All posts by: Thomas Cagley

Made to Stick, Re-read Saturday, Week 4, Chapter 2, Unexpected

And now for something completely different…is both the title of the 1971 movie by Monty Python and the Fly Circus and a hint at Chapter 2’s of Made to Stick:... Read More

Made to Stick, Re-read Saturday, Week 3, Chapter 1, Simple

Simple is the first principle of making something sticky. It is also the title of chapter 1 of Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die. There are... Read More

SPaMCAST 763 – Using Critical Thinking, Time Is Money, Essays and Conversations

We open the Software Process and Measurement Cast 763 with an application of critical thinking. Can you see the Great Wall of China from space? Urban legends say yes, Chip... Read More

SPaMCAST 762 – Is AI The End Of Project Management, A Panel With Paul Clapis, Susan Parente, Michael Milutis, and Mark Tolbert

In the Software Process and Measurement Cast 762, we host a panel discussion on the impact of AI on project management prospects. The panel of Paul Clapis, Susan Parente, Michael... Read More

Made to Stick, Re-read Saturday, Week 1, Book Selection and Logistics

The votes are in and we have a near tie for the top spot. I decided to re-read Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip... Read More

SPaMCAST 761 – Logical Fallacies, QA Audit In Agile, Essays and Conversations

In the Software Process and Measurement Cast 761 we continue our exploration of critical thinking. In this installment, we examine logical fallacies. The logic in logical fallacies is incorrect whether... Read More

Re-read Saturday Poll and Interlude

The Re-read Saturday has been a feature of the Software Process and Measurement blog since 2013 (7 Habits of Highly Effective People was the first book). This week we are... Read More

SPaMCAST 760 – Alignment and People, An Interview With Jonathan Hensley

SPaMCAST 760 will feature an interview with Jonathan Hensley, Founder & CEO at EMERGE. Jonathan and I talked about digital transformations and engagement. The core boils down to people and... Read More

Team Topologies, Re-read Saturday, Week 11 – Conclusion The Next-Generation Digital Operating Model

Today we complete the re-read of Team Topologies. The last chapter is titled “Conclusion: The Next-Generation Digital Operating Model. This chapter ties all of the themes of the book together... Read More

Hierarchy, Fatalism, And Engagement Are Intertwined – Reactions

he ideas of hierarchy, engagement, and fatalism struck a nerve within the SPaMCAST family. To a person, the prevailing attitude is that hierarchy has value but only to a point.... Read More