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SPaMCAST 458 features our interview with Billie Schuttpelz. \xa0We discussed why many organizations need help learning to use agile and lean. \xa0We delved into the role of the coach and facilitator in helping an organization change and shape the message of change. \xa0If you are involved in organizational transformations this is a must-listen interview. Billie\u2019s short bio: Billie is a \u2018force of nature\u2019 breaking up the boulders blocking transformation; building bridges between technical people and business partners. She applies the perspective gained in a 20 year career including engagements in 5 countries to provide dynamic creativity and positive energy to everything she does. Billie\u2019s ability to make the impossible seem possible is what powers agile transformations. We also have a promo for 2017 Agile Leadership Summit: Mark your calendar for an entirely new class of business conference. More "business theater" than conference, the 2017 Agile Leadership Summit (September 22nd in Washington, DC) is sponsored by AgileCxO (). It features an integrated mix of six vignettes on Agile leadership, two fantastic industry keynotes, and onstage jazz musicians who are demonstrating agility, iteration, and excellence throughout. Learn more at . For other events, SPaMCAST team members will be attending check the recent blog entry titled Re-Read Saturday News This week Steven dives into Chapter 7 of Paul Gibbons\u2019 book T. \xa0Change is a central activity of every organization. \xa0How changes happen is not as straightforward as commanding that change happens. \xa0No one likes to be changed or manipulated. \xa0Self-organization maximizes the impact of change but alas no change is like waving a magic wand. Remember to use the link in the essay to buy a copy of the book to support the author, the podcast, and the blog! \xa0\xa0 This week and previous installments: \xa0\xa0 A Call To Action You can help bring more listeners to the Software Process and Measurement Cast! \xa0If you even got a single new idea this week while listening to the podcast, please give the SPaMCAST a short, honest review in iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you are listening. \xa0If you leave a review somewhere, please send a copy to we will call you out on the show! \xa0Reviews help guide people to the cast and blog! If you interested in promoting your conference or event on the Software Process and Measurement Cast please reach out to us at to discuss how that can happen! Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 459 will feature our essay on resistance. \xa0Organizational change is a common, almost ubiquitous, feature in today\u2019s business world. Change is known under many monikers ranging from transformation to creative destruction. \xa0The variety of names is a portent to the one constant in any organizational change, that of resistance. \xa0Some resistance is inevitable even if everyone is involved in the plan. We will also have columns from Gene Hughson (Form Follows Function) \xa0and Jeremy Berriault (QA Corner). Shameless Ad for my book! 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.