Software Process and Measurement Cast
SPaMCAST explores the varied world of software process improvement and measurement. The cast covers topics that deal with the challenges found in information technology organizations as they grow and evolve.
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March 29, 2026 • 25 mins
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. Herron has been a boss, colleague, mentor, and most of all, a friend. The story unfolds in the aftermath of the late 1990s tech boom. Innovatech, a pioneer in construction software, once rode the wave of innovatio...
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February 1, 2026 • 40 mins
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 train...
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January 18, 2026 • 39 mins
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 today features: Daniel Doiron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldoiron/ Jeremy Willets - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremywillets/ Jon M Quigley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmquigley/ Freddie Clark - https://ww...
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January 4, 2026 • 61 mins
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...
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December 21, 2025 • 35 mins
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 Willets - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremywillets/ Jon M Quigley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmquigley/ Freddie Clark - https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddie-clark/ Me 🙂 - www.tomcagley.com Mastering Work Intak...
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December 7, 2025 • 39 mins
Involving Others in Personal Change Can Cause Problems. Involving others when changing a team or organization is unassailable. The same isn't true when changing yourself. Why this matters: Understanding boundaries and what you control is important for owning your own productivity. Our panel today features: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Daniel Doiron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldoiron/ Brad Bittorf- ...
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November 23, 2025 • 34 mins
Process Debt Swamps Platform Teams! Over-abstraction slows teams by INCREASING complexity. Why this matters: Profitability is HIGHLY related to productivity. Mark Fussell is the CEO of Diagrid, a cutting-edge company that simplifies building and scaling cloud-native applications. As the co-founder of Dapr (Distributed Application Runtime), Mark has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of modern application development by emp...
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November 9, 2025 • 41 mins
AI, the Future of Work, and Cybersecurity Are Intertwined! Why it matters: Business processes are being transformed, yielding opportunities and RISKS - leaders should be aware. Bio: Ephraim Ebstein is the CEO and Co-founder of FIT Solutions, LLC. Ephraim is not just another cybersecurity guy-he's a $30M entrepreneur who built two national companies from the ground up, and now helps business leaders turn tech headaches into growth e...
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October 26, 2025 • 39 mins
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 flows with: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Daniel Doiron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldoiron/ Jeremy Willets - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremywillets/ Brad Bittorf- https://www.link...
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October 12, 2025 • 41 mins
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 with: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Daniel Doiron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldoiron/ Me - www.tomcagley.com Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finis...
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September 28, 2025 • 41 mins
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 with: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Daniel Doiron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldoiron/ Me - www.tomcagley.com Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Starting Everything Means Finis...
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September 14, 2025 • 33 mins
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://berriaultandassoc...
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August 31, 2025 • 34 mins
We only have control over ourselves! The dichotomy of control. Why it matters: We have direct control over our thoughts, judgments, and actions, but external events, other people's opinions, and the outcomes of our actions are not directly within our control. When discussing problem statements, Jeremy Berriault stated, "stick with STIC." The alliteration was great! Our panel flows with: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassoci...
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August 17, 2025 • 29 mins
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, "measuring flow is a two-dimensional measure of a three-dimensional problem." Our panel flows with: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Freddie Clark - https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddie-clark/ Brad Bi...
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August 3, 2025 • 36 mins
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 joyful path: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Jon M Quigley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmquigley/ Brad Bittorf- https://www.linkedin.com/in/bittorfbradley/ Me - www.tomcagley.com Mas...
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July 20, 2025 • 36 mins
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? Panelists include: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Jeremy Willets - https://www.jeremywillets.com/ Jon M Quigley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmquigley/ Brad Bittorf- https://www.link...
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July 6, 2025 • 38 mins
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? Panelists include: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Jeremy Willets - https://www.jeremywillets.com/ Jon M Quigley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmquigley/ Freddie Clark - https://www.linked...
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June 22, 2025 • 31 mins
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 organizations. To keep up, employees need to see the future and take action. Panelists include: Jeremy Beeriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Jeremy Willets - https://www.jeremywillets.com/ Brad Bittorf- https...
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June 22, 2025 • 31 mins
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June 22, 2025 • 31 mins
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 organizations. To keep up, employees need to see the future and take action. Panelists include: Jeremy Beeriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Jeremy Willets - https://www.jeremywillets.com/ Brad Bittorf- https...
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