SPaMCAST 225 - Under-performing Agile, Part1

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 225! The Software Process and Measurement Cast 225 features part one of my essay titled "Under-performing Agile." The essay begins: Agile is not a panacea. Regardless of methodology, technique or framework; delivery is not assured. Realistically just about anything can happen in the world we practice our profession. Tomorrow a storm could interrupt operations; another project of greater value might catch management’s eye changing the resources or staffing available for the project... Have you checked out Daily Process Thoughts? Daily Process Thoughts is delivering a quick daily idea, thought or simple smile to help you become a better change agent. Check it out at www.tcagley.wordpress.com. Shameless Ad for my book! Mastering Software Project Management: Best Practices, Tools and Techniques co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: "This book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, neither for you or your team." NOW AVAILABLE IN CHINESE! Have you bought your copy? Contact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast Email: [email protected]: +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook: http://bit.ly/16fBWV One more thing! Help support the SPaMCAST by reviewing and rating the Software Process and Measurement Cast on ITunes! It helps people find the cast. Next: The Software Process and Measurement Cast 226 will feature an interview with John Hunter. We talked about his new book Management Matters: Building Enterprise Capability. A great interview with someone who has an amazing perspective on the world!