2025 Annual Panel, It's Like Dodgeball, SPaMCAST 882

2025 Annual Panel, It's Like Dodgeball, SPaMCAST 882

Author: Thomas M. Cagley Jr January 5, 2026 Duration: 1:01:02
Another trip around the sun! This year's topics are drawn from a talk by Neil Postman: "All technological change is a trade-off. Technology giveth and technology taketh away." - Do we control the risk? "There is a common tendency to think of our technological creations as if they were God-given, as if they were a part of the natural order of things." - WHY? What will 2026 bring? Our panel today features: Daniel Doiron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldoiron/ Jeremy Willets - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremywillets/ Susan Parente - linkedin.com/in/susanparente Freddie Clark - https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddie-clark/ Jeremy Berriault- berriaultandassociates.com Me 🙂 - www.tomcagley.com 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 delivering the wrong work. Chaotic work intake costs organizations money and time. Zoom in: Mastering Work Intake by Jeremy Willets and Tom Cagley provides the reader with ideas, principles, actionable advice, worksheets, and examples to deliver more value. Buy a copy! JRoss Publishing: https://bit.ly/474ul6G Amazon: https://amzn.to/4236013 Next! 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?

Hosted by Thomas M. Cagley Jr., Software Process and Measurement Cast is a thoughtful look at how IT teams actually work and improve. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a grounded conversation on the real-world mechanics of building better software, from the initial code commit to the final deployment. Each episode digs into the practicalities of process improvement and the meaningful use of measurement, tackling the specific hurdles that technology groups face as they scale and adapt. You'll hear discussions that get into the weeds of managing projects, evolving team structures, and implementing changes that stick. The Software Process and Measurement Cast serves as a reliable resource for anyone involved in the lifecycle of software development, from engineers and project managers to leaders steering their organizations through growth. Tune in for a candid exploration of the systems and metrics that shape successful IT outcomes, delivered with a focus on actionable insights rather than fleeting trends. This podcast provides a steady, informed perspective on the ongoing journey of organizational evolution in the tech space.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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☠️No Dead Careers Here, SPaMCAST 875 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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 ha…
🚣Flow, Flow and More Flow,  A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 873 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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, "measu…
Nerd Joy,  A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 872 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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…
When Management Won't Buy In,  A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 871 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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? P…
Habits Stink,  A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 870 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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…
AI - The Death Of Specialization? A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 869 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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 org…
AI - The Death Of Specialization? A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 869 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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 org…
Spamcast Spring Rewind 8 - Annual Panel Discussion 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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…