promo Pam Morris’s talk at the ISMA conference and finally we have a promo for Mur Lafferty’s novel Playing for Keeps. We will conclude with information on a few upcoming conferences, comments from listeners and notes on upcoming casts. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagleyBLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.comFACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Future Events and the next Cast. . . I will be speaking at IFPUG’s 3rd Annual ISMA Conference and Fall Workshops Sunday, September 14 – Friday, September 19, 2008 at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel information at www.ifpug.org. The presentation is call “Counting Facebook” and will be on Friday September 19, 2008 at 10:25 AM - 11:25 AM. I am speaking at Quest Toronto 2008 Conference, September 22- 26, 2008, at the Hilton Hotel in Toronto, Canada. I will be presenting “Good Numbers Go Bad” on Wed Sept 24th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm and also joining in as a subject matter expert in the end of day solutions workshop. Information can be found at http://www.qaiquest.org/toronto/ Finally I will be speaking at the Northeast Quality Council 57th Conference. The conference is scheduled for October 14 – 15 , 2008 in Marlborough, Massachusetts at Best Western Royal Plaza. The presentation is titled “One Size Fits . . .Someone Other Than Me”. Information can be found at http://www.neqc.org/conference. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Barbara Blake of Longview Associates. We discussed of how, when and whether coaching can be used to improve efficiency. Is there a coach in your future? Maybe there should be! | 10 8 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 38 - Yourdon, Collaborate or Die, Number | Show 37 is my interview with Ed Yourdon. We discussed Web 2.0 and it’s impact on the software development worlds. I have titled the interview, “Collaborate or Die!” A bit over the top you say, well Denis Waitley once said, “on line or in the bread line." The people I was with thought that was a bit over the top. He was right and I would suggest the use of Web 2.0 tools is another watershed. Ed is a one of those rare polymaths in the IT world. His bio from Wikipedia begins Edward Nash Yourdon (born 1944) is a computer consultant, an author and lecturer, and a recognized pioneer in the software engineering methodology of structured programming world. He is a graduate of MIT, earning a BS in Mathematics in 1965. The December 1999 issue of Crosstalk: The Journal of Defense Software Engineering named Yourdon one of the ten most influential people in the software field. In June 1997, he was inducted into the Computer Hall of Fame Yourdon is widely known as the lead developer of the Structured Systems Analysis and Design Method (SSADM), as well as co-developer of the Yourdon/Whitehead method of object-oriented analysis/design and the popular Coad/Yourdon OO methodology of the late 1980s and 1990s. He has authored over 550 technical articles and authored or coauthored 26 computer books since 1967. He founded and published American Programmer magazine (now titled Cutter IT Journal). He is the author of the best-selling Decline and Fall of the American Programmer. Mr. Yourdon currently serves as an internationally-recognized expert witness and computer consultant who specializes in project management, software engineering methodologies, and Web 2.0 development. I asked Ed how people could contact him and the part of the response that struck me was, “I am online”. Blog: www.yourdonreport.com Website: www.yourdon.com Email: ed@yourdon.com You can also find Ed on Twitter (Yourdon), Plaxo and other Web 2.0 social networks. The essay for this cast is titled “Just How Badly Do You Want A Number?” The essay challenges managers and project managers to think about that initial estimate and the impact it might actually have. The text of the essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and suggestions are welcome. Check out the SPaMCAST Facebook page. I wil be posting information on which shows relates to which theme. For example Kenji’s recent interview, Scott Amblers and Kent Becks all have an agile flavor. This will be a quick way to hit all of the shows in a general thematic area. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement Future Events and the next . . . Conference season is beginning! I will be speaking at IFPUG’s 3rd Annual ISMA Conference and Fall Workshops Sunday, September 14 – Friday, September 19, 2008 at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel information at www.ifpug.org. The presentation is call “Counting Facebook” and will be on Friday September 19, 2008 at 10:25 AM - 11:25 AM, I am speaking at Quest Toronto 2008 Conference, September 22- 26, 2008, at the Hilton Hotel in Toronto, Canada. I will be presenting “Good Numbers Go Bad” on Wed Sept 24th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm and also joining in as a subject matter expert in the end of day solutions workshop. Information can be found at http://www.qaiquest.org/toronto/ Finally I will be speaking at the Northeast Quality Council 57th Conference. The conference is scheduled for October 14 – 15 , 2008 in Marlborough, Massachusetts at Best Western Royal Plaza. The pr | 27 7 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 37 - Kenji Hiranabe, Kanban, Making Tangible The Intangible | Show 37 is an interview with Kenji Hiranabe discussing using kanban in software development. According to WIKIPEDIA, “Kanban is a signaling system to trigger action which in Toyota Production System leverages physical cards as the signal”. In other words the signal is used to indicate when new tasks should start, and by inference, the status of current work. Kenji does a great job at explaining how the kanban can be used in system development. 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 Japanese software development consultant and book translator of Extreme Programming Installed, Lean Software Development, Agile Project Management, and other Agile books. He's also an author of JUDE, a UML and MindMap editor software and TRICHORD, a kanban based agile project management tool. He specializes in agile development, object-oriented software construction and project facilitation. You can read his blog at http://jude-users.com/en/modules/weblog/index.php?user_id=5 Check out SPaMCAST’s New Facebook page!!!! The essay for this cast is titled “Making Tangible The Intangible”. The essay for this cast reflects concepts espoused by Phil Armour in SPaMCAST 36 and Kenji Hiranabe in SPaMCAST 37 (the current cast for those of you reading this on my blog). The confluence of concepts that so moved me combines Kenji’s comments on the intangibility of both software and the processes and Phil’s on software as a container for knowledge. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts: Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement Future Events and the next . . . I will be speaking at IFPUG’s 3rd Annual ISMA Conference and Fall Workshops Sunday, September 14 – Friday, September 19, 2008 at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel information at www.ifpug.org. The presentation is call “Counting Facebook” and will be on Friday September 19, 2008 at 10:25 AM - 11:25 AM. I am speaking at Quest Toronto 2008 Conference, September 22- 26, 2008, at the Hilton Hotel in Toronto, Canada. I will be presenting “Good Numbers Go Bad” on Wed Sept 24th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm and also joining in as a subject matter expert in the end of day solutions workshop. Information can be found at http://www.qaiquest.org/toronto/ Finally I will be speaking at the Northeast Quality Council 57th Conference. The conference is scheduled for October 14 – 15 , 2008 in Marlborough, Massachusetts at Best Western Royal Plaza. The presentation is titled “One Size Fits . . .Someone Other Than Me”. Information can be found at http://www.neqc.org/conference. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: On the next SPaMCAST we will feature an interview with Ed Yourdon discussing social media in the development process. Talking to Ed was jam packed with information on using social media to foster collaboration. If you don't know about how to use social media, its time to find out! | 13 7 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 36 - Armour Part Deux, Estimation and Philosophy, Why Should You Care | Show 36 is part two of my interview with Phil Armour. The interview focused on estimation and just a bit of philosophy, powerful stuff that may change how you view estimation and the goal of software development. Phillip G. Armour is VP for Systems Development and a Senior Consultant at Corvus International Inc. Phil has been developing software for over thirty-five years. He has been a programmer, analyst, project manager, DBA, systems architect, process engineer, metrics engineer, consultant, and executive coach and has worked for organizations as diverse as United Airlines, Motorola, Argonne National Laboratory, General Dynamics, the IRS, the premier software consulting company in India, and the largest cellular service provider in Central West Africa. In the last fifteen years, Phil has personally taught software development techniques and management principles to over 20,000 developers, engineers, managers, and executives. Phil’s primary professional focus is currently in two related areas: software project estimation and software technical team development. Since 2000, Phil has been a contributing editor on ACM’s flagship magazine “Communications of the ACM” and writes a regular column entitled “The Business of Software” where he explores issues to do with the nature and challenges of modern software. He has been on the extended faculty at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and the Mendoza School of Business at the University of Notre Dame. Phil is also the author of “The Laws of Software Process” published by Auerbach in 2003. He is a member of ACM, IEEE, and the Project Management Institute. Telephone: (847)-438-1609 Fax: (847)-438-1638 Email: armour@corvusintl.com Website: www.corvusintl.comwww.corvusintl.com The essay for this cast is titled “Why Should You Care What Is Driving Change”. The essay is a reminder to process improvement personnel that to be effective you need to understand why you are making a change. I suggest that if you don’t understand the rationale for change, stop until you do. The text of the essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and suggestions are welcome. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts: Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement Future Events and the next . . . Conference season is beginning! I will be speaking at IFPUG’s 3rd Annual ISMA Conference and Fall Workshops Sunday, September 14 – Friday, September 19, 2008 at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel information at www.ifpug.org. The presentation is call “Counting Facebook” and will be on Friday September 19, 2008 at 10:25 AM - 11:25 AM, I am speaking at Quest Toronto 2008 Conference, September 22- 26, 2008, at the Hilton Hotel in Toronto, Canada. I will be presenting “Good Numbers Go Bad” on Wed Sept 24th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm and also joining in as a subject matter expert in the end of day solutions workshop. Information can be found at http://www.qaiquest.org/toronto/ Finally I will be speaking at the Northeast Quality Council 57th Conference. The conference is scheduled for October 14 – 15 , 2008 in Marlborough, Massachusetts at Best Western Royal Plaza. The presentation is titled “One Size Fits . . .Someone Other Than Me”. Information can be found at http://www.neqc.org/conference. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: On the next SPaMCAST we will feature an interview with Kenji Hiranabe on using Kanban in the software development. Many of you will remember my interview covering mind mapping with Kenji back on SPaCAST 7 | 29 6 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 35 - Li, Social Media, Good Numbers Go Bad Part 2 | Show 35 is my interview with Charlene Li, co-author of Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies. The use of social media is a fact of life, we are now challenged with how we take advantage of the possibilities. Charlene Li, Vice President & Principal Analyst, primarily contributes to Forrester's offerings for the Interactive Marketing professional. She is one of the driving forces behind Forrester's Social Computing and Web 2.0 research, and examines how companies can use technologies like blogs, social networking, RSS, tagging, and widgets for marketing purposes. During her eight years at Forrester, Charlene has also led the marketing and media research team, and ran the San Francisco office. In her research, Charlene covers such marketing-related topics as consumer portals, search, and media site design. She also leverages her background in newspaper publishing and looks at online local media and online classifieds. In the past, she has also written about online advertising, online gaming, and media content strategies. She also contributes to her Groundswell blog and plans to publish a book by the same name in spring 2008. Website: http://blogs.forrester.com/charleneli/ The essay is for this show is an excerpt from my paper “When Good Numbers Go Bad: Mistakes”. The excerpt explores the impact of mistakes on metrics programs as the grace and speed in which programs recognize and recover from a mistake will determine the long-term prognosis of the program (assuming you don’t make the same mistake more than once or twice). If you are interested in a complete copy of the article please contact me at spamcastinfo@gmail.com. The text of the essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagleyBLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events and the next . . . Conference season is beginning! I will be speaking at IFPUG’s 3rd Annual ISMA Conference and Fall Workshops Sunday, September 14 – Friday, September 19, 2008 at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel information at www.ifpug.org. The presentation is call “Counting Facebook” and will be on Friday September 19, 2008 at 10:25 AM - 11:25 AM, I am speaking at Quest Toronto 2008 Conference, September 22- 26, 2008, at the Hilton Hotel in Toronto, Canada. I will be presenting “Good Numbers Go Bad” on Wed Sept 24th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm and also joining in as a subject matter expert in the end of day solutions workshop. Information can be found at http://www.qaiquest.org/toronto/ Finally I will be speaking at the Northeast Quality Council 57th Conference. The conference is scheduled for October 14 – 15 , 2008 in Marlborough, Massachusetts at Best Western Royal Plaza. The presentation is titled “One Size Fits . . .Someone Other Than Me”. Information can be found at http://www.neqc.org/conference. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: On the next SPaMCAST we continue with the powerful interview with Phil Armour on estimation. The interview contains even more sage wisdom from Phil so keep your notebook close at hand! | 15 6 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 34 - Armour, Estimation Ain't Planning, Not The Same | Show 34 is the beginning of my interview with Phil Armour. I am calling this interview, “Estimation Ain’t Planning”. I must admit that I have been quoting this interview since I taped it. Amazingly powerful concepts, so powerful I decided to revisit estimation. Phillip G. Armour is VP for Systems Development and a Senior Consultant at Corvus International Inc. Phil has been developing software for over thirty-five years. He has been a programmer, analyst, project manager, DBA, systems architect, process engineer, metrics engineer, consultant, and executive coach and has worked for organizations as diverse as United Airlines, Motorola, Argonne National Laboratory, General Dynamics, the IRS, the premier software consulting company in India, and the largest cellular service provider in Central West Africa. In the last fifteen years, Phil has personally taught software development techniques and management principles to over 20,000 developers, engineers, managers, and executives. Phil’s primary professional focus is currently in two related areas: software project estimation and software technical team development. Since 2000, Phil has been a contributing editor on ACM’s flagship magazine “Communications of the ACM” and writes a regular column entitled “The Business of Software” where he explores issues to do with the nature and challenges of modern software. He has been on the extended faculty at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and the Mendoza School of Business at the University of Notre Dame. Phil is also the author of “The Laws of Software Process” published by Auerbach in 2003. He is a member of ACM, IEEE, and the Project Management Institute. Telephone: (847)-438-1609 Fax: (847)-438-1638 Email: armour@corvusintl.com Website: www.corvusintl.com The essay is titled “Estimation, Planning and Goals: All Different I Say!”. The essay explores the confusion of words used in project planning and control. The essay may be due to my long-term issue with a how words are used and misused, false levels of precision or just the fact that the process relating to the software engineering disciplines like estimation continue to prove to be difficult to implement regardless of the development method used. The text of the essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events and the next . . . Conference season is beginning! I will be speaking at IFPUG’s 3rd Annual ISMA Conference and Fall Workshops Sunday, September 14 – Friday, September 19, 2008 at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel information at www.ifpug.org. The presentation is call “Counting Facebook” and will be on Friday September 19, 2008 at 10:25 AM - 11:25 AM, I am speaking at Quest Toronto 2008 Conference, September 22- 26, 2008, at the Hilton Hotel in Toronto, Canada. I will be presenting “Good Numbers Go Bad” on Wed Sept 24th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm and also joining in as a subject matter expert in the end of day solutions workshop. Information can be found at http://www.qaiquest.org/toronto/ Finally I will be speaking at the Northeast Quality Council 57th Conference. The conference is scheduled for October 14 – 15 , 2008 in Marlborough, Massachusetts at Best Western Royal Plaza. The presentation is titled “One Size Fits . . .Someone Other Than Me”. Information can be found at http://www.neqc.org/conference. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: On the next SPaMCAST I will interview Charlene Li of Forrester Research, | 1 6 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 33 - Donnellan, Software Metrics Programs Part 2, Guest Essay | SPaMCAST 33 - Donnellan, Software Metrics Programs Part 2, Guest Essay Show 33 is part two of my interview with Rob Donnellan discussing the trials and tribulations of metrics programs. Rob has provided a plethora tips for developing and marketing metrics programs if you are in the metrics business make sure you list to both this interview and the first part of the interview in show 30. Rob Donnellan, IT Excellence Value Builder, has more than 28 years of industry experience. Rob delivers executive-level "IT Excellence" consulting. Prior to joining Q/P Management Group, Rob was a Director with META Group, Nautilus Advisors (an outsourcing consultancy), and Cap Gemini. His key responsibilities have been to develop next-generation consulting services, and to lead IT management consulting projects primarily devoted to process improvement, IT portfolio management, IT diagnosis, performance engineering/measurement, and benchmarking. He has been a regular speaker for industry organizations such as the APQC, PMI, SPIN, SIM, IFPUG, and The Balanced Scorecard Collaborative. He holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a B.A. in Liberal Arts from the University of Connecticut. Mr. Donnellan can be contacted by email at rob.donnellan@qpmg.com or by phone at (401) 783-3005. Q/P Management Group’s web site can be found at http://www.qpmg.com/. The essay is for this show is a guest essay by Frank Glaz of David Consulting Group discussing using function point counting to determine the efficiency of vendors. The essay explores a thorny subject that is rarely discussed at conferences or in the literature. Frank would appreciate comments. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagleyBLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events and the next . . . I have another webinar coming up in May. The webinar is titled “A Cost Effective Approach to Enterprise Wide Software Process Improvement” May 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Time More information and registration information can be found at http://www.itmpi.org/webinars/ Conference season is beginning! I will be speaking at IFPUG’s 3rd Annual ISMA Conference and Fall Workshops Sunday, September 14 – Friday, September 19, 2008 at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel information at www.ifpug.org. The presentation is call “Counting Facebook” and will be on Friday September 19, 2008 at 10:25 AM - 11:25 AM, I am speaking at Quest Toronto 2008 Conference, September 22- 26, 2008, at the Hilton Hotel in Toronto, Canada. I will be presenting “Good Numbers Go Bad” on Wed Sept 24th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm and also joining in as a subject matter expert in the end of day solutions workshop. Information can be found at http://www.qaiquest.org/toronto/ Finally I will be speaking at the Northeast Quality Council 57th Conference. The conference is scheduled for October 14 – 15 , 2008 in Marlborough, Massachusetts at Best Western Royal Plaza. The presentation is titled “One Size Fits . . .Someone Other Than Me”. Information can be found at http://www.neqc.org/conference. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: On the next SPaMCAST I will begin a massive interview with Phil Armour. Phil presented some of the most thought provoking and provocative ideas on estimation and while I was going to delay discussing estimation again for a at least a few months I frankly could not help myself. | 18 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 32 - Chemuturi, Estimation Part 2, Good Numbers Go Bad: Communication | Show 32 is part two of my interview with Murali Chemuturi on the topic of estimation. You might think part two is just more of the same but think again. Murali has laid out some interesting theories and data. Mr Chemuturi has made a very gracious offer, for every comment SPaMCAST gets on Murali’s interview Murali has authorized me to send a PDF copy of his new book on estimation. Mr. Chemuturi has over thirty four years of total experience out of which about 23 years have been spent in the field of information technology. Has worked at TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES for five and half years and at ELECTRONICS COROPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED for nineteen. Murali also worked at SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LTD., METAMOR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LTD. and Vistaar eBusinesses Pvt Ltd. His CV includes numerous publications and he is the author of an upcoming book on estimation which I will review on a future Software Measurement and Process Cast. Mr. Chemuturi can be contacted by email at murali@chemuturi.com or by phone at 91-40-27220771, 91-0-988-501-9461 and in the USA at 1- 347-394-3138. His web site can be found at http://www.effortestimator.com The essay is an excerpt from “When Good Numbers Go Bad” titled “When Communication makes Good Numbers Go Bad”. The excerpt explores how poor communication can effect a metrics program (and is a bit of foreshadowing of a presentation I will be doing later this year (see below). The text of the essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagleyBLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events and the next . . . I have a couple of free webinars coming up in early 2008. The first is “Getting Performance Improvement Out of Your Software Process Improvement” on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT I have another webinar coming up in May. The webinar is titled “A Cost Effective Approach to Enterprise Wide Software Process Improvement” May 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Time More information and registration information can be found at http://www.itmpi.org/webinars/ Conference season is beginning! I will be speaking at IFPUG’s 3rd Annual ISMA Conference and Fall Workshops Sunday, September 14 – Friday, September 19, 2008 at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel information at www.ifpug.org. The presentation is call “Counting Facebook” and will be on Friday September 19, 2008 at 10:25 AM - 11:25 AM, I am speaking at Quest Toronto 2008 Conference, September 22- 26, 2008, at the Hilton Hotel in Toronto, Canada. I will be presenting “Good Numbers Go Bad” on Wed Sept 24th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm and also joining in as a subject matter expert in the end of day solutions workshop. Information can be found at http://www.qaiquest.org/toronto/ Finally I will be speaking at the Northeast Quality Council 57th Conference. The conference is scheduled for October 14 – 15 , 2008 in Marlborough, Massachusetts at Best Western Royal Plaza. The presentation is titled “One Size Fits . . .Someone Other Than Me”. Information can be found at http://www.neqc.org/conference. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: On the next SPaMCAST we will jump back into the interview with Rob Donnellan of Q/P Management Group covering a wide range of measurement and process improvement topics. Your thoughts and comments are always a welcome addition and remember I have Murali’s PDF with your name on it! | 4 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 31 – Ambler, Test Driven Development, Words and Change | Show 31 features an interview with Scott Ambler of IBM discussing Test Driven Development and other Agile topics. Scott W. Ambler is the Practice Leader Agile Development with IBM Rational and he works with IBM customers around the world to improve their software processes. He is the founder of the Agile Modeling (AM), Agile Data (AD), Agile Unified Process (AUP), and Enterprise Unified Process (EUP) methodologies. Scott is the (co-)author of 19 books, including Refactoring Databases, Agile Modeling, Agile Database Techniques, The Object Primer 3rd Edition, and The Enterprise Unified Process. Scott is a senior contributing editor with Dr. Dobb’s Journal. Check out Mr. ambler’s blogs at: Personal home page: www.ibm.com/rational/bios/ambler.html Agile at Scale blog: www.ibm.com/developerworks/blogs/page/ambler. The essay for this cast is titled “Are Words a Predictor of Change Adoption". The essay explores the relationship between words and what they predict about success in process improvement. The text of the essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events and the next . . . I have a couple of free webinars coming up in early 2008. The first is “Getting Performance Improvement Out of Your Software Process Improvement" on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT And the second is titled “A Cost Effective Approach to Enterprise Wide Software Process Improvement" May 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Time More information and registration information can be found at http://www.itmpi.org/webinars/ Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: On the next SPaMCAST I will be airing part 2 of the interview with Murali Chemuturi on estimation and software sizing. To describe the interview I will just say “damn!" and let you dive in. Your thoughts and comments are always a welcome addition . . . | 20 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 30 - Donnellan, Metrics Programs, Passion and Success | SPaMCAST 30 – Donnellan, Metrics Programs, Passion and Success Show 30 begins a two part interview with Rob Donnellan on the topic of metrics programs. Rob Donnellan, IT Excellence Value Builder, has more than 28 years of industry experience. Rob delivers executive-level "IT Excellence" consulting. Prior to joining Q/P Management Group, Rob was a Director with META Group, Nautilus Advisors (an outsourcing consultancy), and Cap Gemini. His key responsibilities have been to develop next-generation consulting services, and to lead IT management consulting projects primarily devoted to process improvement, IT portfolio management, IT diagnosis, performance engineering/measurement, and benchmarking. He has been a regular speaker for industry organizations such as the APQC, PMI, SPIN, SIM, IFPUG, and The Balanced Scorecard Collaborative. He holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a B.A. in Liberal Arts from the University of Connecticut. Mr. Donnellan can be contacted by email at rob.donnellan@qpmg.com or by phone at (401) 783-3005. Q/P Management Group’s web site can be found at http://www.qpmg.com/. The essay for this cast is titled “Passion and Success". The essay discusses the relationship between passion and success in process improvment. The text of the essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events and the next . . . I have a couple of free webinars coming up in early 2008. The first is “Getting Performance Improvement Out of Your Software Process Improvement" on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT And the second is titled “A Cost Effective Approach to Enterprise Wide Software Process Improvement" May 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Time More information and registration information can be found at http://www.itmpi.org/webinars/ Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: On the next SPaMCAST I will be airing an interview I did with Scott Ambler on scaling test driven development. Agilistas, this one is for you! Part 2 of the interview with Rob will air on show 33. Your thoughts and comments are always a welcome addition . . . | 6 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 29 - Chemuturi, Estimation, Responsibility | Show 29 begins a two part interview with Murali Chemuturi on the topic of estimation. This is not the first time the Cast has examined estimation however I think you will find that Murali’s thoughts will add your knowledge base and might even spark heated debate. Mr. Chemuturi has over thirty four years of total experience out of which about fourteen years have been spent in the field of information technology. Has worked at TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES for five and half years and at ELECTRONICS COROPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED for nineteen. Murali also worked at SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LTD., METAMOR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LTD. and Vistaar eBusinesses Pvt Ltd. His CV includes numerous publications and he is the author of an upcoming book on estimation which I will review on a future Software Measurement and Process Cast. Mr. Chemuturi can be contacted by email at murali@chemuturi.com or by phone at 91-40-27220771, 91-0-988-501-9461 and in the USA at 1- 347-394-3138. His web site can be found at http://www.effortestimator.com The essay for this cast is titled “Responsibility, Got Some?. The essay discusses the evil alter ego of committees and consensus management. The text of the essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagleyBLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events and the next . . . I have a couple of free webinars coming up in early 2008. The first is “Getting Performance Improvement Out of Your Software Process Improvement" on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT And the second is titled “A Cost Effective Approach to Enterprise Wide Software Process Improvement" May 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Time More information and registration information can be found at http://www.itmpi.org/webinars/ Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: On the next SPaMCAST I am trying something new. I am breaking up parts one and two of the interview with Murali and beginning a two part interview with Rob Donnellan of Q/P Management Group covering a wide range of measurement and process improvement topics. We will pick back up with Murali on show 32. Your thoughts and comments are always a welcome addition . . . | 23 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 28 - Ivar Jacobson, The Future, Social Media | Show 28 features Part Two of an interview with Ivar Jacobson, author, pundit and one of the creators of UML. The discussion covered topics ranging from methodologies to his new concept, practices. If process improvement and methodology are important to you, this is an important interview full of new concepts. An abridged version of Mr. Jacobson’s Wikipedia biography notes that he is a Swedish computer scientist he holds a Masters of Electrical Engineering at Chalmers Institute of Technology in Gothenburg and a Ph.D. from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. In 1967 he proposed the use of software components in the development of the new generation of software controlled telephone switches Ericsson was developing. In doing this he invented sequence diagrams, and developed collaboration diagrams. He also applied state transition diagrams to describe the message flow between the components. At Ericsson he also invented use cases as a way to specify functional software requirements. In April 1987 he quit Ericsson and started Objective Systems. A majority stake of the company was acquired by Ericsson in 1991 (you can run but . . .), and the company was renamed to Objectory AB. In October 1995 Ericsson divested Objectory to Rational Software [1] and Ivar started working with Grady Booch and James Rumbaugh to first create the UML, and later develop the Rational Unified Process. In mid 2003 Ivar formed Ivar Jacobson International (IJI) which is an umbrella company for Ivar Jacobson Consulting (IJC) which operates across 4 continents with offices in the UK, US (West and East Coast), Scandinavia, China, Korea, Singapore and Australia. In November 2005, Jacobson announced the Essential Unified Process or “EssUP" for short. EssUP is a new “Practice" centric software development process that stands on the shoulders of modern but established software development best practice. It is a fresh new start integrating successful practices sourced from the three leading process camps: the unified process camp, the agile methods camp and the process maturity camp. Each one of them contributes different capabilities: structure, agility and process improvement. Ivar has described EssUP as a "super light and agile" RUP and IJC have integrated EssUP into Microsoft Visual Studio Team System and Eclipse. Check out http://www.ivarjacobson.com and http://www.ivarblog.com/ The essay for this cast is titled “Social Media and Process Improvement." The essay discusses the impact of social media on the practice of process improvement. The text of the essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events and the next . . . I have a couple of free webinars coming up in early 2008. The first is “Getting Performance Improvement Out of Your Software Process Improvement" on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT And the second is titled “A Cost Effective Approach to Enterprise Wide Software Process Improvement" May 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Time More information and registration information can be found at http://www.itmpi.org/webinars/ Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The Software Process and Measurement Cast 29 will feature an interview with Murali Chemuturi on estimation. Murali’s take on estimation is razor sharp and will be a valuable addition to your knowledge base. Your thoughts and comments would be a welcome addition . . . | 2 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 27 - Jacobson, Practices, Futurists | Show 27 features part one of an interview with Ivar Jacobson, author, pundit and one of the creators of UML. The discussion covered topics ranging from methodologies to his new concept, practices. If process improvement and methodology are important to you, this is an important interview full of new concepts. An abridged version of Mr. Jacobson’s Wikipedia biography notes that he is a Swedish computer scientist he holds a Masters of Electrical Engineering at Chalmers Institute of Technology in Gothenburg and a Ph.D. from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. In 1967 he proposed the use of software components in the development of the new generation of software controlled telephone switches Ericsson was developing. In doing this he invented sequence diagrams, and developed collaboration diagrams. He also applied state transition diagrams to describe the message flow between the components. At Ericsson he also invented use cases as a way to specify functional software requirements. In April 1987 he quit Ericsson and started Objective Systems. A majority stake of the company was acquired by Ericsson in 1991 (you can run but . . .) , and the company was renamed to Objectory AB. In October 1995 Ericsson divested Objectory to Rational Software [1] and Ivar started working with Grady Booch and James Rumbaugh to first create the UML, and later develop the Rational Unified Process. In mid 2003 Ivar formed Ivar Jacobson International (IJI) which is an umbrella company for Ivar Jacobson Consulting (IJC) which operates across 4 continents with offices in the UK, US (West and East Coast), Scandinavia, China, Korea, Singapore and Australia. In November 2005, Jacobson announced the Essential Unified Process or “EssUP" for short. EssUP is a new “Practice" centric software development process that stands on the shoulders of modern but established software development best practice. It is a fresh new start integrating successful practices sourced from the three leading process camps: the unified process camp, the agile methods camp and the process maturity camp. Each one of them contributes different capabilities: structure, agility and process improvement. Ivar has described EssUP as a "super light and agile" RUP and IJC have integrated EssUP into Microsoft Visual Studio Team System and Eclipse. Check out http://www.ivarjacobson.com and http://www.ivarblog.com/ The essay for this cast is titled “We Are All Futurists." The essay discusses the basis for predicting the future (can you say estimation) and why some people shy away from being a futurist. The text of the essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events and the next . . . I have a couple of free webinars coming up in early 2008. The first is “Getting Performance Improvement Out of Your Software Process Improvement" on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT And the second is titled “A Cost Effective Approach to Enterprise Wide Software Process Improvement" May 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Time More information and registration information can be found at http://www.itmpi.org/webinars/ Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will be a special show. Cast 28 will feature part two of the interview with Ivar Jacobson. Your thoughts and comments would be a welcome addition . . . Technorati Profile | 10 2 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 26 - Carr, The Big Switch, Center | SPaMCAST 26 - Carr, The Big Switch, Center Show 26 features an interview with Nicolas Carr, author of “The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google" and “Does IT Matter". The discussion ranged from computing as a utility to the impact of ubiquitous computing on business and society. Mr. Carr is a former executive editor of the Harvard Business Review. He writes and speaks on technology, business, and culture. His 2004 book Does IT Matter? Information Technology and the Corrosion of Competitive Advantage, published by Harvard Business School Press, set off a worldwide debate about the role of computers in business. His new book, The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google, examines the future of computing and its implications for business and society. He also edited and wrote the introduction for The Digital Enterprise, a book of HBR writings on the Internet, and contributed to World View, Organizing Business Knowledge, and When Good People Behave Badly. Check out www.roughtype.com/ and www.bigswitchbook.com The essay for this cast is titled “The Center Will Not Hold." The essay discusses change and the life cycle of how extreme changes evolve the mainstream over time. The text of the essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events and the next . . . I have a couple of free webinars coming up in early 2008. The first is “Getting Performance Improvement Out of Your Software Process Improvement" on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT And the second is titled “A Cost Effective Approach to Enterprise Wide Software Process Improvement" May 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Time More information and registration information can be found at http://www.itmpi.org/webinars/ Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will be a special show. Cast 27 will feature a interview with Ivar Jacobson. Your thoughts and comments would be a welcome addition . . . | 27 1 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 25 Booch, Ominbus Frameworks | SPaMCAST 25 - Booch, Omnibus Framework A few hours late . . . for some reason Audacity and Vista had a wrestling match this afternoon. A couple of reinstalls later we are back in action however I think the interview and essay might be the some of the best of year one! Show 25 features an interview with Grady Booch. The interview covers topics ranging from high ceremony processes, anarchy, and organizational governance to virtual worlds. Humboldt Curve and even Moore’s Law even make appearances. Grady is recognized internationally for his innovative work on software architecture and software engineering. A renowned visionary, he has devoted his life's work to improving the effectiveness of software developers worldwide. Grady served as Chief Scientist of Rational Software Corporation since its founding in 1981 and continues to serve in that capacity within IBM. Grady is one of the original authors of the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and was also one of the original developers of several of Rational's products. Grady has served as architect and architectural mentor for numerous complex software-intensive systems around the world in just about every domain imaginable. Grady is the author of six best-selling books, including the UML Users Guide and the seminal Object-Oriented Analysis with Applications. He has published several hundred articles on software engineering, including papers published in the early '80s that originated the term and practice of object-oriented design (OOD), plus papers published in the early 2000's that originated the term and practice of collaborative development environments (CDE). At random times, the laws of physics do not apply to him. He is not dead yet. Check out www.booch.com/architecture/ Contact Grady at architecture@booch.com The essay for this cast is titled “Omnibus Frameworks, Collaboration and Social Media." The essay wrestles with balancing frameworks, collaboration and a new world order in process improvement. Humans are generally social by nature, IT personnel are no different (although the stereotype indicates differently) the new focus on social media whether in second life, Twitter or other platforms are tools that will let you break down high ceremony processes into more manageable ‘practices.’ The shift from one size fits all frameworks to highly granular practices will allow you to shift control closer to work and support usage via social media tools. The text of the essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events and the next . . . I have a couple of free webinars coming up in early 2008. The first is “Getting Performance Improvement Out of Your Software Process Improvement" on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT And the second is titled “A Cost Effective Approach to Enterprise Wide Software Process Improvement" May 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Time More information and registration information can be found at http://www.itmpi.org/webinars/ Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will be a special show. Cast 26 will be a retrospective of the past year highlighting SPaMCAST’s first year. Your thoughts and comments would be a welcome addition . . . | 13 1 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 6 - Estimation Interview with Michael Bragen | SPaMCAST SIX Estimation Interview with Michael Bragen The Software Process and Measurmeent Cast Six continues the the theme arc on estimation with a conversation with Michael Bragen of Software Productivitity Research, LLC (SPR). This is an interview where having a pencil and paper to take notes will come in handy (at least it did for me and I was there). SPR's website is www.spr.com Mr. Bragen's email address is michael.bragen@spr.com The essay in this cast is titled 'An Estimate Is Just A Number, Right?' It is way too easy to forget that an estimate carries alot of wieght even when it is given off-the-cuff. The full text version of the essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Next Cast: The next cast will be posted on Sunday April 22 (programing notes on April 15) and will feature an interview with Kenji Hiranabe in which we will talk about using Mind Maps in Agile projects. The essay I hae planned will be titled 'Whay Are Requirements So Hard To Get Right'. Your thoughts on the topic as I write the document will be appreciated (afterwards also). Currently I have four more interviews in the 'can' after Kenji with names that include Finegold, Herron, Ferdinandi and Symons. Other are being lined up! If you have a suggestion please let me know at spacastinfo@gmail.com! Events: IFPUG Spring Workshops and Functional Size Summit April 22 - 27 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada www.ifpug.org 'Counting New Medias: Blogs, WIKIs, Podcasts and Second Life' (April 24) Better Software Conference and Expo June 18 - 21 Las Vegas, Nevada www.seq.com/bscereg 'When Good Numbers Go Bad' (June 21 at 3 PM) Contact SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com | 9 1 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 24 - Edelson, Coaching, Specialization | SPaMCAST 24 - Edelson, Coaching, Specialization ** Note – Traceability paper will be out on the feed this week. ** Show 24 features an interview with Marilyn Edelson, a Principal at IT Decisions Coaching LLC. The interview covers project management, leadership, the similarities, differences and how coaching can make both better. This was a wide ranging interview with lots of tips and take “aways"! Marilyn Edelson, cofounder, is a Master Certified Coach, entrepreneur and certified Best Year Yet® program leader with over 25 years experience in behavioral management. She has has been coaching executives, managers and corporate teams for the past 10 years and was voted 'Top 10 Coach 2007' by Women's Business Boston (a division of The Boston Herald). She has a strong behavioral background and easily integrates the principals of emotional and social intelligence with the structured, measurable results oriented approach provided by the Best Year Yet® system and DiSC behavioral and values assessment tools. She teaches, mentors and trains professional coaches, and is the coaching consultant for the first National Institute of Health study on the efficacy of coaching in healthcare. She holds a Master of Science degree from Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts. Here are the links for ITDC and Marilyn! IT Decisions Coaching - www.itdecisionscoaching.com/ ITDC email: info@itdecisionscoaching.com Marilyn’s email: m.edelson@itdecisionscoaching.com The essay this week is titled “Specialization: Making It Work For You!" The essay seeks to answer the question, “when did process, documentation and certifications become the goal rather than a path for attaining project success?" This frightening question caused me to relate two seemingly different concepts during quite times of contemplation over the past few weeks. The first was the impact of hyper-specialization in the process improvement world (and by extension anywhere it is used) and the second was a need to refocus process improvement groups on helping organizations deliver project results. This could be scary stuff but solvable and solvable in a way that won’t break the bank. The text of the essay can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events and the next . . . I have a couple of free webinars coming up in early 2008. The first is “Getting Performance Improvement Out of Your Software Process Improvement" on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT And the second is titled “A Cost Effective Approach to Enterprise Wide Software Process Improvement" May 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Time More information and registration information can be found at http://www.itmpi.org/webinars/ Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast features an interview with Grady Booch chief scientist of Rational Software (now a part of IBM). We will discuss structure, design, architecture, agility and discipline amongst other things. This is another of those interviews where you will want to take notes! | 30 12 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 23 - Rothman, Project Management , Traceability | SPaMCAST 23 - Rothman, Project Management , Traceability ** I believe I am back on track since the motherboard failure. We should be back on track for delivering your favorite process improvement and measurement content every other week! ** Show 23 features an interview with Johanna Rothman. The interview is titled, “Project Management in the Post Waterfall World". While the title is a bit fanciful I would suggest that the ideas espoused are very powerful and pertinent to how work is done and managed. Johanna Rothman consults, speaks, and writes on managing high-technology product development. She assists managers, teams, and organizations to become more effective by applying her pragmatic approaches to the issues of project management, risk management, and people management. She’s helped Engineering organizations, IT organizations, and startups hire technical people, manage projects, and release successful products faster. Johanna is the author of Manage It! Your Guide to Modern, Pragmatic Project Management, the coauthor (with Esther Derby) of Behind Closed Doors, Secrets of Great Management, and the author of Hiring the Best Knowledge Workers, Techies & Nerds: The Secrets and Science of Hiring Technical People. Johanna is a host and session leader at the Amplifying Your Effectiveness (AYE) conference. The AYE site is http://www.ayeconference.com Here are the links to Joanna’s books and blogs: Manage It! Your Guide to Modern, Pragmatic Project Management: Behind Closed Doors: Secrets of Great Management: Hiring The Best Knowledge Workers, Techies & Nerds: The Secrets & Science of Hiring Technical People: Hiring Technical People blog Managing Product Development blog The essay is titled is the synopsis of “Traceability: A Radical Approach Based on User Involvement." I am excited as I have finally completed the essay and I think it adds a lot to the discussion of traceability and tailoring. I will push entire document out on the SPaMCAST feed later this week. The text of the synopsis can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events and the next . . . I have a couple of free webinars coming up in early 2008. The first is “Getting Performance Improvement Out of Your Software Process Improvement" on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT And the second is titled “A Cost Effective Approach to Enterprise Wide Software Process Improvement" May 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Time More information and registration information can be found at http://www.itmpi.org/webinars/ Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast features an interview with Marilyn Edelson of IT Decisions Coaching (ITDC). We will be discussing unlocking the door of success via coach, mentoring and goals just in time to plan the New Year | 16 12 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 22 – Levens, Configuration Management, Attention as an Asset | ** I know this show is a week late. I had a motherboard failure; I am working on a replacement. ** Show 22 features an interview with Joe Levens of Wolters Kluwer discussing Configuration Management (CM). Joe has worked in development, testing, configuration management, and process improvement roles for 24 years. He formed and led the Configuration Management group at Reuters for 8 years, which performed a unique process of integrity checking on software releases, to significantly improve product quality delivered to the customer. His group managed an average of 1000 software and document releases per year, distributed globally. Joseph is currently a Program Manager for Wolters Kluwer, where he chairs a Software Process Improvement Collaboration Forum among organizations throughout North America. The essay is titled "Attention as an Asset in Outsourcing". The text of this commentary can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. Remember that comments and feedback are welcome! There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter - www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast features an interview with Johanna Rothman titled “Project Management in the Post Waterfall World. Johanna is an author, consultant and guru if you have any interest in Project Management you will not want to miss this interview! | 25 11 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 21 - Mason, Sourcing Metrics Programs, Teams | 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 lives in Denver with her husband and 3 year old son. The essay is titled “Marine Corp Marathon 10k and Process Improvement, One Year Later . . ." The text of this commentary can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome! Remember that comments and feedback are welcome! There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events: On Tuesday November 13th I am presenting Traceability: A Proposal for a Scalable Approach, Agile To Formal at the Fourth Annual International Conference on Software Process Improvement in Orlando. Information can be found at www.icspi.com. On November 16th I will be delivering a tutorial titled “Implementing an Effective Measurement Program." Spamcast listeners should let me know if you are coming and we can schedule a meet up. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature a brilliant interview with Joe Levens of Wolters Kluwer on configuration management (CM). | 4 11 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 20 Garmus, IFPUG Function Points, Tailoring | 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 QAI. He has a BS from UCLA and an MBA from Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration. He has spoken at numerous conferences and has written many articles and several books, including: · Measuring The Software Process: A Practical Guide To Functional Measurements, Prentice Hall, 1996 · Function Point Analysis; Measurement Practices for Successful Software Projects, Addison-Wesley, 2001 · IT Measurement; Practical Advice from the Experts, Addison-Wesley, 2002 as a Contributor · “IT Metrics and Benchmarking," Cutter IT Journal, June & November 2003 issues, Guest Editor · “Identifying Your Organization’s Best Practices," CrossTalk, June 2005 · “An Introduction to Function Point Counting," Projects & Profits, ICFAI, June 2005 · “The Principles of Sizing and Estimating Projects Using IFPUG Function Points," Software Tech News, June 2006 The essay is titled “Tailoring and Worktypes." The text of this commentary can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. Remember that comments and feedback are welcome! There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events: On Tuesday November 13th I am presenting Traceability: A Proposal for a Scalable Approach, Agile To Formal at the Fourth Annual International Conference on Software Process Improvement in Orlando. Information can be found at www.icspi.com. On November 16th I will be delivering a tutorial titled “Implementing an Effective Measurement Program." Spamcast listeners should let me know if you are coming and we can schedule a meet up. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Miranda Mason of Accenture on sourcing metrics programs. Sourcing your metrics program is not a topic that gets a lot of press however the practice is becoming more common and bears examination. | 21 10 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 19 Garmus, IFPUG Function Points, Stockholm Syndrome | 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 QAI. He has a BS from UCLA and an MBA from Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration. He has spoken at numerous conferences and has written many articles and several books, including: · Measuring The Software Process: A Practical Guide To Functional Measurements, Prentice Hall, 1996 · Function Point Analysis; Measurement Practices for Successful Software Projects, Addison-Wesley, 2001 · IT Measurement; Practical Advice from the Experts, Addison-Wesley, 2002 as a Contributor · “IT Metrics and Benchmarking," Cutter IT Journal, June & November 2003 issues, Guest Editor · “Identifying Your Organization’s Best Practices," CrossTalk, June 2005 · “An Introduction to Function Point Counting," Projects & Profits, ICFAI, June 2005 · “The Principles of Sizing and Estimating Projects Using IFPUG Function Points," Software Tech News, June 2006 The essay is titled “Stockholm Syndrome and Outsourcing." The text of this commentary can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. Remember that comments and feedback are welcome! There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events: On October 11 I will be presenting a DCG / CAI Webinar titled Benchmarking Performance for the Bottom Line - October 11th, 2007, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST go to www.davidconsultingroup.com website to register. On Tuesday November 13th I am presenting Traceability: A Proposal for a Scalable Approach, Agile To Formal at the Fourth Annual International Conference on Software Process Improvement in Orlando. Information can be found at www.icspi.com. On November 16th I will be delivering a tutorial titled “Implementing an Effective Measurement Program." Spamcast listeners should let me know if you are coming and we can schedule a meet up. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature Part 1 of the interview with Dave Garmus covering IFPUG Function Points, if you are interested in functional measurement this is a must cast. | 8 10 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 18: Beck, Transparency, Life Lessons | 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 divides his time between writing, programming, and coaching. Beck is the author/co-author of Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change 2nd Edition, Contributing to Eclipse, Test-Driven Development: By Example, Planning Extreme Programming, The Smalltalk Best Practice Patterns, and the JUnit Pocket Guide. He received his B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Oregon. The Three Rivers Institute can be found at www.threeriversinstitute.org/ The essay in this cast is three mini-segments of a new thread titled “Life Lessons in Measurement and Process Improvement." The text of this commentary can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. Remember that comments and feedback are welcome! There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events: On October 11 I will be presenting a DCG / CAI Webinar titled Benchmarking Performance for the Bottom Line - October 11th, 2007, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST go to www.davidconsultingroup.com website to register. On Tuesday November 13th I am presenting Traceability: A Proposal for a Scalable Approach, Agile To Formal at the Fourth Annual International Conference on Software Process Improvement in Orlando. Information can be found at www.icspi.com. On November 16th I will be delivering a tutorial titled “Implementing an Effective Measurement Program." Spamcast listeners should let me know if you are coming and we can schedule a meet up. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview Dave Garmus covering IFPUG Function Points, if you are interested in functional measurement this is a must cast. | 23 9 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 17: Radford, Measurement Data Trap | Software Process and Measurement Show 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 1255 Email: info@charismatek.com http://www.charismatek.com The essay titledfor this cast is titled ““You Get What You Look For, So Look," discusses the common measurement short coming of stock piling data before reporting or using it. The text of this commentary can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. Remember that comments and feedback are welcome! There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events: In September, I will be presenting ‘Life on the Edge: Counting Weird Things on the Web’ on Thursday September 13th at 11:20 at the International Software Measurement and Analysis Conference in Las Vegas. The conference and workshops run from Sunday September 9 through the 14th. Details are available at http://www.ifpug.org/educational/workshopagenda2007.htm Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast features a wonderful interview with Kent Beck in which we discussed transparency. If you are interested in the cutting edge of software development from a humanistic point of view you will need to be here in two weeks. | 9 9 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Special Edition: An open letter to IFPUG members: Board of Directors Election | 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 it." Four of the eight candidates took me up on the offer. I have packaged their answers on this special edition of SPaMCAST. Note, I did no editing on these responses. Also the fact that they’re appearing on SPaMCAST is not a recommendation by me or IFPUG. It is merely a public service for the membership. If you are interested in listening to the podcast you can subscribe via ITunes, other podcatchers or go to www.spamcast.net for streaming. Commentary: As in IFPUG member you have a deep interest in how IFPUG governed. Board members have a significant hand in whether new ideas are embraced or the status quo maintained, whether offerings are expanded or maintained. Your vote for the members of the IFPUG Board of Directors is an important tool for you to make your voice heard. If you’re voting member in good standing (one good indication is whether you paid your dues) you should have recently received a ballot in the mail or an e-mail with instructions on how to vote if you have not received one or both please: Validate you are a voting member. Remember that corporate members have the specific people identified as voting members. After validating your voting member make sure you paid your dues for the 2007 – 2008 year. If you still think you are should have received a ballot contact the office at IFPUG@IFPUG.org and please copy me at tcagley2@oh.rr.com Voting is an important obligation of membership. Voting is part of the theme of involvement I will be stressing when I become president later this year. Begin your involvement with IFPUG by voting. Note this entry will be posted at www.IFPUGpresident.wordpress.com. I will be update this blog periodically during my presidency. I’m looking to serving you on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in software process or measurement the Software Process and Measurement Cast is a great opportunity for you to listen to such a people in as Kent Beck, Capers Jones, Will McKnight, Mary Poppendieck Dave Garmus, Scott Goldfarb and many others. Please subscribe via I Tunes or directly at www.spamcast.net | 3 9 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 16: Poppendieck, Lean, Systemic Thinking | Software Process and Measurement Show 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, was published in 2003 and won the Software Development Productivity Award in 2004. A sequel, Implementing Lean Software Development: From Concept to Cash, was published in 2006. Mary’s contact data is: Phone: 952-934-7998 Email: mary@poppendieck. http://www.poppendieck.com/ The essay on this instatllment of the Software Process and Measurement Cast is a titled “A Pattern of Failure, A Pattern of Change.�? The essay is a commentary on the lack of systemic thinking we sometimes see in process improvement programs The text of this commentary can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. Remember that comments and feedback are welcome! There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1.206.888.6111 Twitter www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events: In September, I will be presenting ‘Life on the Edge: Counting Weird Things on the Web’ on Thursday September 13th at 11:20 at the International Software Measurement and Analysis Conference in Las Vegas. The conference and workshops run from Sunday September 9 through the 14th. Details are available at http://www.ifpug.org/educational/workshopagenda2007.htm Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Paul Radford of Charismatek Software Metrics, if you are interested in software process and measurement this is a must cast. Co | 26 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 15: Goldfarb, Benchmarking, Rosenblatt | 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 the book “Metrics and Models in Software Quality Engineering�? by Stephen H Kan for the essay. The text of this commentary can be found at my blog, www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Remember that comments and feedback are welcome! There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com Future Events: On August 23 I will present a DCG / CAI Webinar: titled Measure Twice, Implement Once at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT . See http://www.davidconsultinggroup.com/news/calendar.aspx for details. In September, I will be presenting ‘Life on the Edge: Counting Weird Things on the Web’ on Thursday September 13th at 11:20 at the International Software Measurement and Analysis Conference in Las Vegas. The conference and workshops run from Sunday September 9 through the 14th. Details are available at http://www.ifpug.org/educational/workshopagenda2007.htm Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature an interview with Mary Poppendieck on Lean, if you are interested in software process efficiency this is a must cast. Co | 12 8 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 14: Parthasarathy, Estimation, Book Review | Software Process and Measurement Show 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 Partha@infosys.com. The essay for this cast is a review of Partha’s book “Practical Software Estimation". If you skip the review (really bad choice) just remember this is book is one to buy and use. The text of this commentary can be found at my personal blog, www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Remember that comments and feedback are welcome! There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com It is my intent to share all emails and voice messages! Future Events: On August 23 I will present a DCG / CAI Webinar: titled Measure Twice, Implement Once at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT . See http://www.davidconsultinggroup.com/news/calendar.aspx for details. In September, I will be presenting ‘Life on the Edge: Counting Weird Things on the Web’ on Thursday September 13th at 11:20 at the International Software Measurement and Analysis Conference in Las Vegas. The conference and workshops run from Sunday September 9 through the 14th. Details are available at http://www.ifpug.org/educational/workshopagenda2007.htm News from Friends of SPaMCAST I got a note from Kenji Hiranabe, I interviewed Kenji in SPaMCAST 7. We discussed agile and mind maps. He provided an update on some of the things he is up to – 1. Ruby and Agile combination rant. I have a chance to talk with Matz, the father of Ruby. We talk about Ruby and Agile and video taped and added English subtitles. http://www.infoq.com/news/2007/06/ruby-x-agile 2. Sustainable Software Development, book review mind map. Great book. I made a fancy mind map of the concept. The two can be found in my English blog. http://jude-users.com/en/modules/weblog/index.php?user_id=5 Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast features an interview with Scott Goldfarb on benchmarks. This interview included tons information for people interested in software metrics. | 29 7 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 13: Gack, Lean Six Sigma, Outsourcing | Software Process and Measurement Show 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 for which he is an authorized instructor, and he holds the ITIL Foundation Certification. He has more than 40 years of diverse experience in the software and IT industry, including more than 20 years focused on process improvement. Gary can be reach by email at ggack@Process-Fusion.net or by phone at (904) 579-1894. The essay for this cast is titled, “Achieving Balance in Outsourcing Governance."" The text of this commentary can be found at my personal blog, www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Remember that comments and feedback are welcome! There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley It is my intent to share all emails and voice messages! Future Events: On August 23 I will present a DCG / CAI Webinar: titled Measure Twice, Implement Once at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT . See http://www.davidconsultinggroup.com/news/calendar.aspx for details. In September, I will be presenting ‘Life on the Edge: Counting Weird Things on the Web’ on Thursday September 13th at 11:20 at the International Software Measurement and Analysis Conference in Las Vegas. The conference and workshops run from Sunday September 9 througth the 14th. Details are available at http://www.ifpug.org/educational/workshopagenda2007.htm Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast features an interview with M.A. Parthasarathy, Mr. Parthasarathy is the author of Practical Software Estimation which was recently published by Addison Wesley. It is interviews like this that remind of why I started SPaMCAST. I enjoyed the discussion and you will get a ton out of it. | 15 7 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 12: Symons, COSMIC-FFP, Requirements | 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 http://www.gelog.etsmtl.ca/cosmic-ffp/index.html. The essay for this cast is titled, Why Are Requirements So Hard to Get Right, Process. This is Part Two of the essay cycle on requirements. The text of this commentary can be found at my personal blog, www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Remember that comments and feedback are welcome! There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley It is my intent to share all emails and voice messages! Future Events: In September, I will be presenting Counting Weird Things on the Web at the International Software Measurement and Analysis Conference in Las Vegas. The conference and workshops run from Sunday September 9 through the 14th. Other Notes: Past Shows Included interviews with (current to oldest): * Charles Symons on COSMIC-FFP * David Herron - "Thoughts of a SPI Warrior" * Patricia Ferdinandi discussing Requirements, * Kenji Hiranabe on Mind Mapping, * Michael Bragen on Parametric Estimation, * Ian Brown on the Basics of Estimation, * Stasia Iwanicki covering Six Sigma and the CMMI, * Capers Jones expounding on the Future of Measurement, and * Will McKnight on PPQA. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast (six month anniversary) will feature an interview with Gary Gaack on Lean Six Sigma. | 1 7 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 11: Symons, COSMIC-FFP, Inca Trail | 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 http://www.cosmicon.com/advantagecs.asp and http://www.gelog.etsmtl.ca/cosmic-ffp/index.html. "Inca Trail and Process Improvement: A Ritual Purification". The text of this commentary can be found at my personal blog, www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Remember that comments and feedback are welcome! There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111It is my intent to share all emails and voice messages! Future Events: On June 21 at 3 PM I will be presenting "When Good Numbers Go Bad" at Better Software 2007 in Los Vegas. The conference and workshops run from Monday June 18 though Thursday June 21 at the Venetian in Las Vegas. Information is available at http://www.sqe.com/bettersoftwareconf/. If you are attending let me know and we can schedule a get together. News on the Second Annual International Software Measurement and Analysis Conference on the next cast! Other Notes Ian Brown's article Controlling Software Acquisition Costs With Function Points and Estimation Tool in the May 2007 Crosstalk can be found at http://www.stsc.hill.af.mil/CrossTalk/2007/05/0705Brown.html Also Caper's Jones Estimating Software Costs Second Edition has hit the book stores! Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature the conclusion of the interview with Charles Symons discussing COSMIC Full Function Points. | 17 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST TEN: Herron, SPI Advice, Seven Deadly Sins - Sloth | 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 (www.davidconsultinggroup.com) or Ontrack Coaching and Consulting(http://www.ontrackcoaching.com/) The essay for this cast is titled, The Seven Deadly Sins of Metrics Programs? We pick up with the sin of sloth. Remember that comments and feedback are welcome! There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111It is my intent to share all emails and voice messages! Future Events: On June 21 at 3 PM I will be presenting "When Good Numbers Go Bad" at Better Software 2007 in Los Vegas. The conference and workshops run from Monday June 18 though Thursday June 21 at the Venetian in Las Vegas. Information is available at http://www.sqe.com/bettersoftwareconf/ If you are attending let me know. Other Notes Ian Brown's article Controlling Software Acquisition Costs With Fnciton Points and Estimation Tool in the May 2007 Crosstalk can be found at http://www.stsc.hill.af.mil/CrossTalk/2007/05/0705Brown.html Also Caper's Jones Estimating Software Costs Second Edition has hit the book stores! Review soon. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast features an interview with Charles Symons discussing COSMIC Full Function Points. | 3 6 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 9: Ferdinandi, Requirements, Seven Deadly Sins | 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 to rule them all. Remember that comments and feedback are welcome! There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 It is my intent to share all emails and voice messages! Future Events: On June 21 at 3 PM I will be presenting "When Good Numbers Go Bad" at Better Software 2007 in Las Vegas. The conference and workshops run from Monday June 18 though Thursday June 21 at the Venetian in Las Vegas. Information is available at http://tinyurl.com/d9fau If you are attending let me know. Other Notes: Ian Brown's article Controlling Software Acquisition Costs With Fnciton Points and Estimation Tool in the May 2007 Crosstalk can be found at http://tinyurl.com/86wxf3 Also Caper's Jones Estimating Software Costs Second Edition has hit the book stores! Review soon. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast features an interview with David Herron discussing executive coaching. David is the founder of the David Consulting Group, author, presenter and runner. | 20 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSPaMCAST 8 - Build Management, Stephen Finegold, Involvement | 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 past 15 years, Steve has managed software development in the government, non-profit and the commercial sectors. Stephen Finegold is a Project Management Professional and a Microsoft Certified Professional. The essay for this cast is titled, Involvement: Whose Industry Is It Anyway? The essay throws down the gauntlet on the obligation to get involved in the industry you involved in. Involvement and content creation is CRITICAL to the intellectual vitality of the world around you! Remember that comments and feedback are welcome! There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111It is my intent to share all emails and voice messages! Future Events: On June 21 at 3 PM I will be presenting "When Good Numbers Go Bad" at Better Software 2007 in Las Vegas. The conference and workshops run from Monday June 18 though Thursday June 21 at the Venetian in Las Vegas. Information is available at http://tinyurl.com/d9fau. If you are attending let me know. Other Notes: Ian Brown's article Controlling Software Acquisition Costs With Fnciton Points and Estimation Tool in the May 2007 Crosstalk can be found at http://tinyurl.com/86wxf3 Also Caper's Jones Estimating Software Costs Second Edition has hit the book stores! Review soon. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast features a great interview with Patricia Ferdinandi author of A Requirements Pattern: Succeeding in the Internet Economy. The interview will cover the topic of build management. The essay will be on the first of the deadly sins of metrics. | 6 5 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST Seven! Mind Mapping, Interview with Kenji Hiranabe, Requriements Essay | 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 Japanese software development consultant and book translator of Extreme Programming Installed, Lean Software Development, Agile Project Management, and other Agile books. He's also an author of JUDE, a UML and MindMap editor software and TRICHORD, an agile project management tool. You can read his blog at http://jude-users.com/en/modules/weblog/index.php?user_id=5.He specializes in agile development, object-oriented software construction and project facilitation. The essay for this cast is titled, Why are requirements so hard to get right? Part 1. The essay focuses on the people factors affecting the requirements process. The people factors typically are the most volatile and a seemingly least controllable of the people, process and environment variables within the requirements process. Process, and environment will be discussed in subsequent essays. Remember that comments and feedback are welcome! There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . . . Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111It is my intent to share all emails and voice messages! Future Events: On June 21 at 3 PM I will be presenting "When Good Numbers Go Bad" at Better Software 2007 in Los Vegas. The conference and workshops run from Monday June 18 though Thursday June 21 at the Venetian in Las Vegas. Information is available at http://www.sqe.com/bettersoftwareconf/ If you are attending let me know. Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast features an important interview with Stephen Finegold of SFT Consulting, LLC. The interview will cover the topic of build management. The essay will be on the first of the deadly sins of metrics. | 22 4 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 5: An Interview with Ian Brown on Estimation or 'A Fool With A Tool . . .' | 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 efficiency and effectiveness. If you have an idea for a guest essay contact Tom Cagley at spamcastinfo@gmail.com, the Software Process and Measurement Cast welcomes guest essays! Finally this cast includes comments on Putts Law. Putts Law states that - those that understand do not manage and those that manage do not understand. I am worried about the thought of using project managers wholesale without technical competency. Does this casue a competency inversion? What are the attributes of a perfect project manager? Send your comment to spamcastinfo@gmail.com. Next Cast: The next cast continues the estimation theme arc on estimation with an interview with Michael Bragen of Software Productivity Research, LLC. The essay for the cast is tentatively titled, An Estimate is Just A Number, Right? | 24 3 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST 4: CMMI® and Six Sigma: Friends, Foes or Mud Wrestling Partners? | SPaMCAST Four features an interview with Stasia Iwanicki of the David Consulting Group (www.davidconsultinggroup.com). Stasia can be reach at s.iwanicki@davidconsultinggroup.com. 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 believe the topic foreshadows its own mud wrestle in the future. Thoughts? The essay in this cast is titled 'Models, Models Everywhere . . .' The essay challenges you to clearly understand why you are using any model and to evaluate the value. Implementing a model for the sake of model is a loosing proposition. The essay leaves you with the question, 'models, models, everywhere . . . a powerful tool or a straight jacket?' Which is it for you? Next Cast: SPaMCAST Five will be released on March 25th and will feature an interview with Ian Brown of Booz Allen Hamilton. The interview will focus on the conundrum we call estimation. This cast will be the first in an arc of discussion on the topic of estimation. Future Events In April I will be presenting and teaching a workshop at the IFPUG Spring Workshops and Functional Sizing Summit (www.ifpug.org). The workshop titled Counting New Medias: Blogs, WIKIs, Podcasts and Second Life will be a truly hands class wrestling with sizing media and the tools used to create it. The IFPUG Spring Workshops and Functional Sizing Summit will be held Sunday, April 22 until Thursday, April 26, 2007 at the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. Information is available at www.ifpug.org. If you are attending let me know and will see about a friends of SPaMCAST gathering. On June 21 at 3 PM I will be presenting When Good Numbers Go Bad at Better Software 2007 in Las Vegas. The conference and workshops run from Monday June 18 though Thursday June 21 at the Venetian in Las Vegas. Information is available at http://www.sqe.com/bettersoftwareconf/ If you are attending let me know. Finally remember that Will McKnight will be speaking at SEPG this year March 26 through 29 in Austin. Information is available at www.sei.cmu.edu/sepg/2007/ Comments, Rants and Raves? Your comments, questions and rants are appreciated and will help to facilitate a dialog and build the community. Let me know the topics you would like have covered and people you would like interviewed. Get involved! Contact SPAMCast at SPAMcastinfo@gmail.com | 11 3 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPaMCAST Show Three - Interview Interview with Capers Jones | The Software Process and Measurement CAST features a wide ranging interview with Capers Jones, founder and Chief Scientist of Software Productivity Research (www.spr.com). 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 Destruction? The article explores proliferation in depth (measuring the same thing many ways) and breadth (measuring everything). Next Cast The Next SPaMCAST will be posted on March 11. The cast will feature an exciting interview with Stasia Iwanicki. The interview is titled 'Six Sigma and CMMI: Friends, Foes or Mud Wrestling Partners'. Future Events In April I will be presenting and teaching a workshop at the IFPUG Spring Workshops and Functional Sizing Summit (www.ifpug.org). The workshop titled Counting New Medias: Blogs, WIKIs, Podcasts and Second Life will be a truly hands class wrestling with sizing media and the tools used to create it. The IFPUG Spring Workshops and Functional Sizing Summit will be held Sunday, April 22 until Thursday, April 26, 2007 at the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. Information is available at www.ifpug.org. If you are attending let me know and will see about a friends of SPaMCAST gathering. On June 21 at 3 PM I will be presenting When Good Numbers Go Bad at Better Software 2007 in Los Vegas. The conference and workshops run from Monday June 18 though Thursday June 21 at the Venetian in Las Vegas. Information is available at http://www.sqe.com/bettersoftwareconf/ If you are attending let me know. Finally remember that Will McKnight will be speaking at SEPG this year March 26 through 29 in Austin. Information is available at www.sei.cmu.edu/sepg/2007/ Comments, Rants and Raves? Your comments, questions and rants are appreciated and will help to facilitate a dialog and build the community. Let me know the topics you would like have covered and people you would like interviewed. Get involved! Contact SPAMCast at SPAMcastinfo@gmail.com | 25 2 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SPAMCAST 2 - Will Mcknight PPQA Interview Conculsion | 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 www.nextlevelconsultants.com. He has provided a link on the home page: Click Here for SEPG 2007 PPQA Material The direct link is : http://www.nextlevelconsultants.com/ppqa-sepg-assets.htm 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. Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed (2005). The ideas in the book concern the anthropology of societies however they are equally relevant to why process improvement programs succeed or fail. Two of the ideas Dr. Diamond put forth on why societies collapse that are instantly germane to SPI programs. Full text can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. SPaMCAST Show Three will feature an interview with Capers Jones and will be post on February 25. Comments or suggestions for SPaMCAST can be sent to spamcastinfo@gmail.com. | 11 2 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanShow One - PPQA Interview With Will McKnight | Process and Product Qualtiy Assurance is a critcal process area within the CMMI. It is the leading economic indicator of success when assessing whether process change will be successful. Successful implementation requires that you understand your orgnaizations culture. Show One features an interview with Will McKnight (pictured) of Next Level Consultants. Next Level Consultants can be found at: www.nextlevelconsultants.com You can contact Mr. McKnight at info@nextlevelconsultants.com Comments on the podcast and SPaMcast can be emailed to spamcastinfo@gmail.com. Rough versions of the essay and other working articles can be found at tcagley@wordpress.com My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-66dd681d07991ed3b86a108fd6b15024} | 28 1 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Show Zero Is Ready | Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast, SPaMCAST, Show ZERO! Show Zero is being releasing to activate the RSS feeds, iron out the bugs, teach the podcaster the software and to prime your expectations. The cast will typically follow a format that begins with a commentary or essay followed by an interview and listener comments. The interviews will address the wide range of software process improvement or measurement topics. The list of topics and interviews that are currently scheduled include: Process and Product Quality Assurance Estimation Software measurement Function Points Other Functional Metrics Outsourcing the Measurement Process Overall the cast is intended to last approximately 20 – 30 minutes and to be produced every two weeks. Tom Cagley spamcastinfo@gmail.com | 17 1 07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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