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Software Process and Measurement Cast 351 includes three columns.\xa0 The first is our essay on distributed Agile. What is distributed Agile? The phrase "distributed Agile" is often used indiscriminately; therefore definitions can cover a wide range of situations and evoke a wide range of emotions. A precise definition encompasses three concepts. The first is a team, project or program that is using Agile techniques. The second is geographic distribution describing where team members are located. The location of team members in a distributed team can range from being spread across a single building to members sprinkled across continents.\xa0Finally, the third is organizational distribution, meaning that teams can be comprised of members from different companies. No matter the definition, distributed Agile is different.\nThe Software Sensei, Kim Pries dives into the Illusion of Control.\xa0 Kim reminds us to drop the egos before you start working and choose your weapons unemotionally!\nJeremy Berriault brings a new installment of his QA Corner.\xa0 Jeremy discussed why testing is not just a random event. Testing requires planning or you will waste time, effort or your quality.\nCall to Action!\nI have a challenge for the Software Process and Measurement Cast listeners for the next few weeks. I would like you to find one person that you think would like the podcast and introduce them to the cast. This might mean sending them the URL or teaching them how to download podcasts. If you like the podcast and think it is valuable they will be thankful to you for introducing them to the Software Process and Measurement Cast. Thank you in advance!\nRe-Read Saturday News\nRemember that the Re-Read Saturday of\xa0\xa0is in full swing.\xa0 This week we tackle the essay titled \u201cThe Surgical Team\u201d!\nThe Re-Read Saturday and other great articles can be found on the\xa0.\nRemember: We just completed the Re-Read Saturday of Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox\u2019s\xa0The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement\xa0which began on February 21nd. What did you think?\xa0 Did the re-read cause you to read\xa0The Goal\xa0for a refresher? Visit the\xa0\xa0and review the whole re-read.\nNote: If you don\u2019t have a copy of the book, buy one.\xa0If you use the link below it will support the Software Process and Measurement blog and\xa0podcast.\n\xa0or\xa0\nUpcoming Events\nSoftware Quality and\xa0Test Management ConferenceSeptember 13 \u2013 18, 2015San Diego, California\nI will be speaking on the impact of cognitive biases on teams! \xa0Let me know if you are attending!\nI HAVE A SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE. . \xa0. just ask!\nMore on other\xa0great conferences soon!\nNext SPaMCAST\nThe next Software Process and Measurement Cast features our interview with Gil Broza.\xa0 We discussed Gil\u2019s new book The Agile Mindset.\xa0 Teams and organizations with an Agile mindset deliver more value; however many in the Agile community don\u2019t know or don\u2019t embrace an Agile Mindset.\xa0 Gil\u2019s new book explains the concept of the Agile Mindset and how you can find it!\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\nnglish and Chinese.