Software Process and Measurement Cast

Thomas M. Cagley Jr

SPaMCAST explores the varied world of software process improvement and measurement. The cast covers topics that deal with the challenges found in information technology organizations as they grow and evolve.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    🔐AI, the Future of Work, and Cybersecurity, A Conversation with Ephraim Ebstein, SPaMCAST 878

    AI, the Future of Work, and Cybersecurity Are Intertwined! Why it matters: Business processes are being transformed, yielding opportunities and RISKS - leaders should be aware. Bio: Ephraim Ebstein is the CEO and Co-founder of FIT Solutions, LLC. Ephraim is not just another cybersecurity guy-he's a $30M entrepreneur who built two national companies from the ground up, and now helps business leaders turn tech headaches into growth engines. .IG: @kingspear @fitsolutionsllc Ephraim Ebstein | LinkedIn https://fitsolutions.biz/ Web Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finishing Nothing One big thing: Poor work entry means delivering less. Why it matters: Work Intake controls what a team works on and when they work on it. Overloaded teams deliver less value. Poor prioritization leads to delivering the wrong work. Chaotic work intake costs organizations money and time. Zoom in: Mastering Work Intake by Jeremy Willets and Tom Cagley provides the reader with ideas, principles, actionable advice, worksheets, and examples to deliver more value. Buy a copy! JRoss Publishing: https://bit.ly/474ul6G Amazon: https://amzn.to/4236013 Process Debt Swamp Platform Teams! Over-abstraction slows teams by INCREASING complexity. Why this matters: Profitability is HIGHLY related to productivity. SPaMCAST 879 will be posted in two weeks. If you would like to participate in the panel discussions, email me at spamcastinfo@gmail.com.

    42 min

  2. 26 OCT

    Jetsons and Pinocchio - Work Life Balance, SPaMCAST 877

    Many firms are bringing everyone back to the office and demanding longer hours. They are conflating effort and productivity. Why this matters: Increasing productivity is NECESSARY for profitability and growth. Our panel flows with: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Daniel Doiron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldoiron/ Jeremy Willets - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremywillets/ Brad Bittorf- https://www.linkedin.com/in/bittorfbradley/ Me - www.tomcagley.com Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finishing Nothing One big thing: Poor work entry means delivering less. Why it matters: Work Intake controls what a team works on and when they work on it. Overloaded teams deliver less value. Poor prioritization leads to delivering the wrong work. Chaotic work intake costs organizations money and time. Zoom in: Mastering Work Intake by Jeremy Willets and Tom Cagley provides the reader with ideas, principles, actionable advice, worksheets, and examples to deliver more value. Buy a copy! JRoss Publishing: https://bit.ly/474ul6G Amazon: https://amzn.to/4236013 Involving Others in Personal Change Can Cause Problems. Involving others when changing a team or organization is unassailable. The same isn't true when changing yourself. Why this matters: Understanding boundaries and what you control is important for owning your own productivity. The SPaMCAST 878 will post in two weeks. If you would like to participate in the panel discussions, email me at spamcastinfo@gmail.com.

    39 min

  3. 28 SEPT

    The Theory Of Constraints: A Real-World Tool

    The Theory Of Constraints: A Real-World Tool Constraints and friction generate interest in process improvement. Why this matters: The lack of friction leads to overuse which is the tragedy of the commons. Our panel flows with: Jeremy Berriault -   Daniel Doiron -    Me -   Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finishing Nothing One big thing: Poor work entry means delivering less.  Why it matters: Work Intake controls what a team works on and when they work on it. Overloaded teams deliver less value. Poor prioritization leads to delivering the wrong work. Chaotic work intake costs organizations money and time. Zoom in: Mastering Work Intake by Jeremy Willets and Tom Cagley provides the reader with ideas, principles, actionable advice, worksheets, and examples to deliver more value.  Buy a copy! JRoss Publishing: Amazon: Work-Life Balance IS DEAD Many firms are bringing everyone back to the office and demanding longer hours. They are conflating effort and productivity. Why this matters: Increasing productivity is NECESSARY for profitability and growth. The SPaMCAST 877 will post in two weeks. If you would like to participate in the panel discussions, email me at spamcastinfo@gmail.com.

    41 min

  4. 14 SEPT

    No Dead Careers Here

    Impressions are NOT facts - No Matter What Your Gut Tells You! Stoic philosophy holds that impressions are not facts and must be tested. Why this matters: It is very easy to jump to conclusions. In some cases, this is harmless, while in others it leads to disaster. The question the panel faces is whether EVERY impression needs to be examined or is there a continuum. Our panel flows with: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Jeremy Willets - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremywillets/ Jon M Quigley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmquigley/ Daniel Doiron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldoiron/ Me - www.tomcagley.com Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finishing Nothing One big thing: Poor work entry means delivering less. Why it matters: Work Intake controls what a team works on and when they work on it. Overloaded teams deliver less value. Poor prioritization leads to delivering the wrong work. Chaotic work intake costs organizations money and time. Zoom in: Mastering Work Intake by Jeremy Willets and Tom Cagley provides the reader with ideas, principles, actionable advice, worksheets, and examples to deliver more value. Buy a copy! JRoss Publishing: https://bit.ly/474ul6G Amazon: https://amzn.to/4236013 Constraints and Friction Are Our Friends Constraints and fiction are required to generate interest in process improvement. Why this matters: The lack of friction leads to overuse - the tragedy of the commons. The SPaMCAST 876 will post on September 28th. If you would like to participate in the panel discussions, email me at spamcastinfo@gmail.com.

    33 min
  5. Dichotomy of Control, Stick with STIC, A Panel Discussion

    31 AUG

    Dichotomy of Control, Stick with STIC, A Panel Discussion

    We only have control over ourselves! The dichotomy of control. Why it matters: We have direct control over our thoughts, judgments, and actions, but external events, other people's opinions, and the outcomes of our actions are not directly within our control. When discussing problem statements, Jeremy Berriault stated, "stick with STIC." The alliteration was great! Our panel flows with: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Jeremy Willets - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremywillets/ Brad Bittorf- https://www.linkedin.com/in/bittorfbradley/ Me - www.tomcagley.com Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finishing Nothing One big thing: Poor work entry means delivering less. Why it matters: Work Intake controls what a team works on and when they work on it. Overloaded teams deliver less value. Poor prioritization leads to delivering the wrong work. Chaotic work intake costs organizations money and time. Zoom in: Mastering Work Intake by Jeremy Willets and Tom Cagley provides the reader with ideas, principles, actionable advice, worksheets, and examples to deliver more value. Buy a copy! JRoss Publishing: https://bit.ly/474ul6G Amazon: https://amzn.to/4236013 Impressions are NOT facts. — The next SPaMCAST Stoic philosophy holds that impressions are not facts and must be tested. Why this matters: It is very easy to jump to conclusions. In some cases, this is harmless, while in others it leads to disaster. The SPaMCAST 875 will post on October 14th. If you would like to participate in the panel discussions, email me at spamcastinfo@gmail.com.

    35 min

  6. 17 AUG

    Dry riverbeds or flash floods - flow matters!

    Dry riverbeds or flash floods - flow matters! Why it matters: Understanding how value is created and moves through an organization is critical. The problem is that the concept is complicated. Freddie Clark stated, "measuring flow is a two-dimensional measure of a three-dimensional problem." Our panel flows with: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Freddie Clark - https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddie-clark/ Brad Bittorf- https://www.linkedin.com/in/bittorfbradley/ Me - www.tomcagley.com Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finishing Nothing One big thing: Poor work entry means delivering less. Why it matters: Work Intake controls what a team works on and when they work on it. Overloaded teams deliver less value. Poor prioritization leads to delivering the wrong work. Chaotic work intake costs organizations money and time. Zoom in: Mastering Work Intake by Jeremy Willets and Tom Cagley provides the reader with ideas, principles, actionable advice, worksheets, and examples to deliver more value. Buy a copy! JRoss Publishing: https://bit.ly/474ul6G Amazon: https://amzn.to/4236013 There are things you can control and things you can't. — The next SPaMCAST Epictetus described this idea as the dichotomy of control. Why this matters: We have direct control over our thoughts, judgments, and actions, but external events, other people's opinions, and the outcomes of our actions are not directly within our control. The SPaMCAST 874 will be posted on August 31st. If you would like to participate in the panel discussions, email me at spamcastinfo@gmail.com.

    29 min

  7. 4 AUG

    Nerd Joy, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 872

    The work has to get done, be miserable, or find JOY in it – it's your choice. Why it matters: It is hard to motivate yourself and your team if you do not find joy in the work you do day in and day out. Our panel finds a joyful path: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Jon M Quigley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmquigley/ Brad Bittorf- https://www.linkedin.com/in/bittorfbradley/ Me - www.tomcagley.com Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finishing Nothing One big thing: Poor work entry means delivering less. Why it matters: Work Intake controls what a team works on and when they work on it. Overloaded teams deliver less value. Poor prioritization leads to delivering the wrong work. Chaotic work intake costs organizations money and time. Zoom in: Mastering Work Intake by Jeremy Willets and Tom Cagley provides the reader with ideas, principles, actionable advice, worksheets, and examples to deliver more value. Buy a copy! JRoss Publishing: https://bit.ly/474ul6G Amazon: https://amzn.to/4236013 Dry riverbeds or flash floods - flow matters! — The next SPaMCAST Flow measures what gets delivered. Why this matters: Flow just doesn't happen. You and your organization shape how work moves through the organization. Flow measures efficiency and influences satisfaction. The SPaMCAST 873 will be posted on August 17th. If you would like to participate in the panel discussions, email me at spamcastinfo@gmail.com.

    37 min

  8. 20 JUL

    When Management Won't Buy In, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 871

    Pushing cooked spaghetti uphill…is exhausting. Why it matters: It is hard to make change happen if leaders provide lip service to the cause. It is impossible if they actively oppose change. So what are you going to do? Panelists include: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Jeremy Willets - https://www.jeremywillets.com/ Jon M Quigley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmquigley/ Brad Bittorf- https://www.linkedin.com/in/bittorfbradley/ Me - www.tomcagley.com Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finishing Nothing One big thing: Poor work entry means delivering less. Why it matters: Work Intake controls what a team works on and when they work on it. Overloaded teams deliver less value. Poor prioritization leads to delivering the wrong work. Chaotic work intake costs organizations money and time. Zoom in: Mastering Work Intake by Jeremy Willets and Tom Cagley provides the reader with ideas, principles, actionable advice, worksheets, and examples to deliver more value. Buy a copy! JRoss Publishing: https://bit.ly/474ul6G Amazon: https://amzn.to/4236013 Find joy in your daily activities! The next SPaMCAST Finding approaches to find joy in the little things at work is more than just a slogan; Why this matters: How much time do you spend at work? Joy is the path to higher quality and productivity. The SPaMCAST 872 will be posted on August 3rd. If you want to participate in the panel discussions, email me at spamcastinfo@gmail.com.

    37 min
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