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b'SPaMCAST 321 features our essay on the reasons for success with Agile.\\xa0 I asked friends and colleagues what they think are the top reasons an organization succeeds with Agile.\\xa0 The answers were not always what I expected. We review the top 11 factors leading to success with Agile. Listen and share your feedback.\\nThis episode also includes the next installment of\\xa0\\u2019s new column\\xa0Explaining\\xa0Change.\\xa0 Jo Ann discusses whether communication always adds value to a project.\\xa0Visit Jo Ann\\u2019s website at http://www.sweeneycomms.com/ and let her know what you think of her new column.\\nThe third segment of this podcast is a new installment of the\\xa0Software Sensei, where Kim Pries shines light on the area of cloud development. Development for cloud computing is red hot. Understand the nuances that developing for the cloud to enhance your effectiveness!\\nCall to action!\\nWe are in the middle of a re-read of John Kotter\\u2019s classic\\xa0\\xa0on the Software Process and Measurement Blog.\\xa0 Are you participating in the re-read? Please feel free to jump in and add your thoughts and comments!\\nAfter we finish the current re-read will need to decide which book will be next.\\xa0 We are building a list of the books that have had the most influence on readers of the blog and listeners to the podcast.\\xa0 Can you answer the question?\\nWhat are the two books that have most influenced you career (business, technical or philosophical)?\\xa0 Send the titles to\\xa0.\\nFirst, we will compile a list and publish it on the blog.\\xa0 Second, we will use the list to drive future \\xa0\\u201cRe-read\\u201d Saturdays. Re-read Saturday is an exciting new feature that began on the Software Process and Measurement blog on November 8th. \\xa0Feel free to choose you platform; send an email, leave a message on the blog, Facebook or just tweet the list (use hashtag #SPaMCAST)!\\nNext\\nThe next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature our interview with Clareice and Clyneice Chaney. Clareice and Clyneice provide insights and practical advice into how Agile and contracting can work together.\\nShameless Ad for my book!\\n\\xa0co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: \\u201cThis book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team.\\u201d Support SPaMCAST by buying the book\\xa0.\\nAvailable in English and Chinese.'