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

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

Author: Thomas M. Cagley Jr January 13, 2025 Duration: 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 for improving productivity and value – not the ultimate goal. We will also have a visit from Jeremy Berriault, the Evolutionary Agilist. Mr. Berriault and I discuss the distinction between manipulation and persuasion. Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! As the new year builds up steam, have you looked at your to-do list and said, "Oh my" (or something saltier)? I know I have. This is a symptom of a work intake issue. Whether you are reacting to your work or personal backlog, it's time to learn to take control! Buy a copy of Mastering Work Intake (your work-life balance will improve). Amazon (US) — https://lnkd.in/gPEHs3DE JRoss — https://lnkd.in/gWCSuYFf Do you want to test the water before spending your year-end bonus? Jeremy Willets and I offer free 30-minute "office hours" sessions. In these sessions, we'll facilitate helping to identify and create a plan to tackle one of your work intake challenges. Book time with us here: https://lnkd.in/gtEvtcJd Re-read Saturday News Now for something completely different. Over the past few years, I have contemplated philosophy in the context of work and life. Our re-reading of How To Be A Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci is just the tip of the iceberg. Today we take the second exit at the roundabout and start the read/re-read of Development as Freedom by Amartya Sen. Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 847 will feature a discussion with Pete Oliver-Krueger and Michael Dougherty. We will discuss their new book, Shift: From Product To People. Shift is a business novel of organizational change. I think you will find this an important view into change and transformation.

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
SPaMCAST Grand Finale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:31
Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast's final podcast. Today we have a treat, a radio play titled, Navigating the Silos or Playing a Game with House Rules written by David Herron and me. Over the years, Mr…
👫Living With The Manifesto, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 883 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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 to…
2025 Annual Panel, It's Like Dodgeball, SPaMCAST 882 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
Advice For You 25-Year-Old Self [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:22
What would you tell your 25-year-old self? It is the time of year for celebration and introspection. Why? If not now, then when? Our panel today features: Daniel Doiron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldoiron/ Jeremy…
Jetsons and Pinocchio - Work Life Balance, SPaMCAST 877 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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…
☠️Constraints and Friction Are Our Friends, SPaMCAST 876 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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…