Software Process and Measurement Cast

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.

  1. Dichotomy of Control, Stick with STIC, A Panel Discussion

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    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 -   Jeremy Willets -   -    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: 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

  2. AUG 17

    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 -   Freddie Clark - https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddie-clark/ -    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: 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

  3. AUG 4

    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 -   Jon M Quigley -   -    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: 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

  4. JUL 20

    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 -   -   Jon M Quigley -   -    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: 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

  5. JUL 6

    Habits are the death of process improvement

    Habits, doing work without thinking, are the death of process improvement.  Why it matters: When your brain goes on autopilot, it is easy to miss subtle changes and problems in product flow.  Is it ever ok to stop thinking? Panelists include: Jeremy Berriault -   -   Jon M Quigley -   Freddie Clark -    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: Fix Your Organization's Operating System FIRST: The next SPaMCAST  Fix your organization BEFORE you try to fix teams. Why this matters: People work in the system that management created The SPaMCAST 871  will be posted on July 20th. For the summer of 2025, we will drop bi-weekly and focus on panel discussions. If you want to participate, email me at spamcastinfo@gmail.com.

    39 min

  6. JUN 22

    AI - The Death Of Specialization? A Panel Discussion

    And we are back!  The SPaMCAST 869 features a conversation on whether AI means the death of the specialist.  Why it matters: AI tools and agents are becoming a core feature in the workplace of nearly all forward-facing organizations.  To keep up, employees need to see the future and take action. Panelists include: Jeremy Beeriault -   -   -   SusanParente -   Me -   Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Overwhelmed? Find your focus. Readers praise "Mastering Work Intake" for its practical, actionable advice. Learn to prioritize effectively and eliminate bottlenecks. Real results, real change. Discover the system that simplifies complex projects. Order your copy today! Links to buy a copy… JRoss Publishing: Amazon: Interested in continuing the conversation on work intake with peers in a safe space?  Join the Mastering Work Intake Community on LinkedIn   Habits or Rituals: The next SPaMCAST  Have your daily events become habits with all the conscious thought you’d give to scratching your…ear?    Why this matters: If true, the value and joy from these events have probably gone the way of your conscious thought. THAT IS A BAD THING!   Teams that get no value from retrospectives just go through the motions and then quit. This is true for ANY repeated event. The SPaMCAST 870  will be posted on July 6th. For the summer of 2025, we will drop bi-weekly and focus on panel discussions. If you want to participate, email me at spamcastinfo@gmail.com.

    31 min

  7. JUN 15

    Spamcast Spring Rewind 8 - Annual Panel Discussion 2024

    The Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew is on vacation. Until then, we are revisiting some fabulous panel discussions we have had during the last 19 years. We will be back on June 21st.  Poor work intake equals out-of-control.  Being out of control leads to stress and poor quality.  Mastering Work Intake is the path to bringing order out of chaos. Buy a copy today!  JRoss Publishing or Amazon. JRoss Publishing: Amazon:   Original Show Notes: Another year has flown by, and 2025 is near.  The SPaMCAST 844 features our year-end panel discussion. This year, Jeremy Willets, Jeremy Berriault, Susan Parente, Jon M Quigley, and I discussed AI, Agile, mixing methods, and tried to forecast what comes next. This episode is a cornucopia of opinions and frivolity. Websites: Jeremy Berriault: https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Susan Parente: http://www.s3-tec.com/ Jon M Quigley: https://valuetransform.com/ Jeremy Willets: https://www.jeremywillets.com/

    53 min
  8. SPaMCAST Annual Panel, Fun and Frivolity

    JUN 8

    SPaMCAST Annual Panel, Fun and Frivolity

    The Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew is on vacation. Until then, we are revisiting some fabulous panel discussions we have had during the last 19 years. We will be back on June 21st.   Poor work intake equals out-of-control.  Being out of control leads to stress and poor quality.  Mastering Work Intake is the path to bringing order out of chaos. Buy a copy today!  JRoss Publishing or Amazon. JRoss Publishing: Amazon:   Original Show Notes: SPaMCAST 788 is our annual SPaMCAST panel featuring most of the podcast regulars, including:  Jeremy Berriault, Keis Kostaqi, Jon M. Quigley,  Jeremy Willets, and Tom Cagley appears in the ringmaster role.  Tony Timbol and Susan Parente, regular contributors, were unable to join, and we missed them (this time of year is busy). Maybe I should do the annual panel in February, no one is busy in the colder parts of February.  During this year's panel, we discussed using AIs in coaching, working in the office, Jon’s tent, and 2024.

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