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b'Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 156!\\nThe SPaMCAST 156 features my interview with Linda Rising. \\xa0One word, AGILE! \\xa0Another word, IMPORTANT! \\xa0\\nLinda Rising has a Ph.D. from Arizona State University. Her background includes university teaching as well as work in industry in the areas of telecommunications, avionics, and strategic weapons systems. She is an internationally known presenter on topics related to agile development, patterns, retrospectives, and the change process. She is the author of numerous articles (www.lindarising.org) and has published four books: \\xa0Design Patterns in Communications, The Pattern Almanac 2000, and A Patterns Handbook. Her latest book, written with Dr. Mary Lynn Manns, is titled Fearless Change: Patterns for introducing new ideas.\\n\\nInterested in sponsoring the SPaMCAST?\\nIf you are interested in being a sponsor please contact me at SPaMCASTinfo@gmail.com for a rate sheet or to discuss options.\\n\\nShameless Ad for my book!\\xa0\\nMastering 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."\\nHave you bought your copy?\\nContact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast\\nEmail: \\xa0spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoicemail: \\xa0+1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook: \\xa0http://bit.ly/16fBWV\\n\\nNext!\\nSPaMCAST 157 will feature Part 2 on Systems, Systems Thinking and Process Improvement. \\xa0The essay is focused on the big picture and you should be too!!'