SPaMCAST 167 - The Case Against Multitasking

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

b'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!'