SPaMCAST 167 - The Case Against Multitasking

Published: Jan. 1, 2012, 10 p.m.

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 167! \xa0Happy News Years!The SPaMCAST 167 features an essay titled The Case Against Multitasking. The essay\xa0begins:\nTo multitask or not to multitask, that is the question. \xa0Whether 'tis nobler in the\xa0mind to suffer the slings and arrows of mono-tasking or to take arms against a sea\xa0of trouble and by opposing do more...at least appear to do more. \xa0Is the discussion\xa0of mono-tasking versus multitasking a tempest in a teapot, a true productivity\xa0killer or perhaps are we really discussing how we segment work? \xa0Depending on how\xa0you define the word, I believe it is the later. \xa0The problem is that like so many\xa0other words we have conflated a number of concepts into a broader idea.\xa0\n\nInterested in becoming a radio star?If you are interested in reviewing tools or books? \xa0Drop me a note at\xa0spamcastinfo@gmail.com\nShameless Ad for my book!\xa0\n co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We\xa0have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that\xa0software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team."\xa0Have you bought your copy?\nContact information for the Software Process and Measurement CastEmail: \xa0spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoicemail: \xa0+1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook: \xa0http://bit.ly/16fBWV\nNext\xa0\nThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 168 will feature my interview with Bill\xa0Smith and his Twitter alterego @CMMIROX. We discussed CMMI training, marketing\xa0change and other topics that will enlighten 2012!