Software Process and Measurement Cast

• AI - The Death Of Specialization? A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 869

  And we are back!  The SPaMCAST 869 features a conversation on whether AI means the death of the specialist.  Why it matters: AI tools and agents are becoming a core feature in the workplace of nearly all forward-facing organizations.  To keep up, employees need to see the future and take action. Panelists include: Jeremy Beeriault -   -   -   SusanParente -   Me -   Mastering Work Intake sponsors SPaMCAST! Overwhelmed? Find your focus. Readers praise "Mastering Work Intake" for its practical, actionable advice. Learn to prioritize effectively and eliminate bottlenecks. Real results, real change. Discover the system that simplifies complex projects. Order your copy today! Links to buy a copy… JRoss Publishing: Amazon: Interested in continuing the conversation on work intake with peers in a safe space?  Join the Mastering Work Intake Community on LinkedIn   Habits or Rituals: The next SPaMCAST  Have your daily events become habits with all the conscious thought you’d give to scratching your…ear?    Why this matters: If true, the value and joy from these events have probably gone the way of your conscious thought. THAT IS A BAD THING!   Teams that get no value from retrospectives just go through the motions and then quit. This is true for ANY repeated event. The SPaMCAST 870  will be posted on July 6th. For the summer of 2025, we will drop bi-weekly and focus on panel discussions. If you want to participate, email me at [email protected].

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• Spamcast Spring Rewind 8 - Annual Panel Discussion 2024

  The Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew is on vacation. Until then, we are revisiting some fabulous panel discussions we have had during the last 19 years. We will be back on June 21st.  Poor work intake equals out-of-control.  Being out of control leads to stress and poor quality.  Mastering Work Intake is the path to bringing order out of chaos. Buy a copy today!  JRoss Publishing or Amazon. JRoss Publishing: Amazon:   Original Show Notes: Another year has flown by, and 2025 is near.  The SPaMCAST 844 features our year-end panel discussion. This year, Jeremy Willets, Jeremy Berriault, Susan Parente, Jon M Quigley, and I discussed AI, Agile, mixing methods, and tried to forecast what comes next. This episode is a cornucopia of opinions and frivolity. Websites: Jeremy Berriault: https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Susan Parente: http://www.s3-tec.com/ Jon M Quigley: https://valuetransform.com/ Jeremy Willets: https://www.jeremywillets.com/  

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• Spamcast Spring Rewind 7 - SPaMCAST Annual Panel, Fun and Frivolity

  The Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew is on vacation. Until then, we are revisiting some fabulous panel discussions we have had during the last 19 years. We will be back on June 21st.   Poor work intake equals out-of-control.  Being out of control leads to stress and poor quality.  Mastering Work Intake is the path to bringing order out of chaos. Buy a copy today!  JRoss Publishing or Amazon. JRoss Publishing: Amazon:   Original Show Notes: SPaMCAST 788 is our annual SPaMCAST panel featuring most of the podcast regulars, including:  Jeremy Berriault, Keis Kostaqi, Jon M. Quigley,  Jeremy Willets, and Tom Cagley appears in the ringmaster role.  Tony Timbol and Susan Parente, regular contributors, were unable to join, and we missed them (this time of year is busy). Maybe I should do the annual panel in February, no one is busy in the colder parts of February.  During this year's panel, we discussed using AIs in coaching, working in the office, Jon’s tent, and 2024.    

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• Spamcast Spring Rewind 6 - Is AI The End Of Project Management, A Panel With Paul Clapis, Susan Parente, Michael Milutis, and Mark Tolbert

  The Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew is on vacation. Until then, we are revisiting some fabulous panel discussions we have had during the last 19 years. We will be back on June 21st. Poor work intake equals out-of-control.  Being out of control leads to stress and poor quality.  Mastering Work Intake is the path to bringing order out of chaos. Buy a copy today!  JRoss Publishing or Amazon. JRoss Publishing: Amazon:   Original Show Notes: In the Software Process and Measurement Cast 762, we host a panel discussion on the impact of AI on project management prospects. The panel of Paul Clapis, Susan Parente, Michael Milutis, and Mark Tolbert state categorically that project administration will be overtaken, but the high-value human side of project management will not be displaced. I am not sure what that means for most people working in the project management space. Listen to the discussion and then look carefully at the work you are doing. Will AI be a boon or a bane for project management?  Let the conversation begin. About Paul J. Clapis, Ph.D.: Dr. Clapis has over 30 years of experience managing AI, Machine Learning, and RPA projects for NASA, aerospace, and financial services industries. He also directed the Hughes Advanced Computing Lab at Yale Science Park, where he conducted applied research in AI, Expert Systems, Machine Learning, and Neural Networks.  About Susan Parente: Susan is an Engineer/Consultant, speaker, and author with experience managing both software and hardware development. She is proficient in managing complex system implementation for companies seeking to use enterprise business software to improve business process efficiency. Susan is a regular contributor to the Software Process and Measurement podcast.    About Michael Milutis: Michael Milutis is an international keynote speaker, instructor, and 25-year veteran of the IT industry who has dedicated his career to helping individuals learn, develop, and compete within a shifting technology landscape.   About Mark Tolbert: Mark has over 30 years of experience in I.T., including 27 years at Hewlett-Packard. He successfully managed support programs and projects within HP Services. He is a full-time instructor for PMP Prep classes since November 2007. He is very passionate about project management and believes adopting the best project management practices and skills is crucial to the success of enterprises today.     

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• Spamcast Spring Rewind 5 - What We Learned In 2021, A Panel Discussion

  The Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew is on vacation. Until then, we are revisiting some fabulous panel discussions we have had during the last 19 years. We will be back on June 21st. Poor work intake equals out-of-control.  Being out of control leads to stress and poor quality.  Mastering Work Intake is the path to bringing order out of chaos. Buy a copy today!  JRoss Publishing or Amazon. JRoss Publishing: Amazon:   Original Show Notes:  One of the fun parts of programming the Software Process and Measurement Cast is getting diverse groups of people together to chat.  In this edition of the podcast, Jon M Quigley, Jeremy Willets, Jeremy Berriault, Kevin Rush, Susan Parente, and I convened to discuss what we learned about work in 2021. The last few years have been extraordinary -- both good and bad. When you live in times like these, it is incumbent on all of us to learn from them. The panelists (other than myself) are: Jeremy Berriault Web:   Susan Parente Web:   Jon M Quigley Web:   Kevin Rush Twitter: @ Jeremy Willets   Blog:    

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