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b'This week in SPaMCAST 567\\xa0 we discuss the impact of herding on work entry.\\xa0 Herding in decision making effectively takes \\u201cno\\u201d off the table, leading to uncontrolled work entry. This type of behavior is response-driven and dangerous. We will also have a visit from Gene Hughson to complete his three-part discussion of the solution architect. Today we discuss the solution architect as risk mitigation.\\xa0 Re-Read Saturday News This week in our re-read of , we have a chapter that needs to be read by anyone ever who has been asked for an estimate\\u2026 ever.\\xa0 The chapter title is The Outside View and makes the case for another point of view when estimating. Remember, if you do not have a favorite, dog-eared copy of , please buy a copy.\\xa0 Using the links in this blog entry helps support the blog and its alter-ego, The Software Process and Measurement Cast. ,\\xa0 It\\u2019s time to get reading! This week\\u2019s installment! \\xa0 Upcoming Events Last call for the Agile Online Summit!\\xa0 This year\\u2019s summit will be held October 7 - 11th --- EVERYWHERE, it\\u2019s a virtual conference.\\xa0 Visit the website to sign-up. The basic conference is FREE. Register now at Pacific NW Software Quality Conference will be held in Portland, Oregon beginning October 14th through the 16th.\\xa0 I will be speaking on the 15th! Register now: https Webinar on value stream and process flow mapping for The Great IT Professional Organization on October 22, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST. The registration link is \\xa0 The webinar is free!\\xa0 I hope you have time to be in the audience! Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 568 will feature a discussion with Sandeep Koorse.\\xa0 Sandeep returns to talk Agile mindset, passion, and experimentation.'