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The Software Process and Measurement Cast 373 features our essay . The twelve principles that underpin the Agile Manifesto include several that link the concept of value to the delivery of working software. The focus on working software stems from one of the four values, \u201cWorking software over comprehensive documentation,\u201d which is a reaction to projects and programs that seem to value reports and PowerPoint presentations more than putting software in the hands of users. For a typical IT organization that develops, enhances and maintains the software that the broader organization uses to do their ultimate business;\xa0value is only delivered when software can be used in production.\nWe visit Gene Hughson\u2019s !\xa0 Gene suggests that while most models have value, some models are can lead to poor decisions.\xa0 The punchline for the discussion is \u201cSimple is good, but not when it\u2019s too good to be true\u201d Gene builds the case that we need to be cognizant of our biases when using and building models.\n\nCall to Action!\nReview the SPaMCAST on iTunes, or your favorite podcatcher/player and then share the review! Help your friends find the Software Process and Measurement Cast. After all, friends help friends find great podcasts!\nRe-Read Saturday News\nWe \xa0began the re-read of by Douglas W. Hubbard on the \xa0. Chapter one lays out Hubbard\u2019s philosophy and approach to measurement. What do you think is \nUpcoming Events\nDetails on 2016 Conferences that include QAI Quest and ISMA12 to name a few in a few weeks.\nNext SPaMCAST\nThe next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature our interview with Gerald M. Weinberg.\xa0 Jerry and I discussed quality. With over 42 books to his name (fiction and non-fiction), Jerry is a leader amongst leaders in the software engineering industry.\xa0\nShameless Ad for my book!\n co-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, for you or your team.\u201d Support SPaMCAST by buying the book nglish and Chinese.