To paraphrase Ghostbusters, critical thinking is the indispensable defense science of the next decade. Over the summer we have investigated the concept so we are better positioned to take part in a boisterous world. As decision-makers, the onus is on us to use critical thinking.

Also, Jeremy Berriault joins bringing his QA Corner to the podcast. In this installment, Jeremy discusses the difference between maturity and evolution. Do agile organizations mature or evolve?

Re-Read Saturday News

We have spent the majority of the summer re-reading Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die. While I didn’t take the book to the beach, I did take it to the porch! As with other re-reads, the content of the book has found its way into my writing and consulting practice. In the case of Made to Stick, several ideas and examples have made their way into my essays on critical thinking. The two themes work well together. As you consider sticky ideas you need a framework to test their veracity.

Buy a copy of the book and then catch up on the logistics of this re-read:

Week 1: Announcement and Logistics – https://bit.ly/46tn5Bz 

Week 2: Introduction – https://bit.ly/46CLmp1 

Week 3: Simple – https://bit.ly/3PZLWaq 

Week 4: Unexpected – https://bit.ly/43zfkaB 

Week 5: Concrete – https://bit.ly/3qcn1Gg 

Week 6: Credible – https://bit.ly/3Yo9aJo 

Week 7: Emotional – https://bit.ly/3QCAQbx 

Week 8: Stories – https://bit.ly/3sbk2yp 

Week 9: Epilogue – https://bit.ly/3P3jnIh 

Week 10: Final Thoughts – https://bit.ly/3z6zJaA 

Next SPaMCAST 

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 772 features our interview with Ahmed Wasfy. We will discuss the role of the engineering manager and how people learn the role. Being a good engineering manager requires more than a magic wand.