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In this week\u2019s Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature three columns.\xa0 our essay on empathy. Coaching is a key tool to help individuals and teams reach peak performance. One of the key attributes of a good coach is empathy. Critical to the understanding the role that empathy plays in coaching is understanding the definition of empathy. As a coach, if you can\u2019t connect with those you are coaching you will not succeed. Let\u2019s learn how to become more empathic.\xa0\nOur second column features the return of the Software Sensei, Kim Pries.\xa0 Kim looks at how we might apply David Allen\u2019s concepts for Getting Things Done (after the book of the same name). Please note the comments reflect the Software Sensei\u2019s interpretation of how Allen\u2019s work might be applied to software development.\nAnchoring the cast this week is Gene Hughson bringing an entry from the Form Follows Function Blog.\xa0 Today Gene discussed his essay, .\xa0 Gene proclaims, \u201cChanging culture is impossible if you claim to value one thing but your actions demonstrate that you really don\u2019t.\u201d\nRemember to help grow the podcast by reviewing 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 continue the re-read of by Douglas W. Hubbard on the . In Chapter five, we discussed estimation, calibration and what we know now!\nUpcoming Events\nI am facilitating the CMMI Capability Challenge.\xa0 This new competition showcases thought leaders who are building organizational capability and improving performance. Listeners will be asked to vote on the winning idea which will be presented at the CMMI Institute\u2019s Capability Counts 2016 conference. \xa0The next CMMI Capability Challenge session will be held on February 17 at 11 AM EST.\xa0\n\nIn other events, I will give a webinar, titled: on January 19, 2016, at \xa011:00 am ESTOrganizations that seek to understand and improve their current testing capabilities can use the Test Maturity Model integration (TMMi) as a guide for best practices. The TMMi is the industry standard model of testing capabilities. Comparing your testing organization's performance to the model provides a gap analysis and outlines a path towards greater capabilities and efficiency. This webinar will walk attendees through a testing assessment that delivers a baseline of performance and a set of prioritized process improvements.\nNext SPaMCAST\nThe next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature our Interview with Evan Leybourn. Evan returns to the Software Process and Measurement Cast to discuss the "end to IT projects." We discussed the idea of #NoProject and continuous delivery and whether this is just an \u201cIT\u201d thing or something that can encompass the entire business.\xa0\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.