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Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 121!\nIn this week\u2019s Software Process and Measurement Cast we revist an essay originally broadcast in SPaMCAST 2.\xa0 We revisit the essay because I believe the events in TUnisia and Egypt over the past few weeks have driven the point home that\xa0 gates can impact the value of IT.\nThe essay begins . . .\nA few weeks ago (now three years later) I attended a lecture by Jared Diamond.\xa0 His lecture was in support of his book. (2005).\xa0 The ideas in the book concern the anthropology of societies however they are equally relevant to why process improvement programs succeed or fail.\xa0 Two of the ideas Dr. Diamond put forth on why societies collapse that are instantly germane to SPI programs were:\n\u2022\xa0Elites isolate themselves, and\u2022\xa0An inability to reassess core values\nCan anyone say gates or silos?\nBook Plug . . . co-authored by Murali Chemuturi and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing has hit the bookshelves!\xa0 According to Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc, "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge." If you a project manager or know project managers buy yourself a copy and a second to lend co-workers!\xa0 PS -- Want me to sign a bookplate for your copy?\xa0 Email me and include a picture of you with your copy of the book and I will send you a personalized, signed bookplate!\nContact information for the Software Process and Measurement CastEmail:\xa0 Voicemail:\xa0 +1-206-888-6111Website: Twitter: Facebook:\xa0 \nCheck out my blog and show notes for upcoming conferences and webinars!\nNext!The Metrics Minute entry on burn down charts will appear in SPaMCAST 123.\xa0 The SPaMCAST 122 will feature my interview with Ted Theodoropoulos. Ted and I discussed technical debt.\xa0 Ted has some great ideas on expanding the defintion of technical debt and why taking a broad view matters . . . alot.