Software Process and Measurement Cast

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 252 The Software Process and Measurement Cast 252 features my intreview Jo Ann Sweeney, Jo Ann and I discussed the need for planning communication when working with distributed multi-cultural teams. Jo Ann's BioJo Ann Sweeney is a communications consultant who helps transformation teams win the support of their sponsors, senior executives and en...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 251 The Software Process and Measurement Cast 251 features Commitment Part 2 or Revisited depending on your point of view. This new essay builds on the essay broadcast in SPaMCAST 239 and as I said before, "Committed individuals are the building blocks for building committed teams. While teams are generally required for achieving results in soft...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 250 The Software Process and Measurement Cast 250 features my intreview with Ben Linders. We discussed succeeding with Agile. We covered topics that ranged from success factors to change management. A fitting interview for the occasion of SPaMCAST 250! Ben's bioBen Linders is a Senior Consultant in Quality, Agile, Lean, and Process Improvement,...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 249 The Software Process and Measurement Cast 249 features an essay titled, Agile Decision Making. The essay is a collaboration between Meghan Cagley and myself. Leadership and decision making in Agile organizations and teams requires different processes and skills. We dive right in! We also have a new column by Kim Pries. Kim expounds on the po...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 248 The Software Process and Measurement Cast 248 features my intreview with Pat O'Toole. We discussed project improvement and process improvement. A wonderfully practical interiew! Pat's bio Pat O’Toole is a Principal Consultant at Process Assessment, Consulting & Training (PACT) where he provides a variety of services to his CMMI-based perform...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 247 The Software Process and Measurement Cast 247 features my essay on Sprint Reviews and Demonstrations. It is all about the feedback. The essay begins . . . Demonstrations, or demos, are Agile’s mechanism to share what the team has accomplished during the current sprint. Show and tell, just like in kindergarten, is the basic component of the d...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 246 The Software Process and Measurement Cast 246 features my interview with Tobias Mayer. We discussed his new book, The People's Scrum: Agile Ideas for Revolutionary Transformation. We met on the barricades and I was informed and radicalized a little bit! Tobias Mayer has a background in software development, publishing, theatre arts, and comm...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 245 The Software Process and Measurement Cast 245 features my essay on the ins and outs of Agile release plans. I have been involved with very few projects that did not have to answer the age old questions: “When are you going to deliver?” and “What are you going to deliver?” In standard waterfall projects, we would answer those questions with r...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 244 The Software Process and Measurement Cast 244 features my interview with Naomi Karten. Noami and I discussed her newest book, How to Survive, Excel and Advance as an Introvert. As with the other interviews I have done with Naomi I have been enriched by her wisdom and wit. You will be too! Naomi Karten (www.nkarten.com) is well-known for deli...

The International Function Point Users Group will be part of a ten day metrics extravaganza in Rio De Janerio Brazil in October 2013. The video promo features Joe Schofield and Mauricio Aguiar and was filmed by a neophyte videographer (me). I will work on my skills as a videographer for upcoming SPaMCAST videos but in the meantime think about joining me in Rio.

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 243 The Software Process and Measurement Cast 243 features my on essay titled, "What is Agile?" What does it mean to be Agile? We also have a new column from Kim Pries titled "Making Your Work Synchronous." Big show with lots of big ideas! The Software Process and Measurement Cast has a sponsor . . . As many you know I do at least one webinar fo...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 242 The Software Process and Measurement Cast 242 features my interview with Timothy Grayson. Timothy is the author of The Spaces In Between. We discussed discovery, learning and innovation! Mr Grayson's Bio . . . Timothy Grayson exposes simple truths and envisions a better future when smart people stop getting railroaded by intellectual bullies...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 241 The Software Process and Measurement Cast 241 features my on essay Agile Coaches. Coaches can have a major impact on process implementation and on project success. What are they? What aren't they? What do they do? The Software Process and Measurement Cast has a sponsor . . . As many you know I do at least one webinar for the IT Metrics and P...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 240 The Software Process and Measurement Cast features my interview with Robert Ferguson. We discussed what leads to good proejcts and product development. Bob Ferguson has been working in Software Engineering Measurement and Analysis (SEMA) at the SEI for 9 years. Prior to this work he has had long career in industry as developer and project ma...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 239 The Software Process and Measurement Cast 239 features my essay on commitment. Committed individuals are the building blocks for building committed teams. While teams are generally required for achieving results in software development, individuals are never optional. THe Software Process and Measurement Cast is a proud member of the Tech Po...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 238 The Software Process and Measurement Cast features my interview with Bram Meyerson. We discussed benchmarking. Benchmarking is the process of knowing yourself and it is the first step in process improvement. Bram Meyerson is the founder and CEO of QuantiMetrics and QVIP. He holds a double major BSc degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 237 The Software Process and Measurement Cast includes my essay on a few of the issues that can plague stand-up meetings. The SPaMCAST 237 marks the return of Philippe Back with an essay on Information Overload. The Daily Process Thoughts is my project designed to deliver a quick daily idea, thought or simple smile to help you become a better ch...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 236! SPaMCAST 236 feature my interview with Peter Taylor, Ron Rosenhead and Vicki James's we discussed their new book, Strategies for Project Sponsorship. Sponsors are not necessarily born to the role and unless we want to take pot luck we better understand what makes a good sponsor. Vicki James, PMP, CBAP (Seattle, WA, USA)http://www.project-pr...

Welecome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 235 Over the past seven years at the end of every interview I have asked "what two issues would you fix and why" or some close variant of that question. In that question each of my interviewees has left thier own mark on how I think about software process and measurement. This week I am continuing with a walk down memory lane with three of the...

Welecome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 234 Over the past seven years at the end of every interview I have asked "what two issues would you fix and why" or some close variant of that question. In that question each of my interviewees has left thier own mark on how I think about software process and measurement. This week I am continuing with a walk down memory lane with three of the...

Welecome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 233 Over the past seven years at the end of every interview I have asked "what two issues would you fix and why" or some close variant of that question. In that question each of my interviewees has left thier own mark on how I think about software process and measurment. Over the next three weeks I am going to share three of the most popular re...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 232 The Software Process and Measurement Cast 232 features a column for Kim Pries titled "Introduction To Scrum Planning." The column is based on Kim's experience in both hardware and software. Contact Kim at http://ow.ly/jOzvK I have also included audio versions of three Daily Process Thoughts on planning. The format of the Software Process and...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 231 The Software Process and Measurement Cast 231 features an entry in the Metrics Minute. In the SPaMCAST 231 we tackle burden rate. Burden rate is the tax paid for not having perfect engineering practices. Perfection is ruined by many factors including miscommunication, mistakes, poor processes or management overhead. Daily Process Thoughts! M...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 230 The Software Process and Measurement Cast 230 feature my interview with Alex Papadimoulis. We discussed continuous delivery and Dev Ops just to mention a few topics. Great interview on really important topics. Alex is speaker and writer who's passionate about looking beyond the code to build great software. In addition to founding Inedo – th...

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 229! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 229 features my essay titled, Act or Be Acted Upon, Revisited. Stephen Covey's book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People has resonated with me across the years. The single most important principle for me has been “act or be acted upon”. I have thought a lot about that principle this week. Dai...