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b"This week Dave Nicolette, author of Software Development Metrics from Manning Publications, and I talk about pragmatically using metrics. Dave and I talked about the value teams get from measurement regardless of the approach you are taking to deliver value. Measurement is feedback and measurement is leadership for guiding and improving how work is done.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 After you have listened I think you will want a copy of Dave\\u2019s book on metrics.\\xa0 Use the link: \\xa0 Also, yes there is more, you say you don\\u2019t want to pay full price?\\xa0 Use the discount code podspam20 to get a 40% discount code (good for all Manning products in all formats). Dave\\u2019s Bio: Dave started his career in information technology in 1977 as an application programmer. Since then he has worked in a variety of roles in different industries. Currently, he works as a consultant, coach, and trainer focusing on effective software delivery methods and process improvement. LinkedIn: Dave\\u2019s Website: Re-Read Saturday News\\xa0 This week we head into Chapter 1 of\\xa0 by Jeff Dalton. In many organizations, there is a disconnect between the real culture and the stated culture, which is one of the leading reasons organizational change fails. The mind shift of becoming agile exposes gaps between the real and aspirational culture that, if not addressed, cause pain as long as the institutional memory exists. This week\\u2019s installment\\xa0 Week 2: - https://bit.ly/2JGpe7l \\xa0 Previous installments: Week 1: - \\xa0 Next SPaMCAST Next week we are staying with metrics and Manning Publications for a chat with Christopher W H Davis, author of Agile Metrics in Action, How to Measure and Improve Team Performance. Combining 'metics' and 'agile' is not an oxymoron."