Software Process and Measurement Cast

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 608 features our essay, An Agile Team in a Waterfall Company. Teams like this exist, and sometimes even flourish. Our essay explores how that is possible and how teams in this circumstance can help evolve whole organizations. We have a visit from Gene Hughson with his Form Follows Function column. Gene and I talk about how an architect has to avoid bias generated by the expertise that they have spent years developing.    Re-Read Saturday News  This week we tackle Chapter 5 (this is the beginning of Part 2) of ,  The chapter is titled “Where to Focus Improvement Efforts.” Part 2 transitions us from improving wait time and flow efficiency and begins a deep dive into the Theory of Constraints (ToC). Remember to buy a copy of to support the authors and blog!     Week 1: - Week 2: (The Story of Herbie) - Week 3: -   Week 4: -   Week 5: -    Week 6: -   Next SPaMCAST The Software Process and Measurement Cast 609 will feature the return of Dr. David Rico. Dave and I discussed contracting and agile. This a crucial real-world topic that is often swept under the carpet and politely ignored. That won’t happen in the SPaMCAST 609.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 607 features our interview with Mark Tolbert and Susan Parente to discuss their new book Hybrid Project Management: Using Agile with Traditional PM Methodologies to Succeed on Modern Projects. Agile hybrids are often pilloried, Mark and Susan make a strong case that hybrids have a place in delivering value. Without hybrids, there are places that can't go!   Mark’s Bio Mark has over 30 years of experience in IT, including 27 years at Hewlett-Packard. He successfully managed support programs and projects within HP Services from 1994 through 2007. The programs and projects included a large e-selling program, a multivendor support program for a large telecommunications company, data center relocation projects, and MDM (mobile device management) programs. Reach out to Mark on LinkedIn: Susan’s Bio Susan Parente is a project engineer, consultant, speaker, author, professor, and mentor who leads large complex IT software implementation projects, and the establishment of Enterprise PMOs. She has 23+ years of experience leading software and business development projects in the private and public sectors, including a decade of experience implementing IT projects for the DoD and other federal government agencies. Reach to Susan onLinkedIn: Twitter: @TechRiskManagerWeb: Email: parente.s3@gmail.com Re-Read Saturday News  This week we tackle Chapter 4 of ,  The chapter is titled “Utility of Flawed Mental Models.” The goal of the chapter is to make sure we understand why reducing wait time makes sense and why that reduction has an impact on delivery.   Remember to buy a copy of to support the authors and blog!   Week 1: - Week 2: (The Story of Herbie) - Week 3: -   Week 4: -   Week 5: -    Next SPaMCAST The Software Process and Measurement Cast 608 will feature our essay, An Agile Team In A Waterfall Company. They exist and sometimes even flourish. Our essay explores how that is possible and how teams in this circumstance can evolve. We will also have a visit from Gene Hughson with his Form Follows Function column.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 606 features our interview with Marco Faella, author of Seriously Good Software: Code that Works, Survives, and Wins. Marco and I discussed quality, craftsmanship, and how being a passionate coder and academic mix.  Marco Faella teaches advanced programming at a major Italian university. His published work includes peer-reviewed research articles, a Java certification manual, and a video course on Java streams.   His contact data is: Homepage:    Twitter: Book: I have discount codes (just ask!) Re-Read Saturday News  This week we are taking a break from our re-read of to celebrate the 4th of July and my wife’s birthday. We will be back next week.  Remember to buy a copy of to support the authors and blog!   Week 1: - Week 2: (The Story of Herbie) - Week 3: -   Week 4: -   Announcements! Patterns Podcast: The first full episode of the Patterns Podcast has been posted on YouTube. In the first full episode, Ben Wozniki and I tackle the concept of User Stories. User Stories are a ubiquitous feature of Agile implementations.  We have posted the video on our YouTube channel. We would love to have your feedback. I will not throw a 200 mg file in the audio podcast feed again (we might create another feed).  Tom Cagley and Associates Website: We are days away from a website that brings everything together, my company, the blog, and the podcast. We will also be kicking off a newsletter in later July. We are still in the design process so I would really like your input on what makes a great newsletter. One of my favorites is Tim Ferris’s .   Email me at tcagley@tomcagley.com.  Feel free to send a sample.  Next SPaMCAST The Software Process and Measurement Cast 607 features our interview with Mark Tolbert and Susan Parente to discuss their new book on Hybrid Project Management. Hybrid Project Management. Agile hybrids are often pilloried, Mark and Susan make a strong case that hybrids have a place in delivering value.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 605 features our interview with Jodie Kane.  Jodie and I discussed involving product owners in retrospectives. Jodie suggests the answer should not be cut and dry but rather context-driven. Jodie is a passionate, value-driven servant leader with a unique, energetic style that brings out the best in people and opens space for teams to be self-organizing high performers focused on delivering customer value and getting things done. She has spent a lifetime honing her servant leadership skills, inviting people to work together, and creating space for human engagement to develop innovative, self-organizing, value-driven teams.  Contact Jodie on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodieenglekane/ Re-Read Saturday News  Chapter 3, , of   is incredibly important for understanding the overall book. In your re-read spend the time needed understanding how the themes noted in the chapter title inter-relate.  Remember to buy a copy of to support the authors and blog!   Week 1: - Week 2: (The Story of Herbie) - Week 3: -   Week 4: -   Next SPaMCAST The Software Process and Measurement Cast 606 features our interview with Marco Faella, author of Seriously Good Software: Code that Works, Survives, and Wins. Marco and I discussed quality, craftsmanship, and how being a passionate coder and academic mix.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 604 features a presentation that I did on the need for organizations to lean into processes improvement as the COVID-19 disaster abates (at least for the time being). Continuous improvement can’t be just a slogan during an economic downturn.  We also have a visit from Jon M Quigley with his Alpha and Omega of Product Development Column. Jon and I talked about the definition of quality and whether the concept of quality is a matter of perception. We don’t exactly agree . . . what are your thought? Re-Read Saturday News  This week we tackle Chapter 2 in our re-read of by Steve Tendon and Daniel Doiron. Chapter 2 continues to explore mental models and focuses on how multitasking robs value from individuals, teams, and organizations.   Remember to buy a copy of to support the authors and blog!   Week 1: - Week 2: (The Story of Herbie) - Week 3: -   Next SPaMCAST The Software Process and Measurement Cast 605 feature our interview with Jodie Kane.  Jodie and I discuss involving product owners in retrospectives. Jodie suggests the answer should not be cut and dry.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 603 features my interview with Austin Chadwick. Austin and I talked mobbing, but perhaps more importantly to me, Austin talked about the impact of finding joy in everything you do. The latter was one of those serendipitous discoveries that makes the interviews for the podcast so much fun. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.  Austin’s Bio: Austin is a passionate full-stack developer, agile/technical coach, conference speaker, and podcast/videocast co-host with experience in several roles (e.g. coach, developer, tester, scrum master, business analyst). He loves mob programming and working with people, technology, and teams to discover product development joy and continuous improvement. A few links:  All Mob Mentality links (podcast, youtube, twitter, etc.):   Re-Read Saturday News  This week we tackle Chapter 1 in our re-read of by Steve Tendon and Daniel Doiron. Chapter 1 lays out the four flows which the book explores in detail and begins a deep dive into the power of mental models. The Chapter also touches on one of the great evils of modern times — multitasking (I say that with no attempt at hyperbole).     Remember to buy a copy of to support the authors and blog!     Week 1: - Week 2: (The Story of Herbie) - Week 3: -     Next SPaMCAST The Software Process and Measurement Cast 604 will feature our essay on preparing for software development after the COVID-19 disaster abates. Continuous improvement can’t be just a slogan during an economic downturn.    We will also have a visit from Jon M Quigley with his Alpha and Omega of Product Development Column.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 602 features my interview with Duncan DeVore, the co-author of . Duncan and I talked about reactive design patterns, adopting a reactive architecture, and how writing a book changes your outlook on life.  It was a really cool discussion that covered technical and non-technical topics. Note -- I am sorry for missing a week. I did not expect a new laptop (less than a month old) would have its motherboard and SSD fail. I am thankful for backups!  Duncan’s Bio: I specialize in the design and implementation of distributed systems using the tenets of the Reactive Manifesto with Scala, Akka, and the Typesafe stack. I believe in responsible design through functional programming with an abundance of test coverage. I love to code, present, and help others work through the challenges of distributed computing. LinkedIn: Twitter: @IronFish Re-Read Saturday News  Week 2 of the journey through by Steve Tendon and Daniel Doiron finds us discussing the Prologue.  The prologue introduces concepts and provides a bridge for readers to this book from the by Eli Goldratt and Steve Tendon, and Wolfram Müller’s book .  Next week we start Chapter 1, so buy a copy of to support the authors and blog!   Week 1: - Week 2: (The Story of Herbie) - Next SPaMCAST The Software Process and Measurement Cast 603 will feature my interview with Austin Chadwick. Austin and I talked mobbing, but perhaps more importantly to me, Austin talked about the impact of finding joy in everything you do.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 601 features my interview with Brian Weaver. Brian is the Founder and CEO of Torch.AI. We covered a wide range of topics, including AI and agile, and the role of leadership in creating an environment where extraordinary results are possible.  Brian serves as CEO of Torch.AI and has more than 20 years of experience leading mission-driven, high growth, technology-focused companies. Torch.AI helps leading organizations leverage artificial intelligence in a unique way via a proprietary enterprise data management software solution. Today, Torch.AI supports clients like H&R Block with fraud detection and mitigation and the U.S. Department of Defense with machine learning-enabled background investigations for all federal employees, supporting the determination of an individual’s trustworthiness and security credentialing.   LinkedIn: Torch.AI -   Re-Read Saturday News  This week we begin our journey through by Steve Tendon and Daniel Doiron. The book is subtitled: How Dr. Goldratt of “The Goal” would apply the Theory of Constraints to rethink knowledge-work management. The title and subtitle provide a hint to the number of ideas and concepts that we will touch on as we re-read the 357 pages that include a section about the organization of the book, an introduction, a prologue, 21 chapters, and an epilogue.   The re-read will focus on identifying the big ideas of operation flow and constraints management in knowledge work environments and how they can be leveraged for continuous improvement.     Next week we start Chapter 1, so buy a copy of to support the authors and blog!     Week 1: - https://bit.ly/2LWJ3EY   Next SPaMCAST The Software Process and Measurement Cast 602 will feature my interview with Duncan DeVore, the co-author of . Duncan and I talked about reactive design patterns, adopting a reactive architecture, and how writing a book changes your outlook on life.  It was a really cool discussion that covered technical and non-technical topics.

SPaMCAST 600, yes 600, features my interview with Sandy Mamoli.  We talked about teams and the book she co-authored, . Sandy’s unique perspective as a world-class athlete and Agile Coach allows her to deliver options about forming teams you didn’t know you had!  Sandy Mamoli Agile advisor, coach, and author Sandy Mamoli is a former Olympian, international keynote speaker, and author of „Creating Great Teams – How Self-Selection Lets People Excel“. From working with global enterprises in Amsterdam, Stockholm, and Copenhagen to being one of New Zealand’s leading coaches, she brings her practical flair and passionate advocacy for all things Agile to businesses around the world. She has a master’s degree in artificial intelligence and knows quite a lot about Agile.  Twitter: @smamol Website:   Re-Read Saturday News  This is our last installment of our re-read of . I want to thank Nancy Kastl for the great suggestion and everyone that voted during the selection process. This is a useful book. Interestingly during a Heart of Agile get together this week a number of people recommended the book in the chat. I am glad I read it. If you do not have a copy or have tossed it at someone during a crucial conversation, it is time to buy a copy. Please use the link (using the link helps support the blog and podcast). Read previous installments: Week 1 - -   Week 2 - -   Week 3 – –    Week 4 - -   Week 5 - - Week 6 - -   Week 7 - -   Week 8 - -   Week 9 - -   Week 10 - -   Week 11- -    Week 12 - -   Week 13 - -   The next book we will re-read is Steve Tendon and Daniel Doiron’s . I will layout the logistics for the re-read next week. Next SPaMCAST The Software Process and Measurement Cast 601 will feature our interview with Brian Weaver. Brian is the Founder and CEO of Torch.AI. We covered a wide range of topics, including AI and agile and the role of leadership in creating an environment where extraordinary results are possible.

Today, a special announcement: I would like to introduce you to the Patterns Video Podcast.  Ben Woznicki and I have been working on this project for nearly six months and it is finally time to stop starting and start shipping (that’s an agile joke).  Our idea is to share patterns (hence the name) for how teams and organizations can release sooner with higher confidence. Both Ben and I have helped a lot of different organizations. We've seen things that work well, seen things that work poorly, seen some things that do both, and unfortunately some things that would make your hair stand up. The effective patterns are what we are here to share as well as provide space for you to interact and learn. All of the videos will be on the shorter side. Our typical format will include: A brief review of the basic idea that we're talking about. Discuss the problems the idea is trying to solve and introduce any controversy on the topic. Provide an approach to use the concept within specific contexts (think hints and tips) The history of the idea. Finally, common challenges when using the idea and antidotes to those challenges. At least in the short term, we are going to deliver the video content in two ways: SPaMCAST Podcast feed.  This will be a medium resolution version that is better for commutes or just listening while you jog. Patterns Podcast YouTube Site. This will be a full 1080p version of the video (those get large) for those interested in the full impact of Ben’s cinematic multicamera video techniques.  All of the videos will be short and conclude with a call to action. We will begin delivering every two weeks. While Ben and I like to talk, we want to hear from you because your perspective will help us learn and grow. Contact us at: @tcagley on twitter   @benwoz on twitter