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Software Process and Measurement Cast

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Elizabeth Harrin

Ron Rosenhead

Pawel Brodzinski

Jeff Perry

Cheryl Jones

John Hunter

Woody Zuill

Corey Haines

Jeff Smith

Peter Taylor

Kevin Kruse

Steve Turner

Jeff Anderson

Scott Price

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SPaMCAST 323 features our essay, “Five Factors Leading to Failing With Agile.” Not all Agile implementations succeed.  There are five categories of behaviors that lead Agile implementations toward failure. Failure due to these behaviors is avoidable if an organization recognizes them before the damage is done AND has the will to solve them. Forewarned is forearmed!We also have a new Form Follows Function column from Gene Hughson. This column begins a three column arc on micro-services and architecture.  We begin with a “Microservice Principles and Enterprise IT Architecture.”  Check out Gene’s blog at .We also have a new Explaining Communication column from Jo Ann Sweeney.  In this installment of Jo Ann’s column she discusses determining relevant and helpful objectives for communication activities as a precursor to getting value from project communication.Call to action!We are in the middle of a re-read of John Kotter’s classic  on the Software Process and Measurement Blog.  Are you participating in the re-read? Please feel free to jump in and add your thoughts and comments!After we finish the current re-read will need to decide which book will be next.  We are building a list of the books that have had the most influence on readers of the blog and listeners to the podcast.  Can you answer the question?What are the two books that have most influenced you career (business, technical or philosophical)?  Send the titles to .First, we will compile a list and publish it on the blog.  Second, we will use the list to drive future  “Re-read” Saturdays. Re-read Saturday is an exciting new feature that began on the Software Process and Measurement blog on November 8th.  Feel free to choose you platform; send an email, leave a message on the blog, Facebook or just tweet the list (use hashtag #SPaMCAST)!NextThe next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature our interview with Charley Tichenor and Talmon Ben-Cnaan on the Software Non-functional Assessment Process (SNAP).  SNAP is a standard process for measuring non-functional size.  As any developer knows, non-functional size can eclipse the functional requirements and therefore a tool that shines a light on that part of software development is useful for analyzing, planning and estimating work.Shameless Ad for my book! 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.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book .Available in English and Chinese

SPaMCAST 323 features our essay, “Five Factors Leading to Failing With Agile.” Not all Agile implementations succeed.  There are five categories of behaviors that lead Agile implementations toward failure. Failure due to these behaviors is avoidable if an organization recognizes them before the damage is done AND has the will to solve them. Forewarned is forearmed! We also have a new Form Follows Function column from Gene Hughson. This column begins a three column arc on micro-services and architecture.  We begin with a “Microservice Principles and Enterprise IT Architecture.”  Check out Gene’s blog at . We also have a new Explaining Communication column from Jo Ann Sweeney.  In this installment of Jo Ann’s column she discusses determining relevant and helpful objectives for communication activities as a precursor to getting value from project communication. Call to action! We are in the middle of a re-read of John Kotter’s classic  on the Software Process and Measurement Blog.  Are you participating in the re-read? Please feel free to jump in and add your thoughts and comments! After we finish the current re-read will need to decide which book will be next.  We are building a list of the books that have had the most influence on readers of the blog and listeners to the podcast.  Can you answer the question? What are the two books that have most influenced you career (business, technical or philosophical)?  Send the titles to . First, we will compile a list and publish it on the blog.  Second, we will use the list to drive future  “Re-read” Saturdays. Re-read Saturday is an exciting new feature that began on the Software Process and Measurement blog on November 8th.  Feel free to choose you platform; send an email, leave a message on the blog, Facebook or just tweet the list (use hashtag #SPaMCAST)! Next The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature our interview with Charley Tichenor and Talmon Ben-Cnaan on the Software Non-functional Assessment Process (SNAP).  SNAP is a standard process for measuring non-functional size.  As any developer knows, non-functional size can eclipse the functional requirements and therefore a tool that shines a light on that part of software development is useful for analyzing, planning and estimating work. Shameless Ad for my book!  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.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book . Available in English and Chinese

SPaMCAST 323 – Five Factors Leading to Failing With Agile, Gene Hughson, Jo Ann Sweeney 

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 268The Software Process and Measurment Cast features my interview with Gene Hughson.  We discussed agile, solution architecture, people, processes and his blog, Form Follows Function. An early holiday present! Gene Hughson is an Applications Manager for Fidelity National Financial in Richmond, Virginia.  Gene has over 17 years of experience in software development, combining application and solution architecture, management and process improvement, even managing to do some hands-on coding from time to time.  Gene has been a member of the Richmond Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP), serving as President for 2013 and continuing in that capacity for 2014.  Gene has written guest posts for  (http://citizentekk.com/author/genehughson/) and maintains his own blog,  (http://genehughson.wordpress.com/), where he opines on architecture, management, and software development processes.Other ways to track Gene down ...LinkedIn: http://ow.ly/rMrN9 Twitter: @GeneHughsonGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/+GeneHughson/postsFor the next few weeks the Software Process and Measurement Cast will include a promo for the "Influential Agile Leader" events led by Johanna Rothman and Gil Broza.  Check out the full details at The Software Process and Measurement Cast has a sponsor . . .ITMPI provides a great service to the IT profession. ITMPI's mission is to pull together the expertise and educational efforts of the world's leading IT thought leaders and to create a single online destination where IT practitioners and executives can meet all of their educational and professional development needs. The ITMPI offers a premium membership that gives members unlimited free access to 400 PDU accredited webinar recordings, and waives the PDU processing fees on all live and recorded webinars.  The Software Process and Measurement Cast receives a fee if you sign up using the URL in the show notes. http://mbsy.co/fGdw  All revenue our sponsors goes for bandwidth, hosting and new cool equipment to create more and better content for you!  Support the SPaMCAST and learn from the ITMPI!The Software Process and Measurement Cast is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network.  Check out the Software Process and Measurement and other great audio and video casts!  TPN:  www.techpodcast.comDo you have a Facebook account?  If you do please visit and like the Software Process and Measurement Cast page on .  http://ow.ly/mWAgU The Daily Process Thoughts is my project designed to deliver a quick daily idea, thought or simple smile to help you become a better change agent. Each day you will get piece of thought provoking text and a picture or hand drawn chart to illustrate the idea being presented. The goal is to deliver every day; rain or shine, in sickness or in health or for better or worse! Check it out at . The Daily Process Thoughts is my project designed to deliver a quick daily idea, thought or simple smile to help you become a better change agent. Each day you will get piece of thought provoking text and a picture or hand drawn chart to illustrate the idea being presented. The goal is to deliver every day; rain or shine, in sickness or in health or for better or worse! Check it out at . Shameless Ad for my book! 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."NOW AVAILABLE IN CHINESE! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement CastEmail:  spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoicemail:  +1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook:http://bit.ly/16fBWVContact information for the Software Process and Measurement CastOne more thing!  Help support the SPaMCAST by reviewing and rating the Software Process and Measurement Cast on ITunes! It helps people find the cast. Next:The Software Process and Measurement Cast 269 features our essay on gamification. Gamification is a technique that leverages innate competitive attributes of IT development” players” to channel behavior using game mechanics. A powerful tool for channeling and supporting organizational change.

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 268 The Software Process and Measurment Cast features my interview with Gene Hughson.  We discussed agile, solution architecture, people, processes and his blog, Form Follows Function. An early holiday present!  Gene Hughson is an Applications Manager for Fidelity National Financial in Richmond, Virginia.  Gene has over 17 years of experience in software development, combining application and solution architecture, management and process improvement, even managing to do some hands-on coding from time to time.  Gene has been a member of the Richmond Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP), serving as President for 2013 and continuing in that capacity for 2014.  Gene has written guest posts for (<a href="http://citizentekk.com/author/genehughson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://citizentekk.com/author/genehughson/</a>) and maintains his own blog, (<a href="http://genehughson.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://genehughson.wordpress.com/</a>), where he opines on architecture, management, and software development processes. Other ways to track Gene down ...LinkedIn: <a href="http://ow.ly/rMrN9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ow.ly/rMrN9</a> Twitter: @GeneHughsonGoogle+: <a href="https://plus.google.com/+GeneHughson/posts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.google.com/+GeneHughson/posts</a> For the next few weeks the Software Process and Measurement Cast will include a promo for the "Influential Agile Leader" events led by Johanna Rothman and Gil Broza.  Check out the full details at The Software Process and Measurement Cast has a sponsor . . . ITMPI provides a great service to the IT profession. ITMPI's mission is to pull together the expertise and educational efforts of the world's leading IT thought leaders and to create a single online destination where IT practitioners and executives can meet all of their educational and professional development needs. The ITMPI offers a premium membership that gives members unlimited free access to 400 PDU accredited webinar recordings, and waives the PDU processing fees on all live and recorded webinars.  The Software Process and Measurement Cast receives a fee if you sign up using the URL in the show notes. <a href="http://mbsy.co/fGdw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mbsy.co/fGdw</a>  All revenue our sponsors goes for bandwidth, hosting and new cool equipment to create more and better content for you!  Support the SPaMCAST and learn from the ITMPI! The Software Process and Measurement Cast is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network.  Check out the Software Process and Measurement and other great audio and video casts!  TPN:  <a href="http://www.techpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.techpodcast.com</a> Do you have a Facebook account?  If you do please visit and like the Software Process and Measurement Cast page on .  <a href="http://ow.ly/mWAgU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ow.ly/mWAgU</a>  The Daily Process Thoughts is my project designed to deliver a quick daily idea, thought or simple smile to help you become a better change agent. Each day you will get piece of thought provoking text and a picture or hand drawn chart to illustrate the idea being presented. The goal is to deliver every day; rain or shine, in sickness or in health or for better or worse! Check it out at .  The Daily Process Thoughts is my project designed to deliver a quick daily idea, thought or simple smile to help you become a better change agent. Each day you will get piece of thought provoking text and a picture or hand drawn chart to illustrate the idea being presented. The goal is to deliver every day; rain or shine, in sickness or in health or for better or worse! Check it out at .  Shameless Ad for my book!  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." NOW AVAILABLE IN CHINESE!  Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email:  spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoicemail:  +1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook:" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook:</a><a href="http://bit.ly/16fBWVContact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/16fBWVContact</a> information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast One more thing!  Help support the SPaMCAST by reviewing and rating the Software Process and Measurement Cast on ITunes! It helps people find the cast.  Next: The Software Process and Measurement Cast 269 features our essay on gamification. Gamification is a technique that leverages innate competitive attributes of IT development” players” to channel behavior using game mechanics. A powerful tool for channeling and supporting organizational change.

SPaMCAST 268 - Gene Hughson, Architecture, Management, Software Development 