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b'Software Process and Measurement Cast 339 features our essay on demonstrations and a new\\xa0Form Follows Function\\xa0column from Gene Hughson.\\nDemonstrations are a tool to generate conversations about what is being delivered. \\xa0Because a demonstration occurs at the end of every sprint the team will continually be demonstrating\\xa0the value they are delivering, which reinforces confidence and motivation. The act of demonstrating value provides the team with a platform for collecting feedback that will help them stay on track and focused on delivering what has the most value to the business.\\nGene continues his theme of microservices.\\xa0 This week we tackle, \\u201c\\u201d Gene says, \\u201cwe recognize lines to prevent needless conflict and waste.\\u201d\\nTwo special notes:\\nJo Ann Sweeny of the\\xa0Explaining Change\\xa0column is running her annual Worth Working Summit.\\xa0 Please visit\\xa0\\nJeremy Berriault will be joining the SPaMCAST family.\\xa0 Jeremy will be focusing on testing and the lessons testing can provide to a team and organization.\\nCall to action!\\nReviews of the Podcast help to attract new listeners.\\xa0 Can you write a review of the Software Process and Measurement Cast and post it on the podcatcher of your choice?\\xa0 Whether you listen on ITunes or any other podcatcher, a review will help to grow the podcast!\\xa0 Thank you in advance!\\nRe-Read Saturday News\\nThe Re-Read Saturday focus on Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox\\u2019s\\xa0The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement\\xa0began on February 21nd.\\xa0The Goal\\xa0has been hugely influential because it introduced the Theory of Constraints which is central to lean thinking. The book is written as a business novel. Visit the\\xa0\\xa0and catch up on the re-read.\\nNote: If you don\\u2019t have a copy of the book, buy one.\\xa0 If you use the link below it will support the Software Process and Measurement blog and\\xa0podcast.\\n\\xa0or\\xa0\\nI am beginning to think of which book will be next. Do you have any ideas?\\nUpcoming Events\\nCMMI Institute Global CongressMay 12-13 Seattle, WA, USAMy topic -\\xa0Agile Risk Management\\nDCG will also have a booth!\\nNext SPaMCast\\nThe next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature our interview with Tom Howlett.\\xa0 Tom is the author of the Diary of a Scrummaster and is a Scrum Master\\u2019s Scrum Master. Tom and I talked Agile and being Agile outside of the classic software development environments.\\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.'