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b'Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 191!\\nThe SPaMCAST 191 features part 2 of my essay "Who Owns Estimation In Agile Projects?" \\xa0Haven\'t listened to ? \\xa0Click the link!\\nPart two begins:\\xa0\\nWhat does ownership mean in terms of accountability and responsibility? \\xa0When something belongs to you or is directly related to your actions, accountability and responsibility are directly inferable. \\xa0Unfortunately, even though we are quick to assign ownership, responsibility and accountability we fail to ask, who really should own an estimate or whether they can be \\xa0 accountable for the estimate if they can\\u2019t do the work or control those that do. \\xa0In corporate environments, ownership is generally not about ensuring the best flow of information but rather who can be pilloried when an estimate is missed. \\xa0Sound like hyperbole? \\xa0I recently heard a C level executive say \\u201cwhose neck can I wring if we miss the date and the budget\\u201d when talking about a project, therefore a quick tour of the why estimates are created and who \\u201cshould\\u201d own them in an agile environment is in order if for no other reason than health and human safety.\\n\\nShameless Ad for my book!\\xa0\\n 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."\\nNews! \\xa0. . . We also just got word that the SPM book has been adopted for a class at the University of West Flroida for the Fall.\\n\\n\\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\\n\\nNext\\nThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 192 features my interview with Mitch Lacey. \\xa0We discuss his new book, The Scrum Field Guide. \\xa0It was a great interview filled with useful advice.'