In this week’s SPaMCAST we speak with Brad Micklea, Founder & CEO of Jozu. We talk about the professionalization of AI and Machine Learning, the topic of Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), and why agile is integral to getting work done. Brad is the Founder & CEO of Jozu and a project lead for the open-source Kitops.ml project, a toolset designed …

When I published Accountability vs. Responsibility I did not anticipate being drawn back into the discussion of whether committees can be accountable and responsible. Over the last few weeks, I have observed several “product meetings.” In these meetings, consensus decisions are being made about releases, what they will contain, and a marketing appr…

SPaMCAST 810 features our interview with D.J. Eshelman, author of . DJ and I cover a wide range of topics including why one size fits all approaches are a prescription for burnout. We also tackle why everyone should invest in an outside mentor. D.J. Eshelman, author of Just Do THIS - Photo Credit Sarah Goff DJ with over 25 years of IT experience, d…

Internal audit service providers are hired for not only to conduct audits, but also for a diverse range of internal assessments and evaluations. To read more visit https://www.quality-assurance.com/blog/why-you-should-hire-internal-audit-service-providers-for-quality-assurance-support.html

SPaMCAST 809 features our essay discussing whether accountability and responsibility are ever separated in real life. In a corporate setting, if you are interested in instigating a no-holds-barred debate bring up the topic of the relationship between accountability and responsibility. Get your popcorn ready BEFORE you start the discussion. We will …

The following blog will focus on the R2 certification requirements and will list out how to help receive answers to any of your questions. To implement and manage responsible practices, the following aspects will play a crucial role. To read more visit https://www.quality-assurance.com/blog/is-it-simple-or-complex-to-decode-r2-certification-require…

Wondering how much is the ISO 13485 certification costs or what factors contribute to the overall charges? Then click here and learn more! https://www.quality-assurance.com/blog/decoding-factors-that-determine-the-iso-13485-certification-cost.html

SPaMCAST 808 features our discussion with Steven Schkolne. We talk about design thinking and about how design thinking impacts users and user satisfaction. We answer what happens when a design thinker builds a business. Steven Schkolne is a computer scientist, designer, and entrepreneur who’s particularly passionate about the way humans work creati…

What does a quality assurance consultant do? Before hiring these specialists, read about their responsibilities, how they carry out and how they will perform. Read now! https://www.quality-assurance.com/blog/before-you-hire-an-expert-learn-what-a-quality-assurance-consultant-does.html

SPaMCAST 807 looks at the Nine Core Work Intake Principles from the organization’s middle. Each layer of the organization has an approach to work intake. While the macro outcome is the same for each layer – work is accepted – each has nuances. The simple three-tier view of organization design used in Mastering Work Intake begins with an executive l…

The following blog sheds light on the process of finding and hiring internal audit experts without facing exhaustion. Read now! Click here! https://www.quality-assurance.com/blog/easy-selection-of-internal-audit-service-providers-in-just-eight-steps.html

Why write Mastering Work Intake? Because Jeremy Willets and decided maybe things could be different. That just chanting “stop starting and stop finishing” wasn’t enough. Our book provides the reader with ideas, principles, actionable advice, worksheets, and examples to help you tame the chaos of work entry. If you had the world enough and time mayb…

SPaMCAST 805 features our interview with Peter Schroeder. We discuss plane crashes, fatherhood, and the journey from DJ to a technologist and then to a business person. Organizational culture is critical in all organizations, double in distributed environments. Peter discusses how he learned to craft and defend organizational culture. Peter Schroed…

Learn everything about the CMMI training and certification here! What are the courses available in the market? Read now! https://www.quality-assurance.com/blog/everything-you-must-know-about-cmmi-training-and-certification.html

The Nine Core Principles of Work Intake are a key backbone of Mastering Work Intake by Jeremy Willets and Tom Cagley. Teams and organizations need to apply these principles to avoid chaos. In the SPaMCAST 804, we illustrate the application of the Nine Core Principles based on role and organizational hierarchy beginning with the classic Scrum team r…

Thinking about how to obtain the ISO 9001 certification? Obtain the most relevant answers here! A step-by-step direction for your use! Read now! https://www.quality-assurance.com/blog/how-to-obtain-the-iso-9001-certification-from-experts-that-can-make-the-process-simple.html

Our video provides a quick overview of Work Intake and its importance. Enjoy and let's discuss the concept. Learn to solve IT’s dirtiest secret — work intake. Stop ignoring it. Start fixing it. Today we are also announcing two new Mastering Work Intake training opportunities. Diagnose and solve work intake anti-patterns Become a work intake master.…

The SPaMCAST 802 features a panel discussion. Mark Metze, Jeremy Willets, and myself. discuss “Is agile still a movement or has it reached middle age?” We weigh the appropriateness of wailing and gnashing of teeth, hand wringing and sullen withdrawal, or pragmatism and philosophy. In the end perhaps the right answer is to buy a pair of mom or dad j…

Want to learn more about ISO 27001 certification benefits? You can learn about the advantages information security management brings to you. To read more visit https://www.quality-assurance.com/blog/which-iso-27001-certification-benefits-augment-business-sustainability.html

The SPaMCAST 801 will examine the question, “When is not having clear priorities a winning strategy?” While the answer might seem self-evident, I am not sure people and organizations put their money where their mouth is. We also have Kies Kostaqi’s You Are Not Alone column. This installment highlights the soft skills required to be an effective Scr…

According to last year’s report on cyber-attacks, more than 41% of the small enterprises in the United States fall victim to malware. Learn about the ISO 27001 certification benefits. To read more visit https://www.quality-assurance.com/blog/real-certification-benefits-of-the-iso-27001-for-small-enterprises.html…

In the Software Process and Measurement Cast 800 Johanna Rothman takes over the podcast and interviews Jeremy Willets and me. We discussed , why principles make more sense than best practices, and how disciplined work intake is the core to getting work done. We learn that in practice, stop starting and start finishing only works when you pay attent…

Conducting an internal audit soon? Are you aware of the five C’s of an audit? Learn about them in detail here! Click here! https://www.quality-assurance.com/blog/the-five-cs-of-internal-audits-and-expert-recommendations-101.html

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 799 discusses why all communication is not collaboration. It is a commonly held belief that complex problems require collaborative efforts to solve. Couple that with an almost fad-like insistence that if a little collaboration is good, more is better, which leads to everything being deemed collaboration. We…