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b'Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 248\\nThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 248 features my intreview with Pat O\'Toole. \\xa0We discussed project improvement and process improvement. A wonderfully practical interiew!\\nPat\'s bio\\nPat O\\u2019Toole is a Principal Consultant at Process Assessment, Consulting & Training (PACT) where he provides a variety of services to his CMMI-based performance improvement clients. \\xa0Pat is one of the most active SCAMPI lead appraisers, and has led assessments spanning all maturity levels, including some of the largest and most complex Level 5 appraisals conducted to date.\\nWith over 30 years of software development, project management, and consulting experience, Pat works with all levels of management, Engineering Process Groups, and Process Action Teams in establishing, evaluating, and sustaining performance improvement initiatives. \\xa0He has authored over 60 papers and research studies and is a popular instructor who supplements standard training material with his vast array of case studies and humorous examples.\\nCheck out Pat\'s web page: http://www.pactcmmi.com/\\n\\nThe Software Process and Measurement Cast has a sponsor . . .\\nAs many you know I do at least one webinar for the IT Metrics and Productivtity Intstiute (ITMPI) every year. The ITMPI provides a great service to the IT profession. ITMPI\'s mission is to pull together the expertise and educational efforts of the world\'s leading IT thought leaders and to create a single online destination where IT practitioners and executives can meet all of their educational and professional development needs. THe ITMPI offers a premium membership that gives members unlimited free access to 400 PDU accredited webinar recordings, and waives the PDU processing fees on all live and recorded webinars. \\xa0The Software Process and Measurement Cast recieves a fee if you sign up using the URL in the show notes. \\xa0\\nhttp://mbsy.co/fGdw \\xa0All revenue our sponsors goes for bandwidth, hosting and new cool equipment to create more and better content for you! \\xa0Support the SPaMCAST and learn from the ITMPI!\\nTHe Software Process and Measurement Cast is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network. \\xa0Check out the Software Process and Measurement and other great casts like Geek News Central! \\xa0\\nTPN: \\xa0www.techpodcast.com \\xa0 Geek News central: http://www.geeknewscentral.com/\\xa0\\nDo you have a Facebook account? \\xa0If you do please visit and like the Software Process and Measurement Cast page on Facebook. \\xa0http://ow.ly/mWAgU\\xa0\\nThe Daily Process Thoughts is my project designed to deliver a quick daily idea, thought or simple smile to help you become a better change agent. Each day you will get piece of thought provoking text and a picture or hand drawn chart to illustrate the idea being presented. The goal is to deliver every day; rain or shine, in sickness or in health or for better or worse! Check it out at\\xa0.\\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+1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook: \\xa0http://bit.ly/16fBWV\\nNext:\\nThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 249 will feature my essay titled, Agile Teams Making Decisions. Leadership and decision making in Agile organizations and teams requires different processes and skills. We dive right in!'