SPaMCAST 225 - Under-performing Agile, Part1

Published: Feb. 17, 2013, 10 p.m.

b'Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 225! \\xa0\\xa0\\nThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 225 features part one of my essay titled "Under-performing Agile." The essay begins:\\nAgile is not a panacea. Regardless of methodology, technique or framework; delivery is not assured. Realistically just about anything can happen in the world we practice our profession. Tomorrow a storm could interrupt operations; another project of greater value might catch management\\u2019s eye changing the resources or staffing available for the project...\\xa0\\nHave you checked out Daily Process Thoughts? \\xa0Daily Process Thoughts is delivering a quick daily idea, thought or simple smile to help you become a better change agent. \\xa0Check it out at www.tcagley.wordpress.com.\\xa0\\nShameless Ad for my book!\\xa0\\n\\xa0co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing.\\xa0We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or\\xa0your team."\\nNOW AVAILABLE IN CHINESE!\\xa0\\nHave you bought your copy?\\nContact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast\\nEmail: \\xa0spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoicemail: \\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0+1-206-888-6111\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook: \\xa0http://bit.ly/16fBWV\\nOne more thing! \\xa0Help support the SPaMCAST by reviewing and rating the Software Process and Measurement Cast on ITunes! It helps people find the cast.\\xa0\\nNext:\\nThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 226 will feature an interview with John Hunter. \\xa0We talked about his new book Management Matters: Building Enterprise Capability. \\xa0A great interview with someone who has an amazing perspective on the world!'