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Software Process and Measurement Cast


The Software Process and Measurement Cast provides a forum to explore the varied world of software process improvement and measurement.  The SPaMCast covers topics that deal the challenges how work is done in information technology organizations as they grow and evolve.  The show combines commentaries, interviews and your feedback to serve up ideas, options, opinions, advice and even occasionally facts. 

 

Sep 14, 2025

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 - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ 

Jeremy Willets - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremywillets/ 

Jon M Quigley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmquigley/ 

Daniel Doiron -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldoiron/ 

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

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Constraints and Friction Are Our Friends

Constraints and fiction are required to generate interest in process improvement.

Why this matters: The lack of friction leads to overuse - the tragedy of the commons.

The SPaMCAST 876 will post on September 28th. If you would like to participate in the panel discussions, email me at spamcastinfo@gmail.com.