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SPaMCAST 760 - Alignment and People, An Interview With Jonathan Hensley

Release Date: 06/18/2023

Software Process and Measurement Cast

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 there a continuum. Our panel flows with: Jeremy Berriault - Jeremy Willets - Jon M Quigley - Daniel Doiron - Me - Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finishing...

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

Software Process and Measurement Cast

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 alliteration was great! Our panel flows with: Jeremy Berriault - Jeremy Willets - - Me - Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finishing Nothing One big thing: Poor work entry means...

🚣Flow, Flow and More Flow, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 873

Software Process and Measurement Cast

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 - Freddie Clark - https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddie-clark/ - Me - Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finishing Nothing One big thing: Poor work entry means delivering less. Why it...

Nerd Joy, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 872

Software Process and Measurement Cast

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 - Jon M Quigley - - Me - Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finishing Nothing One big thing: Poor work entry means delivering less. Why it matters: Work Intake controls what a team works on and when they work on it. Overloaded teams deliver less value. Poor...

When Management Won’t Buy In, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 871

Software Process and Measurement Cast

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 - - Jon M Quigley - - Me - Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finishing Nothing One big thing: Poor work entry means delivering less. Why it matters: Work Intake controls what a team works on and when they work on it. Overloaded teams deliver less...

Habits Stink, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 870

Software Process and Measurement Cast

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 - - Jon M Quigley - Freddie Clark - Me - Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finishing Nothing One big thing: Poor work entry means delivering less. Why it matters: Work Intake controls what a team works on and when they work on it. ...

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

Software Process and Measurement Cast

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

Software Process and Measurement Cast

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 - - - SusanParente - Me - Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Overwhelmed? Find your focus. Readers praise "Mastering Work Intake" for its practical, actionable advice. Learn to prioritize effectively and...

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

Software Process and Measurement Cast

Spamcast Spring Rewind 8 - Annual Panel Discussion 2024

Software Process and Measurement Cast

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 chaos. Buy a copy today! JRoss Publishing or Amazon. JRoss Publishing: Amazon: Original Show Notes: Another year has flown by, and 2025 is near. The SPaMCAST 844 features our year-end panel discussion. This year,...

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SPaMCAST 760 will feature an interview with Jonathan Hensley, Founder & CEO at EMERGE. Jonathan and I talked about digital transformations and engagement. The core boils down to people and alignment. This was an extremely refreshing interview! Let me know what you think.

Jonathon Hensley is co-founder and CEO of Emerge, a digital product consulting firm that works with companies to improve operational agility and customer experience. For more than two decades, Jonathon has helped startups, Fortune 100 brands, technology leaders, large regional health networks, non-profit organizations and more, transform their businesses by turning strategy, user needs and new technologies into valuable digital products and services. Jonathon writes and speaks about his experiences and insights from his career, and regularly hosts in-depth interviews with business leaders and industry insiders. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and two boys.

linkedin.com/in/jonathonhensley

emergeinteractive.com (Company)

productalignment.com (Company)

emergemobilefirst.com (Mobile First Podcast)

Re-Read Saturday News

First things second! Help me pick the next batch of books to be re-read. Pick two books from the poll below or email me at [email protected] if you have a different suggestion.

https://poll.fm/12416734

Back to first things! We completed our re-read of Team Topologies: Organizing Business And Technology Teams For Fast Flow this week. If you have (or ever will have) any input into how teams are formed and maintained you need to read this book at least once.

PS - buy a copy because you can’t borrow mine!

All of the Team Topologies re-read installments:

Week 1: Front Matter and Logistics – http://bit.ly/3nHGkW4

Week 2: The Problem With Org Charts – https://bit.ly/3zGGyQf

Week 3: Conway’s Law and Why It Matters – https://bit.ly/3muTVQE

Week 4: Team First Thinking – https://bit.ly/3H9xRSC

Week 5: Static Team Topologies – https://bit.ly/40Q6eF2

Week 6: The Four Fundamental Team Topologies (Part 1) – https://bit.ly/3VUI7EB

Week 7: The Four Fundamental Team Topologies (Part 2) – https://bit.ly/3I70dxa

Week 8: Choose Team-First Boundaries – https://bit.ly/43i8W8A

Week 9: Team Interaction Modes - https://bit.ly/3WR49Is

Week 10: Evolve Team Structures with Organizational Sensing - https://bit.ly/3NnIa9b

Week 11: Conclusion - https://bit.ly/3JhEaEw

Next SPaMCAST

In the Software Process and Measurement Cast 761, we will continue our exploration of critical thinking. In this installment, we will examine several of the attributes of critical thinking.

We will also have a visit from the QA Corner. Mr. Berriault brings his wisdom to the podcast.

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