The Life, Universe, and Laughter, An Interview With Anthony Mersino, SPaMCAST 884

The Life, Universe, and Laughter, An Interview With Anthony Mersino, SPaMCAST 884

Author: Thomas M. Cagley Jr February 2, 2026 Duration: 40:59
42, not 67, is still the answer. We begin the end of a 20-year run today. SPaMCAST 884 will mark the planned end of new interview content. There are several pieces of content that we still have to publish. Still to come: An audio play written by David Herron and me. The SPaMCAST players provided the voice talent! A review of several podcasts that changed my professional life. A retrospective. Anthony's Bio Anthony coaches and trains Agile Leaders to help them understand Agile and Scrum and how to create an environment where people come first, productivity is high and teamwork is effective and enjoyable. He is also the author of two books, Agile Project Management and Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers. Website: https://www.vitalitychicago.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonymersino/ 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! We will have a short hiatus, 2 or 3 weeks, before the audio drama lands!

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

Software Process and Measurement Cast
Podcast Episodes
Design Thinking, A Conversation with Steven Schkolne, SPaMCAST 808 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:12
SPaMCAST 808 features our discussion with Steven Schkolne. We talk about design thinking and about how design thinking impacts users and user satisfaction. We answer what happens when a design thinker builds a business.…
Why Write Mastering Work Intake? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:23
Why write Mastering Work Intake? Because Jeremy Willets and Tom Cagley decided maybe things could be different. That just chanting "stop starting and stop finishing" wasn't enough. Our book provides the reader with ideas…
Mastering Work Intake - What is Work Intake? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:49
Our video provides a quick overview of Work Intake and its importance. Enjoy and let's discuss the concept. Learn to solve IT's dirtiest secret — work intake. Stop ignoring it. Start fixing it. Today we are also announci…