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b'Software Process and Measurement Cast 344 features our conversation with Susan Parente.\\xa0 We talked about Agile risk management. Risk is not always discussed in polite Agile circles however Susan suggests that if you do not have a plan to address risk you are asking for pain for yourself and everyone around you.\\nSusan\\u2019s Bio\\nSusan Parente is a Principal Consultant at S3 Technologies, LLC and an Associate Professor at Post University. She is an author, mentor and teacher focused on project and risk management. Her experience is augmented by her Masters in Engineering Management with a focus in Marketing of Technology from George Washington University, DC, along with a number of professional certifications. Ms. Parente has 16+ years\\u2019 experience leading software and business development projects in the private and public sectors, including a decade of experience implementing IT projects for the DoD.\\nContact Data:\\nEmail:\\xa0\\nPhone: 203-307-5246\\nLinkedIn:\\xa0\\nRisk Management Resources:\\xa0\\nCompany website:\\xa0\\nAgile Risk Management LinkedIn Group:\\n\\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\\nNext . . .\\xa0\\xa0Get a copy now and start reading! We will start in four weeks!\\nUpcoming Events\\n2015 ICEAA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING WORKSHOPJune 9 \\u2013 12\\xa0San Diego, Californiahttp://www.iceaaonline.com/2519-2/I will be speaking on June 10.\\xa0 My presentation is titled \\u201cAgile Estimation Using Functional Metrics.\\u201d\\nLet me know if you are attending!\\nAlso upcoming conferences I will be involved in include and SQTM in September. More on these great conferences next week.\\nNext SPaMCast\\nThe next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature our will essay on Cognitive Bias.\\xa0 The core of software development, enhancements and maintenance is people. Knowledge of cognitive biases can help us understand and predict team behaviors. Will will also have the first installment Jeremy Berriault\\u2019s QA Corner.\\xa0 QA Corner is all about testing.\\n\\xa0\\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.'