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b'The Software Process and Measurement Cast 388 features our interview with Dr. Mark Bojeun. Dr. Bojeun returns to the podcast to discuss how a PMO can be a strategic tool for an organization. If a PMO is merely a control point or an administrative function, their value and longevity are at risk. Mark suggests that there is a better way.\\nMark last visited the Software Process and Measurement Cast on\\xa0.\\xa0 We discussed his book, \\xa0().\\nMark\\u2019s BioDr. Bojeun has more than 20 years of experience in providing strategic management and leadership through portfolio, project and program management. His experience includes developing and managing multi-million dollar portfolios, programs and projects, facilitating the achievement of strategic objectives, and creating best practice processes for program and project management efforts. Dr. Bojeun has designed and implemented multiple Enterprise Program Management Offices (EPMOs) for domestic and multinational firms and has extensive experience in organizational change management through transformational leadership, strategic support and staff empowerment to management professionals in the development and implementation of organizational vision, mission, objectives, and goals.\\nDr. Bojeun holds a Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP) and Risk Management (PMI-RMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), is a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD), and has a Bachelor\\u2019s degree in Business Administration, an MBA from George Mason University and a PhD in Organizational Leadership.\\nDr. Bojeun\\u2019s new book,\\xa0\\xa0as part of CRC Publishing\\u2019s Best Practices and Advances in Program Management Series addresses the need for effective leadership styles in managing programs and projects achieving high performing teams that consistently exceed expectations.\\nOver the last ten years, Dr. Bojeun has provided commercial training courses in all aspects of Program and Project management and has been an Adjunct Professor for a number of universities. Dr. Bojeun is currently an Adjunct Professor at Strayer University where he actively teaches business, logistics and project management courses for both undergraduate as well as graduate students. In addition, he provides motivational presentations to leaders throughout the world.\\nContact Mark on \\nRe-Read Saturday NewsThis week we have a few final notes on our re-read of by Douglas W. Hubbard on the . \\xa0In this week installment we summarize our major take away and identify what we can do to improve based on our new knowledge.\\nWe will read k by Olav Maassen and Chris Matts for our next Re-Read beginning next week. Buy your copy today and start reading (use the link to support the podcast). In the meantime, vote in our poll for the next, next book. As in past polls please vote twice or suggest a write-in candidate in the comments. We will run the poll for one more week.\\nUpcoming EventsI will be at the QAI Quest 2016 in Chicago beginning April 18th through April 22nd. I will be teaching a full day class on on April 18 and presenting on Wednesday, April 20th. Register now!\\nI will be speaking at the CMMI Institute\\u2019s Capability Counts 2016 Conference in Annapolis, Maryland May 10th and 11th. \\nNext SPaMCAST The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature our essay on different layers and anti-patterns of Agile Acceptance Testing . Many practitioners see Agile acceptance testing as focused solely on the business facing functionality. This is a misunderstanding; acceptance testing is more varied.\\nWe will also have columns from Kim Pries and Gene Hughson!\\nShameless Ad for my book!\\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, for you or your team.\\u201d Support SPaMCAST by buying the book book English and Chinese.'