The Software Process and Measurement Cast 798 features my interview with Steve Taplin of Sonatafy Technology. Steve and I discussed the nuances and benefits of nearshore software development. Steve also provided his thoughts on why building an uplifting culture both inside and outside the organization reaps powerful rewards for everyone it touches.

Steve Taplin leads Sonatafy Technology as its CEO, bringing an entrepreneurial flair and inspirational leadership to the forefront of nearshore software development. His career is marked by a series of successful business scalings, showcasing his ability to tackle complex challenges within the tech industry. Steve’s expertise spans across critical business domains, driving Sonatafy to excel in delivering top-tier software solutions.

 Contact Information:

www.sonatafy.com

linkedin.com/in/stevetaplin

Re-read Saturday News

This week we put a bow on our re-read of Actionable Agile Metrics Volume II, Advanced Topics in Predictability with a few final thoughts. This book has earned a place on my useful bookshelf. The quote from last week sums up my rationale for Re-read Saturday.  “We take action because of our relentless pursuit of improvement. That is what professionalism is all about.”

Next week we will begin our re-read of Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport. 

Buy a copy and get reading – Actionable Agile Metrics Volume II, Advanced Topics in Predictability.  

Week 1: Re-read Logistics and Preface https://bit.ly/4adgxsC

Week 2: Wilt The Stilt and Definition of Variation https://bit.ly/4aldwGN

Week 3: Variation and Predictability  – https://bit.ly/3tAVWhq 

Week 4: Process Behavior Charts Part 1https://bit.ly/3Huainr

Week 5: Process Behavior Charts Part 2https://bit.ly/424O5Wc 

Week 6: How Much Data?https://bit.ly/47GVP24 

Week 7: Detecting Signalshttps://bit.ly/3SjwfdO 

Week 8: XmR Charts and the Four Basic Metrics of Flowhttps://bit.ly/48j5AU9 

Week 9: Myths and Other Considerationshttps://bit.ly/3SvfgVU 

Week 10: VoP, VoC, Predictability, Monte Carlohttps://bit.ly/3UGdxzT  

Week 11: Different Sampling Methods and 85 Percent or Busthttps://bit.ly/48paPlu 

Week 12: Scaling Monte Carlo and A Parting Thoughthttps://bit.ly/433nvx7    

Week 13: Final Thoughts – https://bit.ly/3It9OOy                                                                                                               

Next SPaMCAST 

The SPaMCAST 799 will feature an essay on why all communication is not collaboration. Like all trendy words, we are confusing the meaning and in the process losing the value of the act. One final thought before next week, just because you allow time for Q&A, a talk at an All Hands Meeting is not collaboration even if you say it is. 

We will also have a visit from Jon M Quigley and his Alpha and Omega of Product Development column.

A little foreshadowing… SPaMCAST 800 will feature Johanna Rothman, Jeremy Willets, and me.