May 12, 2019
SPaMCAST 546 features our interview with Michael Milutis. Michael and I talk about putting people back in charge of their careers. Michael provides advice that every listener can put to use immediately and in the long run.
Michael’s Bio:
Michael Milutis is an INFP and IT generalist committed to human capital development and continuous learning within a shifting technology landscape.
He works with technology organizations from around the world to develop innovative learning cultures and he coaches individuals and teams so that they can develop continuously, grow personally, and realize their highest potential.
Since 1997, Michael has worked in marketing, new business development, and L&D for Computer Aid, Inc (CAI), an international IT services and support firm. He is also the creator and director of CAI’s "Great IT Professional", an organization devoted to continuous learning and career development within the global IT community.
Michael speaks around the world and his keynote presentations focus on digital transformation, adapting to change, continuous learning, workforce engagement, corporate mindfulness, and human self-actualization.
You can connect with him on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmilutis
Re-Read Saturday News
This week we re-read Chapter 3 of Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. One of the core themes in this chapter is the concept of ego depletion. Ego depletion is a theory that self-control, as a form of system 2 thinking, draws from a finite pool of mental resources. When the pool is low, so is self-control. Whether the triggering mechanism is ego depletion or something else is not as important as the observable impact – when people are under mental stress they don’t always make the most thoughtful decisions.
If you do not have a favorite, dog-eared copy of Thinking, Fast and Slow, please buy a copy. Using the links in this blog entry helps support the blog and its alter-ego, The Software Process and Measurement Cast. Buy a copy on Amazon, It’s time to get reading!
The installments:
Week 1: Logistics and Introduction - http://bit.ly/2UL4D6h
Week 2: The Characters Of The Story - http://bit.ly/2PwItyX
Week 3: Attention and Effort - http://bit.ly/2H45x5A
Week 4: The Lazy Controller - http://bit.ly/2LE3MQQ
Next SPaMCAST
SPaMCAST 547 will return to our standard staggered approach with an essay on work entry. The majority of work entry problems are caused by eight problems. The eight problems often occur in clusters and are a reflection of organizational culture. Knowing that there are eight problems is useful when they can be recognized.
We will also hear from Kim Pries, the Software Sensei!