Sun, 13 May 2012
Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 185! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 186 features my interview with Jo Ann Sweeney. We discussed using social media as a tool to support communications inside and outside projects. It was great to have Jo Ann back on the Cast. I recommend going back to SPaMCAST 138 to listen to our earlier interview after listening to this interview! Jo Ann Sweeney is a communications consultant who helps transformation teams win the support of their sponsors, senior executives and end users. She is known for her ability to help teams understand the change from their audiences’ perspectives, as well as developing communication activities that catch their interest. Jo Ann specialises in helping clients develop activities that take audiences on a journey from awareness, through understanding, to support, involvement and commitment. Teams are able to deliver sticky change. Programmes have spanned skills development, product launches, office relocations, redundancies and redeployment, business process re-engineering, political lobbying, technology rollouts and brand makeovers for corporates, government departments and charities. Jo Ann shares her knowledge and experience online through the CommsAbilities blog [www.commsabilities.com/blog.asp], Worth Working Summiit [www.worthworkingsummit.com] and the Communicating Projects System [www.sweeneycomms.com/communicating-projects] She has more than 25 years experience and is a trained journalist, chartered marketer and fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, fellow of the Institute of Internal Communications and member of the Institute of Directors. A special Offer from Jo Ann to SPaMCAST listeners! http://www.sweeneycomms.com/communicating-projects/specialoffer Also we talked about RSA Animation which can be found at More Contact Information: Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Next The Software Process and Measurement Cast 187 will feature an essay on the role of the PMO in Agile Estimation. I hope we will all still be friends when I am done. Direct download: SPaMCAST_186_-_Jo_Ann_Sweeny_Social_Media_and_Project_Communications.mp3 Category:Project Management -- posted at: 9:00 PM |
Sun, 29 April 2012
Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 184! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 184 features my interview with Steve Boronski. We discussed PRINCE2® (PRojects IN Controlled Environments), which is a widely used project management method that navigates you through the essentials for running a project.PRINCE2 is a de facto standard developed and used extensively by the UK government and is widely recognised and used in the private sector, both in the UK and internationally. Steve's Bio: Steve is a Project and Programme Management professional with many years practical experience developed in both the public and private sectors. He specialises in IT enabled Business Change assisting many organisations to use a structured approach to their business changes, from Portfolio to Programme and Project delivery mechanisms. Steve now spends most of his time travelling the world, training and consulting, helping people to learn and apply PRINCE2®, MSP® and P3O® all Best Practice Guidance freely available from the UK Cabinet Office for worldwide application. Contact Information: Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Next The Software Process and Measurement Cast 185 will feature my essay titled the "Narcissism of Small Differences." This essay is based on comments made by Corey Haines in the SPaMCAST 182. Direct download: SPaMCAST_184_-_Steve_Boronski_Prince2_Project_Management.mp3 Category:Project Management -- posted at: 9:00 PM |
Sun, 30 October 2011
Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 158! The SPaMCAST 158 features my interview with Peter Taylor. We discussed his book The Lazy Project Manager. Peter and I discussed how to be an effective and effiecent project manager and still have a balanced life! Peter is a dynamic and commercially astute professional who has achieved notable success in Project Management. His background is in project management across three major business areas over the last 26 years, MRP/ERP systems with various software houses and culminating in his current role with Infor, Business Intelligence (BI) with Cognos, and product lifecycle management (PLM) with Siemens. He has spent the last 7 years leading PMOs and developing project managers and is now focusing on project based services development with Infor. He is also an accomplished communicator and leader and is a professional speaker as well as the author of ‘The Lazy Project Manager’ (Infinite Ideas) and ‘Leading Successful PMOs’ (Gower) and ‘The Lazy Winner’ (Infinite Ideas). More information can be found at www.thelazyprojectmanager.com and www.thelazywinner.com – and through his free podcasts in iTunes. Also, if you are interested in getting published, check out the ‘Get Published’ site – www.pmpublished.com Peter's email address: Peter.Taylor@infor.com Special Offer: Peter has also provided two copies of The Lazy Project Manager for Software Process and Management listeners. I will draw two names at random (not random names) on November 27th and Peter will send the winners a copy. To participate send an email to spamcastinfo@gmail.com with the subject line "Lazy Project Manager." Include you full shipping address. Shameless Ad for my book! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Next! SPaMCAST 159 will probably feature an essay on systems think but it might be an essay on the impact of fear . . .either will very interesting! Direct download: SPaMCAST_158_-_Peter_Taylor_The_Lazy_Project_Manager.mp3 Category:Project Management -- posted at: 9:00 PM |
Sun, 18 September 2011
Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 151! The SPaMCAST 152 will features an interview with Ron Rosenhead. We discussed all things project management! Are you a project manager, know a project manager or are looking for project management training? This interview is for you! Ron's Bio: Ron Rosenhead is and has been the Chief Executive Officer for Project Agency – a London based project management training and consultancy company While working on a major change programme Ron realised that managers were given huge business change projects but had received no specific training to support them. He set about rectifying this providing them with a range of events which supported them and the change programme. This was a turning point in his career and for the last 16 years Ron has run Project Agency a company dedicated to supporting organisations who want to increase the probability of project success. He has a passion for developing project management skills of professional staff. He is always looking for ways of tackling blockages to learning and ultimately effective delivery of projects. He speaks at conferences, runs training events, consults and writes all in the area of project management. He is a graduate and post graduate and a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts. Ron's Contact Data: Interested in sponsoring the Software Process and Measurment Cast? Please contact me at SPaMCASTinfo@gmail.com for a rate sheet or to discuss options. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: spamcastinfo@gmail.com Next! SPaMCAST 153 will feature an essay discussing system thinking and process improvement! Direct download: SPaMCAST_152_-_Ron_Rosenhead_Project_Management.mp3 Category:Project Management -- posted at: 9:00 PM |
Sun, 12 June 2011
Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 138! SPaMCAST 138 features my interview with Jo Ann Sweeney. I think we would all agree that communication is an important tool for taming the clash of organizational perspectives, for creating a platform for collaboration or in other words for making projects work. Our interview covered these points and more and is a must for all of my listeners! Meet Jo Ann Sweeney Some years ago my husband and I were having an argument. We had opposite views and seemed to be going round in circles. I couldn’t understand why. Then the penny dropped. It was all about perspective. He sees things in black and white; I see in shades of grey. Once he realised I understood his point of view he expected me to agree with him. For him my understanding equalled agreement. Since then I’ve come to realise this same clash of perspectives happens in organisations all the time. Leaders and employees have very different outlooks that can undermine the whole organisation. Either they trust each other’s perspectives and are willing to collaborate. Or they use up huge amounts of energy trying to coerce each other – creating frustration, resistance, delays and escalating costs. In my 25+ years with multinationals, SMEs, government departments and charities I’ve come to realise this is all about relationships of trust. And about people listening to and understanding each other; being willing to put themselves in other people’s shoes. Today I lead Sweeney Communications , a consultancy dedicated to helping communicators and project professionals deliver communication activities that build trust and rapport with their audiences both internally and externally. My role invariably is as a catalyst, asking the difficult questions that help clients understand what their leaders expect of them. Then holding their hands while they win the buy-in of key people – executives, team members, government, customers. Much of what I’m learning I share through the CommsAbilities blog and ezine ; and the annual virtual Worth Working Summit Jo Ann Sweeney is a chartered marketer and trained journalist, and a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and of the Institute of Internal Communication.
Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received great unsolicited reviews and the book has been picked up as a text book for university level work. Have you bought your copy?
Direct download: SPaMCAST_138_-_Jo_Ann_Sweeney_Communication.mp3 Category:Project Management -- posted at: 9:00 PM |
Sun, 6 March 2011
Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 124 SPaMCAST 124 features my interview with Gerard "Jerry" Hill. Gerald and I talked about his book The Complete Project Management Methodology and Toolkit specifically and project management generally. A ton of good advice on instituting project management methodology in any organization. Gerard Hill is the Principal of Hill Consulting Group, and has more than 25 years experience in project management practice design and implementation, information systems integration, and business process engineering. His specialty is enabling businesses to gain and sustain a competitive edge through development and implementation of total-practice project management solutions. He has conceived and constructed processes and practices that have enabled Fortune 100 and other client organizations to realize maximum benefit from their investment in project management. Prior to introducing Hill Consulting Group, Mr. Hill was with ESI International, where he served as Vice President of Technical Services. His work included responsibility for international consulting programs, technical product design and development, and knowledge management. Mr. Hill’s broad competencies are based in an extensive educational background that includes a bachelor degree in Applied Mathematics (NC State University), a master degree in Human Resource Management/Organization Development (Pepperdine University), and completion of the Advanced Management Program for Executives (Duke University, Fuqua School of Business). Mr. Hill also holds a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from The George Washington University, and he is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) by the Project Management Institute. Mr. Hill is author of two books: The Complete Project Management Office Handbook, 2nd Edition, Auerbach Publications, 2007 (752pp), and The Complete Project Management Methodology and Toolkit, CRC Press, 2009 (520pp); which includes 96 tools on CD. Email: Ghill@HillConsultingGroup.com
Attending:SEPG NA in Portland, Oregon, March 21-24, 2011 http://www.sei.cmu.edu/sepg/na/2011/index.cfm If you are attending and would like to get together just drop me a note, text, tweet or phone call! Shameless Ad for my book!
Direct download: SPaMCAST_124_-_Gerard_Hill_The_Complete_Project_Management_Methodology_and_Toolkit.mp3 Category:Project Management -- posted at: 10:00 PM |
Sun, 23 January 2011
Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 118. SPaMCAST 118 features my interview with Elizabeth Harrin author of Social Media for Project Managers and the influential blog A Girl’s Guide to Project Management. Elizabeth and I had a wonderful conversation about how social media can improve project and project manager performance. Elizabeth Harrin, BA (Hons), MA, MBCS is an author and portfolio manager living and working in London. She has a decade of experience in projects. Elizabeth has led a variety of IT and process improvement projects including e-commerce and communications developments. She is also experienced in managing business change, having spent eight years working in financial services (including two based in Paris, France). She writes the award-winning blog, A Girl’s Guide to Project Management and is author of Project Management in the Real World and Social Media for Project Managers. She is also a founding member of PMI’s New Media Council. Blog: www.pm4girls.co.uk Shameless Ad for my book! Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Next!
Direct download: SPaMCAST_118_-_Elizabeth_Harrin_Social_Media_for_Project_Managers.mp3 Category:Project Management -- posted at: 10:00 PM |
Mon, 15 June 2009
Show 61 concludes a two part interview with Phil Stubbington. We discussed how to fix troubled projects. The interview chocked full of useful ideas for dealing with issues that if not taken care of that could be career limiting.Phil is a 42 year old highly reliable and trustworthy PROGRAMME DIRECTOR / MANAGER with an exceptional delivery track record. His most recent experience gained at DHL, EXEL, DELL, ORANGE BUSINESS SERVICES and RANK XEROX. Phil is very much a self starter, he is a constant improver with a strong client/customer centred approach who over delivers to measurably world class performance levels. He excels as a troubleshooter, he is a charismatic and motivational leader with great communication skills, is flexible, very approachable and says it “as it is”. Equally comfortable and successful dealing with clients and team members at all levels including CxOs. Contact information: Email: philip.stubbington@ntlworld.com Website: http://www.twygrove.net/ Tell a friend about the Software Process and Measurement Cast and show them how to subscribe. Let me know and I will acknowledge you on the next show! The essay is titled “Using Functional Metrics in Agile Estimation, Part 1". In the essay we begin exploring how to synthesize different methodologies and frameworks to create a process that is better than the sum of its parts and get better estimates to boot. Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast is an interview with Tom Graves. We discussed architecture and how architecture affects every part of the organization. Very powerful stuff. Direct download: SPAMCAST_61_-_Stubbington_Part_2_Troubled_Projects_Agile_Estimation.mp3 Category:Project Management -- posted at: 9:54 PM |
Sun, 17 May 2009
Show 59 begins a two part interview with Phil Stubbington. We discussed how to fix troubled projects. The interview chocked full of useful ideas for dealing with issues that if not taken care of that could be career limiting.Phil is a 42 year old highly reliable and trustworthy PROGRAMME DIRECTOR / MANAGER with an exceptional delivery track record. His most recent experience gained at DHL, EXEL, DELL, ORANGE BUSINESS SERVICES and RANK XEROX. Phil is very much a self starter, he is a constant improver with a strong client/customer centred approach who over delivers to measurably world class performance levels. He excels as a troubleshooter, he is a charismatic and motivational leader with great communication skills, is flexible, very approachable and says it “as it is”. Equally comfortable and successful dealing with clients and team members at all levels including CxOs. Contact information: Email: philip.stubbington@ntlworld.com Website: http://www.twygrove.net/ Tell a friend about the Software Process and Measurement Cast and show them how to subscribe. Let me know and I will acknowledge you on the next show! The essay is titled “Models, Models Everywhere”. The proliferation of models, tools and frameworks leaves me asking the question what is the goal you are attempting to achieve with your particular witches brew or models you are using? If you don’t know, you should. Join the SPaMCAST’s community by joining the SPaMCAST Facebook page and get involved!!!! http://tinyurl.com/62z5el There are a number of ways to share your thoughts with SPaMCAST: • Email SPaMCAST at spamcastinfo@gmail.com • Voice messages can be left at 1-206-888-6111 • Twitter – www.twitter.com/tcagley • BLOG – www.tcagley.wordpress.com • FACEBOOK!!!! Software Process and Measurement http://tinyurl.com/62z5el Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will begin an interview with Medha Umarji. We discussed her work on gauging metrics acceptance using a Metrics Acceptance Model she developed. Medha is a PhD candidate in the Dept. of Information Systems at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Direct download: SPaMCAST_59_-_Stubbington_Troubled_Projects_Models.mp3 Category:Project Management -- posted at: 9:15 PM |
Sun, 16 December 2007
SPaMCAST 23 - Rothman,
Project Management , Traceability ** I believe I am back on track
since the motherboard failure. We should
be back on track for delivering your favorite process improvement and
measurement content every other week! ** Show 23 features an interview with Johanna Rothman.
The interview is titled, “Project
Management in the Post Waterfall World".
While the title is a bit fanciful I would suggest that the ideas
espoused are very powerful and pertinent to how work is done and managed. Johanna Rothman consults, speaks, and writes on
managing high-technology product development. She assists managers, teams, and
organizations to become more effective by applying her pragmatic approaches to
the issues of project management, risk management, and people management. She’s
helped Engineering organizations, IT organizations, and startups hire technical
people, manage projects, and release successful products faster. Johanna is the author of Manage It! Your Guide to
Modern, Pragmatic Project Management, the coauthor (with Esther Derby) of
Behind Closed Doors, Secrets of Great Management, and the author of Hiring the
Best Knowledge Workers, Techies & Nerds: The Secrets and Science of Hiring
Technical People. Johanna is a host and session leader at the Amplifying Your
Effectiveness (AYE) conference. The AYE site is http://www.ayeconference.com Here are the links to Joanna’s books and blogs: Manage It! Your Guide to Modern, Pragmatic Project
Management: <http://www.pragprog.com/titles/jrpm> Behind Closed Doors: Secrets of Great
Management: <http://www.pragprog.com/titles/rdbcd> Hiring The Best Knowledge Workers, Techies &
Nerds: The Secrets & Science of Hiring Technical People: <http://www.dorsethouse.com/books/hire.html> Hiring Technical People blog <http://www.jrothman.com/blog/htp> Managing Product Development blog <http://www.jrothman.com/blog/mpd> The essay
is titled is the synopsis of “Traceability:
A Radical Approach Based on User Involvement." I am excited as I have
finally completed the essay and I think it adds a lot to the discussion of
traceability and tailoring. I will push entire document out on the
SPaMCAST feed later this week. The text of the synopsis can be found at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Comments and corrections are welcome. There are a number of ways to share your thoughts . .
Future
Events and the next . . . I
have a couple of free webinars coming up in early 2008. The first is “Getting Performance Improvement
Out of Your Software Process Improvement" on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:00 AM
- 11:30 AM EDT And
the second is titled “A Cost Effective Approach to Enterprise Wide Software
Process Improvement" May 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Eastern Time More
information and registration information can be found at http://www.itmpi.org/webinars/ Next Software Process and Measurement Cast: The
next Software Process and Measurement Cast features an interview with Marilyn
Edelson of IT Decisions Coaching (ITDC).
We will be discussing unlocking the door of success via coach, mentoring
and goals just in time to plan the New Year Direct download: SPaMCAST_23_-_Rothman_Project_Management__Traceability.mp3 Category:Project Management -- posted at: 10:00 PM |
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Software Process and Measurement Cast (Project Management)
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