SPaMCAST 89 - Collaboration Part 3

Published: July 4, 2010, 9 p.m.

b"Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 89!\\nShow 89 is the editorial / essay component of the show.\\xa0 The Software Process and Measurement Cast features Collaboration:\\xa0 Business's Duct Tape Part 3.\\xa0 THe summary of the whole essay is:\\nCollaboration is a nearly ubiquitous problem-solving technique used in today\\u2019s business environment.\\xa0 As a tool it is not perfect; it can be slower than individual strokes of genius; at times it can deliver watered down solutions; and collaborative teams can lose their ability to think outside the box.\\xa0 On the other hand, collaborative efforts can marshal many points of view to create solutions no individual stroke of genius would be able to deliver.\\xa0 Given the power of this technique, it is important to have the knowledge of what it takes to actually make a collaborative effort work.\\xa0 Synthesizing a group of individuals into a collaborative team requires a combination of ability, authority, commitment, trust and recognition.\\nPart One is included in Part Two is included in \\nRemember to check out our sponsor, !\\nContact information for the Software Process and Measurement CastEmail:\\xa0 Voicemail:\\xa0 +1-206-888-6111Website: Twitter: Facebook:\\xa0 \\nConferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date)\\xa0ISMA Cinco in S\\xe3o Paulo September 13-15.\\xa0 I will be one of the featured speakers.\\xa0 THe title of the presentation is Function Points:\\xa0 Past, Present and Future.\\xa0 The website to get more information is \\xa0 I hope to see you there!\\nNext!The next SPaMCast Features an interview with a familar face, Pat Ferdinandi is back talking about her new book, A Technologist's Guide to Performing & Surviving in the New World.\\xa0 We live in exciting times how exciting might be up to us!"