Best Agile Podcasts (2025)

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❓Whose Opinions Count When You Change You, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 880 39:16

5d ago39:16

39:16

Involving Others in Personal Change Can Cause Problems. Involving others when changing a team or organization is unassailable. The same isn't true when changing yourself. Why this matters: Understanding boundaries and what you control is important for owning your own productivity. Our panel today features: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandass…

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💰Process Debt Swamps Platform Teams, A Conversation with Mark Fussell, SPaMCAST 879 34:26

22d ago34:26

34:26

Process Debt Swamps Platform Teams! Over-abstraction slows teams by INCREASING complexity. Why this matters: Profitability is HIGHLY related to productivity. Mark Fussell is the CEO of Diagrid, a cutting-edge company that simplifies building and scaling cloud-native applications. As the co-founder of Dapr (Distributed Application Runtime), Mark has…

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🔐AI, the Future of Work, and Cybersecurity, A Conversation with Ephraim Ebstein, SPaMCAST 878 41:30

1M ago41:30

41:30

AI, the Future of Work, and Cybersecurity Are Intertwined! Why it matters: Business processes are being transformed, yielding opportunities and RISKS - leaders should be aware. Bio: Ephraim Ebstein is the CEO and Co-founder of FIT Solutions, LLC. Ephraim is not just another cybersecurity guy-he's a $30M entrepreneur who built two national companies…

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Jetsons and Pinocchio - Work Life Balance, SPaMCAST 877 39:13

2M ago39:13

39:13

Many firms are bringing everyone back to the office and demanding longer hours. They are conflating effort and productivity. Why this matters: Increasing productivity is NECESSARY for profitability and growth. Our panel flows with: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Daniel Doiron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldoiron/ Jerem…

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☠️Constraints and Friction Are Our Friends, SPaMCAST 876 41:13

2M ago41:13

41:13

The Theory Of Constraints: A Real-World Tool Constraints and friction generate interest in process improvement. Why this matters: The lack of friction leads to overuse which is the tragedy of the commons. Our panel flows with: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Daniel Doiron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldoiron/ Me - www.t…

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☠️Constraints and Friction Are Our Friends, SPaMCAST 876 41:13

3M ago41:13

41:13

The Theory Of Constraints: A Real-World Tool Constraints and friction generate interest in process improvement. Why this matters: The lack of friction leads to overuse which is the tragedy of the commons. Our panel flows with: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Daniel Doiron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldoiron/ Me - www.t…

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☠️No Dead Careers Here, SPaMCAST 875 33:05

3M ago33:05

33:05

Impressions are NOT facts - No Matter What Your Gut Tells You! 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 question the panel faces is whether EVERY impression needs to be examined or is …

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🪈 Dichotomy of Control, Stick with STIC, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 874 34:44

4M ago34:44

34:44

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 allite…

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🚣Flow, Flow and More Flow, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 873 29:15

4M ago29:15

29:15

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 - https://berriault…

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Nerd Joy, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 872 36:54

4M ago36:54

36:54

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 - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Jon M Quigley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmquigley/ Brad …

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When Management Won't Buy In, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 871 36:50

5M ago36:50

36:50

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 - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Jeremy Willets - https://www.jeremywillets.com/ Jon M Qui…

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Habits Stink, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 870 38:50

5M ago38:50

38:50

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 - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Jeremy Willets - https://www.jeremywillets.com/ Jon M …

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AI - The Death Of Specialization? A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 869 31:02

6M ago31:02

31:02

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 - https://berriaulta…

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AI - The Death Of Specialization? A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 869 31:02

6M ago31:02

31:02

By Thomas M Cagley Jr

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AI - The Death Of Specialization? A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 869 31:02

6M ago31:02

31:02

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 - https://berriaulta…

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Spamcast Spring Rewind 8 - Annual Panel Discussion 2024 52:42

6M ago52:42

52:42

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 cha…

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Spamcast Spring Rewind 7 - SPaMCAST Annual Panel, Fun and Frivolity 59:36

6M ago59:36

59:36

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 cha…

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Spamcast Spring Rewind 6 - Is AI The End Of Project Management, A Panel With Paul Clapis, Susan Parente, Michael Milutis, and Mark Tolbert 42:10

7M ago42:10

42:10

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 cha…

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Spamcast Spring Rewind 5 - What We Learned In 2021, A Panel Discussion 33:47

7M ago33:47

33:47

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 cha…

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Spring 2025 Rewind 4 - Does Engagement Matter? A Panel Discussion 51:49

7M ago51:49

51:49

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 cha…

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Spring 2025 Rewind 3 - Pitchforks and Torches, Work In 2022, A Panel Discussion 55:27

7M ago55:27

55:27

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 cha…

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Spring 2025 Rewind 2 - It's All About the People, A Panel Discussion with Laberge, Parente, Voris, Sweeney, and Cagley 43:09

8M ago43:09

43:09

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 cha…

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Spring 2025 Rewind 1 - Intentional Serendipity, A Panel Discussion with Laberge, Parente, Voris, Sweeney, and Cagley 35:28

8M ago35:28

35:28

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 cha…

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Adopting AI, Ethics, Pragmatism, and Optimism, A Discussion with Paul Gibbons, SPaMCAST 860 46:54

8M ago46:54

46:54

The SPaMCAST 860 features a conversation with Paul Gibbons. We discussed his new book, Adopting AI: The People-first Approach, which he co-authored with James Healy. This is not our first conversation with Paul, they have all been fabulous. Paul Gibbons is a keynote speaker and author of five books, including the acclaimed Adopting AI: The People-f…

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Empathy Is Not A Dirty Word In Leadership, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 859 30:07

8M ago30:07

30:07

SPaMCAST 859 features a panel discussion on the role of empathy in getting work done in teams and organizations. This is not a black or white issue, the panel suggests there are nuances. The panel includes Jeremy Berriault, Jeremy Willets, Brad Bittorf, and Tom Cagley Please welcome Brad to the cast! I have wanted to get Brad on the podcast for sev…

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A Tale Of Work Intake Woe, Safety, Essays and Conversations With Jeremy Bearriult, SPaMCAST 858 22:11

8M ago22:11

22:11

SPaMCAST 858 features a tale of work intake woe set in the Innovatech world that David Herron and I created. In this world, we use a bit of fiction to highlight real-world problems without pointing fingers or calling anyone a box of rocks. I would love your feedback about using allegory to highlight real issues. We will also have a visit from Jerem…

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The Future Of Software Development, A Conversation with Andy Hillard, SPaMCAST 857 37:44

9M ago37:44

37:44

SPaMCAST 857 features our interview with Andy Hilliard, CEO of Accelerance and author of Synergea. In this episode, we talk about the future of software development and how global teams fit into the current geopolitical perspective. Nothing light and frothy in this week's discussion! Andy Hillard's Bio: As CEO of Accelerance, Andy leads and advocat…

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Playing Billiards On A Boat, Essays and Conversations with Jon M Quigley, SPaMCAST 856 36:37

9M ago36:37

36:37

Consider sailing on a lake. It is a great day, there is only a slight rolling swell to contend with. Because you are so relaxed, you slip below and start a game of billiards with your mate. Its not too hard to time the rocking, but nothing is perfect. Then, out of nowhere, a thunderstorm. Who knows where the cue ball will land? How different is thi…

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Squeezing Testing Has Predictable Results, A Conversation with Khurram Mir, SPaMCAST 855 28:48

9M ago28:48

28:48

The SPaMCAST 855 features my conversation with Khurram Mir. We talked about testing, quality assurance, control, and frameworks. We discussed whether we would still discuss the link between continual schedule pressure and reduced quality in 19 years. What is your opinion? Let's face it: Effective testing is essential for the effective delivery of v…

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Accountability, Responsibility, Performance, and Freedom, Essays and Conversations with Susan Parente, SPaMCAST 854 31:47

9M ago31:47

31:47

The SPaMCAST 854 features an essay on the linkage of accountability, responsibility, performance, and freedom. In our ongoing Re-read Saturday series featuring Amartya Sen's "Development As Freedom," we've found a compelling connection between Sen's insights and this week's discussion on personal accountability and performance. Specifically, Chapte…

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Real-time Collaboration Is Key to Success, A Conversation WIth John Conafay, SPaMCAST 853 28:30

10M ago28:30

28:30

The SPaMCAST 853 features our interview with John Conafay. CEO and Co-Founder of Integrate. John and I talked about program management in complex environments and real-time collaboration. In complex environments with multiple teams, real-time collaboration not only saves time but also saves money. John Conafay is a US Air Force Veteran and the CEO …

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Scaling Or Allocating - Only One Is Real, Are You A Resource, Essays and Conversation With Jeremy Berriault, SPaMCAST 852 22:07

10M ago22:07

22:07

SPaMCAST 852 features our essay on scaling attention. Seth Godin's observation that attention doesn't scale highlights a crucial point: attention, like time, is a finite resource. We often conflate scaling and allocation, but they are distinct concepts. A human's capacity for focused attention is limited, regardless of how much time we spend awake.…

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Accessibility Is An Ethical Issue, A Conversation With Mike Paciello, SPaMCAST 851 37:45

10M ago37:45

37:45

SPaMCAST 851 will feature our interview with Mike Paciello. Accessibility which should be a basic human right has always been a struggle and now seems even farther from reality. Mike and I talk about the definition of accessibility, the issues we face, and why this is an ethical issue not just a compliance problem. Mike Paciello is the Chief Access…

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Change Resistance or Apathy, More on Manipulation and Persuasion, Essays and Conversations With Susan Parente SPaMCAST 850 30:02

10M ago30:02

30:02

Several weeks ago I spent too much time in the middle of the night considering a scenario of apparent change resistance. I concluded that not everything that looks like resistance is what it appears. Rather there was a bigger issue hiding in plain sight; the concept of change indifference/change apathy. As a change leader, the difference is not aca…

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Industrialization of AI, A Conversation With Barzan Mosafari, SPaMCAST 849 38:02

11M ago38:02

38:02

SPaMCAST 849 features our interview with Prof. Barzan Mosafari. Mr Mosaari is the co-founder and CEO of Keebo.ai. We talked about the industrialization of AI and using AI to deliver value now that it is more than chatbots. If you have looked at your bills as you develop and run AI's in your business, you will want to spend a few minutes listening t…

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Only Outcomes Matter…Not, Manipulation and Persuasion, Essays and Conversations with Jon M Quigley, SPaMCAST 848 28:35

11M ago28:35

28:35

I've often heard the argument that only outcomes matter, from bosses and colleagues to pundits, and more recently, even from coaches and change agents. This consequentialist view—that the ends justify the means ultimately harms individuals, organizations, and their stakeholders. In SPaMCAST 848 we discuss why the consequentialist argument that only…

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Shift: From Product To People, A Conversation with Oliver-Krueger and Dougherty, SPaMCAST 847 51:30

11M ago51:30

51:30

SPaMCAST 847 features a wide-ranging discussion with Pete Oliver-Krueger and Michael Dougherty. We discuss their new book, Shift: From Product To People. Shift is a business novel of organizational change. You will find this an important view into change and transformation. We also hit science fiction and psychology. I even dissed George RR Martin.…

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Efficiency and Productivity, Manipulation and Persuasion, Essays and Conversations With Jeremy Berriault, SPaMCAST 846 24:36

11M ago24:36

24:36

SPaMCAST 846 features a discussion based on Seth Godin's blog, Seth stated. "Busy is a morally superior distraction. Busy gets us off the hook. Busy is a great place to hide." The comment greatly impacted me because I had a conversation in which someone had equated being busy to value and productivity. Efficiency is vital. It is however only a tool…

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👫Living With The Manifesto, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 881 39:49

12M ago39:49

39:49

Does the Agile Manifesto still guide us? The Manifesto has been an integral part of our professional lives. Organizations and teams seem to be tired of values and principles. Is the Manifesto still relevant? Our panel today features: Daniel Doiron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldoiron/ Jeremy Willets - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremywillets…

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AI, Co-owned AI, Multi-agent Systems, A Conversation With David Minarsch SPaMCAST 845 41:08

12M ago41:08

41:08

The SPaMCAST 845 features our interview with David Minarsch. We discuss AI, co-owned AI, multi-agent systems in complex environments, and governance. These are singularly the most important technical topics for the new year. If you are in the "business" you need to listen carefully to David's perspective on agents. DAVID MINARSCH is a distinguished…

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Software Process and Measurement Cast Panel Discussion 2024, SPaMCAST 844 53:54

12M ago53:54

53:54

Another year has flown by, 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 discuss AI, Agile, mixing methods and try to forecast what comes next. This episode is a cornucopia of opinions and frivolity. Websites: Jeremy Berriault: https://berriaulta…

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Mastering Work Intake Year 1, Reflections and Plans with Jeremy Willets, SPaMCAST 843 42:16

12M ago42:16

42:16

Jeremy Willets and I have had a blast sharing the ideas in Mastering Work Intake (JRoss Publishing). This week Jeremy and I sat down to discuss the year in review and plans for 2025. One of the important things we have demonstrated is the link between the work teams and organizations put on their plate and what gets delivered. The relationship is n…

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Symptoms Are Not The Root Cause Of Pain, New Team Mates, Essays and Conversation with Susan Parente, SPaMCAST 842 34:37

1y ago34:37

34:37

In January of 2024, JRoss Publishing brought Mastering Work Intake by Jeremy Willets and I to the world. The activities supporting the book have been a blast! One of the common problems we have observed as we have spread the message is that often those with the biggest work intake problem get mesmerized by the symptoms and fail to see the root caus…

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Open Source, Learning, Careers, and Leadership with Gorkem Ercan, SPaMCAST 841 34:54

1y ago34:54

34:54

We are back from our adventure and our trips down memory lane (at least for a while). Today we feature our interview with Gorkem Ercan. We discussed open source, leadership, and learning. FYI – this podcast has a ton of great advice for anyone pursuing a career in software development! Gorkem Ercan is a founding Distinguished Engineer and CTO of Jo…

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Revisiting Paul Gibbons and Impact, SPaMCAST 840 39:03

1y ago39:03

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The Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew are off for an adventure. We will be back on December 8th with new content. In the interim, we share four gems from our back catalog of over 800 interviews, essays, and conversations. You can check out the entire catalog at www.spamcast.net. Our final trip down memory lane with Paul Gibbons. This week …

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Revisiting Jodie Kane and Product Owners In Retrospectives. SPaMCAST 839 32:14

1y ago32:14

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The Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew are off for an adventure. We will be back on December 8th with new content. In the interim, we share four gems from our back catalog of over 800 interviews, essays, and conversations. You can check out the entire catalog at www.spamcast.net. Today we return to June 202 (SPaMCAST 605) for a conversation…

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Revisiting Software Measurement with Mauricio Aguiar and Christine Green December 2021, SPaMCAST 838 41:28

1y ago41:28

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The Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew are off for an adventure. We will be back on December 8th with new content. In the interim, we share four gems from our back catalog of over 800 interviews, essays, and conversations. You can check out the entire catalog at www.spamcast.net. Today we return to December 2021 to remember an interview wit…

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Revisiting 2019 With Al Shalloway, SPaMCAST 837 50:33

1y ago50:33

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The Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew are off for an adventure. We will be back on December 8th with new content. In the interim, we share four gems from our back catalog of over 800 interviews, essays, and conversations. You can check out the entire catalog at www.spamcast.net. We return to August 2019 for a two-parter, with Al Shalloway.…

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Revisiting 2019 With Al Shalloway, SPaMCAST 837 50:33

1y ago50:33

50:33

The Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew are off for an adventure. We will be back on December 8th with new content. In the interim, we share four gems from our back catalog of over 800 interviews, essays, and conversations. You can check out the entire catalog at www.spamcast.net. We return to August 2019 for a two-parter, with Al Shalloway.…

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Work Intake Halloween, A Second Opinion, Essays and Conversations with Jeremy Berriault, SPaMCAST 836 24:27

1y ago24:27

24:27

SPaMCAST 836 celebrates Halloween. Over the years instead of just one night, people decorate their houses and celebrate for at least a month - we love a party. In celebration of what has become the seventh-largest retail holiday in the United States, let's take a spooky look at the outcome of poor work intake and celebrate that we can banish the sp…

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