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b'Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 125!\\nI recorded this Cast before the earthquake in Japan but did want to let all of\\xa0the SPaMCAST\\xa0friends and all of the people of Japan that my thoughts are with you.\\xa0\\nIn this week\\u2019s Software Process and Measurement Cast I feature a short entry I wrote on coaching, a comment on the blog entry on coaching and two calls to action.\\xa0 The paper on Agile is from Venus and PMOs from Mars will begin in SPaMCAST 127.\\xa0 The essay begins . . .\\nCoaching is a core agile technique, however the impact of the differing coaching technique has not been thoroughly understood which has meant that practices were driven based on individual style.\\xa0 That is until now.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Why is coaching important?\\xa0 Coaching is important because it can lead it to smoothly functioning organizations; higher productivity and profits.\\nCall to Action One:Last year I interviewed Bertrand Meyer about SEMAT (see at ). During the interview he indicated that one the reasons he was participating was to find a means to bridge the gap between practitioners and academia. The idea that there was a gap has been weighing on my mind since, to a great or lesser extent.\\xa0 So why do you think there is a gap?\\xa0 Is the gap (if it exists) driven by distrust or is that practitioners do not value input from academics?\\xa0 Your thoughts and ideas will help me frame a future essay.\\nCall to Action Two and Book Plug . . .Many Software Process and Measurement Cast Listeners have purchased co-authored by Murali Chemuturi and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing.\\xa0 Thank you!\\xa0 If you are one of those many listeners, please consider posting a review on Amazon or one of the many online book review sites.\\xa0 Reviews help sell books.\\xa0 So if you agreee with Robert C. Anderson, Director, Process Development and Quality Assurance, Computer Aid, Inc that "Mastering Software Project Management is a masterpiece of clarity, organization and depth of practical knowledge" why not let the world know with a review?\\nFinally do want me to sign a bookplate for your copy of the book?\\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!In SPaMCAST 126 I will feature my interview with Phillip A. LaPlante on his book Requirements Engineering for Software and Systems.\\xa0 This was a powerhouse interview on requirements; you will not want to miss it.'