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SPaMCAST 761 - Logical Fallacies, QA Audit In Agile, Essays and Conversations

Release Date: 06/25/2023

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

Software Process and Measurement Cast

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 played a pivotal role in shaping the future of modern application development by empowering developers to build resilient, distributed systems with ease. With decades of experience in the software industry, Mark has been a driving...

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

Software Process and Measurement Cast

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 from the ground up, and now helps business leaders turn tech headaches into growth engines. .IG: @kingspear @fitsolutionsllc Web Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finishing Nothing One big thing:...

Jetsons and Pinocchio - Work Life Balance, SPaMCAST 877

Software Process and Measurement Cast

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 - Daniel Doiron - Jeremy Willets - - 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. ...

☠️Constraints and Friction Are Our Friends, SPaMCAST 876

Software Process and Measurement Cast

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 - Daniel Doiron - 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 prioritization leads to...

☠️Constraints and Friction Are Our Friends, SPaMCAST 876

Software Process and Measurement Cast

☠️No Dead Careers Here, SPaMCAST 875

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...

More Episodes

In the Software Process and Measurement Cast 761 we continue our exploration of critical thinking. In this installment, we examine logical fallacies. The logic in logical fallacies is incorrect whether by design or misinterpretation. You need to be prepared.

This week, Jeremy Berriault brings a discussion of QA Audit in agile to the QA Corner. Are QA Audits a logical fallacy?

Re-Read Saturday News

The Re-read Saturday has been a feature of the Software Process and Measurement blog since 2013 (7 Habits of Highly Effective People was the first book). This week we are still in the process of choosing the next book or books (we chose three last time), therefore we have a bit of an interlude today. I need your input to make the final cut! Please provide your input using the poll below.

https://poll.fm/12416734

In the interim catch up on the re-read of Team Topologies: Organizing Business And Technology Teams For Fast Flow. 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 762, we will share a panel discussing the impact of AI on the future of project management. A boon or a bane? Let the conversation begin.

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