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ABOUT TREVOR BULLEN:LINKEDIN PROFILE:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-bullen-6b55b615/DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY: https://www.linkedin.com/school/dunwoody-college-of-technology/TREVOR'S BIO:Trevor is the Dean of the School of Design at Dunwoody College of Technology. He is an award-winning architect with over 25 years of professional experience. He has significant international experience; working on a wide range of architecture, landscape architecture and planning projects in Europe, the Caribbean, and the United States. In addition to his role as Dean, Trevor has taught architectural design at the Boston Architectural College, the City College of New York as well as the University of Minnesota and is a frequent guest critic at schools of architecture nationwide.Prior to joining Dunwoody, he was a Senior Associate and Director of Operations at Snow Kreilich Architects, the recipient of the 2018 AIA Architecture Firm Award. From 2000 to 2016, he co-founded and led an architecture and planning studio on the island of Grenada, completing more than 30 built projects. The work of his firm has been published extensively in journals and books as well as being exhibited at the 2021 Architecture Biennale in Venice. SHOW INTRO:Welcome to the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast.EPISODE 74… and my conversation with Trevor Bullen. On the podacast our dynamic dialogues based on our acronym DATA - design, architecture, technology, and the arts crosses over disciplines but maintains a common thread of people who are passionate about the world we live in and human's influence on it, the ways we craft the built environment to maximize human experience, increasing our understanding of human behavior and searching for the New Possible.    The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is presented by VMSD Magazine part of the Smartwork Media family of brands.VMSD brings us, in the brand experience world, the International Retail Design Conference. The IRDC is one of the best retail design conferences that there is bringing together the world of retailers, brands and experience place makers every year for two days of engaging conversations and pushing the discourse forward on what makes retailing relevant. You will find the archive of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast on VMSD.com.Thanks also goes to Shop Association the only global retail trade association dedicated to elevating the in-store experience. SHOP Association represents companies and affiliates from 25 countries and brings value to their members through research, networking, education, events and awards. Check then out on SHOPAssociation.orgTrevor is the Dean of the School of Design at Dunwoody College of Technology. He is an award-winning architect with over 25 years of professional experience who believes that design and teaching architecture is synonymous with discernment.We'll get to all of that in a moment but first though, a few thoughts…                 *                                  *                                  *When I think back to my architecture education, it seems like another universe to today's practice. And then again, in some ways it is much the same.Architecture school was 4 long years of hard work and all-nighters that, at the time, we wore as a badge of honor. It seemed that there was never enough time to do what we were being asked to accomplish. Or maybe I was trying to do more than was necessary to fulfill the learning objectives. I certainly felt I had a lot to prove since it had taken me a couple of years to finally get accepted into the program after not doing particularly well at calculus and linear algebra in junior college. I also took extra math in fifth grade. Yeah… math wasn't my thing.Or at least it wasn't my thing until I had a good tutor in second year who helped me understand that I was visual spatial learner and if I could draw or make models of the problems they would all make sense. Seeing algorithms… my eyes would roll back in my head.Anyway…I stuck with it, took every drawing class I could, loved design studio and managed the engineering. I was proud to graduate from the McGill School of Architecture school, go on to study for my licensing exams - another series of all-nighters – pass and be able to enter the profession of reserved title and call myself an “Architect.”I was proud to wear the traditional pinky-finger white gold ring with 7 notches in it representing the 7 Lamps of Architecture by John Ruskin. Ruskin was an English polymath – a writer, lecturer, art historian, art critic, draughtsman and philanthropist of the Victorian era. The Seven Lamps were seven principles which Ruskin viewed should be reflected in a building: Sacrifice, Truth, Power, Beauty, Life, Memory, and Obedience. The white gold ring was a tradition of McGill 4th year architecture graduates, as symbols of having legitimately put the time in, done the work on the design thesis and survived it. In those days we drew our projects by hand and built models in the workshop. We got our hands dirty. There were 4 years of design studio projects that, in the real world, would take months or more, and we were trying to get them done in weeks. Back in those days, the mid 80's, Computer Aided Design was emerging as a new tool. I remember that we had to take a class in computer programming – I think it was Fortran or something – and we had dinosaur computers that some students were playing around with to create drawings.In the mid-80's email didn't exist, or not to students in any case,Cell phones had just arrived with the Morotrola DynaTec 8000 which was the size of a brick and weighed almost the same, We used this thing called a fax machine that magically sent images across the telephone wires and could print it out on the other end on thermal paper (which you didn't want to leave on the window sill, because it would fade away),The blue print shop was an ammonia fumigated workplace where diazo prints, as they were technically called,  were actually blue hence the term “blue prints.”We used pencils or ink pens on paper or mylar, and if you screwed up you actually used an eraser to rub the error out and you drew it again.I remember one of my first summer jobs in an architecture office, I was quickly assigned renderings due to my love of drawing. I had made some mistakes when plotting out a perspective using the Plan Projection Method, and I was erasing what I had drawn. One of the principals came by my desk, stopped, watched and then remarked “hey… we hired you to draw not erase…” and then walked away.Nice…Our go to reference books were by Francis D.K Ching – ah… the drawings and hand lettering in “Architecture Construction Illustrated”, or “Form Space and Order”And… the social media, google, Ai and computer generated 3D modeling didn't exist.It wasn't until around 2005 or so that Facebook became popular and the iPhone came out in 2007.Then the world seemed to shift on it axis and life as we know it was on the path towards Artificial General Intelligence and all of the miraculous - and scary - things we are now so familiar with shaped our everyday lives. The world sped up and the way I learned in university was both a thing of the past and then again it wasn't.Many of the ways architecture is taught are similar to my experience. Courses are taught as individual, disaggregated subjects, that graduates have to piece together in actual life experience. A wholistic approach to learning the discipline of architecture is not generally the norm. Which when you consider all of the components of a building it is a challenge since everything is connected to everything and the amount of ‘everything' in a building can indeed be overwhelming if you try to consider it all at the same time.The number of professional and skilled labor disciplines is enormous. And most of us simply see buildings as ‘fait a complis' – completed works - with no idea what actually had to be wrangled to go from concept to completed construction.Going back to social media and the internet for a moment, students now have never known a time without ubiquitous access to the world's information through the internet. The tools for designing buildings have changed.One could say it is easier to some degree now. Computer programs manage all of the interrelationships between engineering, architecture, building systems, interior design elements, as well as the cost estimating, construction management and more.It is also easier to rely on tools to think for you and disconnect you from discernment – one of the key features of the architects' role in puting a building together.And this is where my guest on this episode comes into the frame. Trevor Bullen is the Dean of the School of Design at Dunwoody College of Technology. Trevor is an award-winning architect with over 25 years of professional experience. He has significant international experience, working on a wide range of architecture, landscape architecture and planning projects in Europe, the Caribbean, and the United States.In addition to his role as Dean, Trevor has taught architectural design at the Boston Architectural College, the City College of New York as well as the University of Minnesota and is a frequent guest critic at schools of architecture nationwide.He believes in introducing real world problems into the architecture curriculum so that students begin to understand the relationships between theory and practice as well as that good projects are built on good relationships between architects and their clients.He suggests to students that new tools should not supplant their discernment – That key to their success as a professional will be their ability to consider the multitude of factors in building design, determine what matters and to not let the remarkable tools that are afforded us through the development of computer aided design relace their voice.Trevor pushes the idea that great advances in visualization with Ai should not be and end in itself but a means to that end. The tools should be a part of the process not the end point in the evolution of a concept and that their personal voice, point of view, vision should not be lost in the use of the app.And in Trevor's experience, oh what a voice students of today have. Projects are influenced by subjects of racial equity, restorative justice, indigeneity, political orientations, sustainability and climate change and more.And this, it seems to me, is what architecture has always been partly about – the 3-dimensional representation of cultural ideologies. Architecture and ideas are inseparable. Buildings stand as testaments to what we believe, want to influence and aspire to. They are much more than the materials that bring them into being or the space planning at accommodate human interactions. They are epicenters of human relationships imbued with stories and meaning. That said, it brings to mind the famous quote by Marshal McLuhan - "The medium is the message." McLuhan suggested that the way information or an idea is communicated, like in a television broadcast, newspaper, social media post or I dare say architecture, has as much impact on the message itself as the content of the message.I think that this suggests that the form of communication, even if the form of architecture, significantly influences how the message is perceived by the audience.In architecture parlance – I think Mies van der Rohe phrased it as “Form Follows Function.” If beyond utility, architecture is made to convey ideas, then its Form, Space and Order are brought together as a 3-dimension embodiment of them.Thinking back to my architecture education, the tools of today's professional practice have drastically changed and some of my classmates when on to other careers other than being architects, but the education we got then gave us a understating of the interconnectedness of things and the ability to solve multilayered challenges while wielding stone, steel, glass, light all forged into a unified whole by learned discernment. Teaching discernment is not just in the service of good building design and construction, it is a life skill as emerging students navigate the volatile, unpredictable, complex and often ambiguous world that face them beyond their architecture degree.             *                         *                         *ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites:  https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comTwitter: DavidKepronPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace. David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University.He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.  In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon. David also writes a popular blog called “Brain Food” which is published monthly on vmsd.com.  The next level experience design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.

Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Dr. Bill Clearfield from Clearfield Medical Group to explore the intricacies of integrative medicine. Dr. Clearfield shares his expert insights on a range of topics, including hormone health, thyroid disorders, brain injuries, the potential of methylene blue, low-dose naltrexone, and the impacts of COVID-19 and long COVID. Whether you're seeking to understand hormone replacement therapy or looking for effective treatments for long COVID, this episode is packed with valuable information. Topics Covered: Hormones The role of hormones in maintaining overall health and well-being Benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy for both men and women Differences and advantages of bioidentical hormones versus synthetic hormones Common hormonal imbalances and how they are addressed in practice Thyroid Health Common thyroid disorders and their impact on overall health Key thyroid function tests for accurate diagnosis Influence of thyroid health on weight management and metabolism Natural or integrative approaches to managing thyroid conditions Brain Injuries Latest advancements in the treatment of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) Importance of neuroplasticity in the recovery from brain injuries and methods to enhance it Integrative therapies recommended for brain injury recovery Methylene Blue Explanation of methylene blue and its primary medical uses Current evidence on methylene blue's effectiveness in treating viral infections Potential use of methylene blue to support brain health and cognitive function Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Overview of low dose naltrexone and conditions it can help manage Mechanism of action of LDN and its therapeutic effects Success stories or case studies where LDN has made a significant impact General Topics Differences and benefits of integrative medicine compared to conventional medicine Approach to patient care to ensure personalized and effective treatment Future trends in medicine and healthcare that excite Dr. Clearfield Links and Resources: Clearfield Medical Group Dr. Bill Clearfield's LinkedIn Follow Dr. Clearfield on Facebook Learn More About Integrative Medicine     BIO With 33 years of medical experience, Reno, Nevada physician, William Clearfield, D.O. of the Clearfield Medical Group provides patients with successful treatment plans that benefit their health conditions and boost their overall quality of life. Emphasizing diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle, Dr. Clearfield was the “go to” guy when other physicians, even specialists at NYU and the University of Pennsylvania were baffled, in his adopted hometown of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Dr. Clearfield graduated from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, now Des Moines University, in 1978.  He interned at Metropolitan Hospital in downtown Philadelphia and followed that up with a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Family Medicine. In 1984 he tested and successfully implemented one of the first individualized computer generated diet programs (on an Apple IIc no less) and instituted the Medifast Protein Sparing Modified Weight Loss program at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital in Kingston, Pa. In 1990, a curious combination of family events, a cousin who, after ten years of fertility issues, became pregnant after three sessions, and a chance encounter with a ninety-year-old practitioner from the Peoples Republic of China, on a trip back home, led him to UCLA's Medical Acupuncture Physicians training. Dr. C. took to acupuncture quickly, becoming the second medical doctor in the Wilkes, Barre-Scranton area to offer acupuncture in his practice. He became. Elected to the board of directors as the education director of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture in 1992, Dr. C began a student with experienced acupuncturists which continue to this day. After election as the Secretary of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture in 1994, Dr. C obtained his most prized academic degree. The secretary of the AAMA signed the diplomas earned in that session. In short, Dr. Clearfield signed his diploma! His 1992 treatise “Celestial Stems-5 Element Diet and Exercise Program,”  based on Traditional Chinese Medicine dietary laws, was well received in the complementary medicine community. In 1994 Dr. Clearfield established the first combined functional and alternative medicine pain clinic at John Heinz Rehabilitation Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He partnered with staff physiatrists, physical therapist, speech pathologist and psychologists to offer a comprehensive pain management program. A 1995 article “Form Follows Function; The Treatment of Musculoskeletal Head and Neck Disease,” is the model used taught today for all shoulder and neck injuries. In 1997 he chaired the 9th Annual Symposium of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture in Washington, D.C. Dr. C was the fourth licensed osteopathic acupuncture physician in the state of Pennsylvania. Moving his practice to Reno in 2013, Dr. William Clearfield and the Clearfield Medical Group has quickly become the source in which patients turn to when looking for alternative and functional medicine.     Personalised Health Optimisation Consulting with Lisa Tamati Lisa offers solution focused coaching sessions to help you find the right answers to your challenges. Topics Lisa can help with:  Lisa is a Genetics Practitioner, Health Optimisation Coach, High Performance and Mindset Coach. She is a qualified Ph360 Epigenetics coach and a clinician with The DNA Company and has done years of research into brain rehabilitation, neurodegenerative diseases and biohacking. She has extensive knowledge on such therapies as hyperbaric oxygen,  intravenous vitamin C, sports performance, functional genomics, Thyroid, Hormones, Cancer and much more. She can assist with all functional medicine testing. 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Welcome back to your Winning Word Of The Day on The Starting Line podcast with host Cole Taylor. In this insightful episode, Cole unpacks the powerful concept of "form follows function" in relation to achieving your desired physical appearance. Through engaging anecdotes and practical examples, Cole challenges the common misconceptions around fitness and body aesthetics. He emphasizes that to attain a specific physique, one must align their training regimen with the functional demands of their desired look. Whether aiming for the lean physique of a marathon runner or the muscular build of a football player, Cole provides actionable insights into tailoring your workouts and nutritional habits to match your goals. Tune in to discover how understanding this fundamental principle can reshape your approach to fitness and help you achieve lasting results.Listen In!Our resources:TSL Training Camp Application: Click HereFREE DOWNLOAD: Optimize your health & performance with a fully customized protocol:Optimized Entrepreneur Protocol Join our free community, The Optimized Entrepreneur, for free resources and trainings to optimize your health & performance:www.facebook.com/groups/optimizedentrepreneurLearn more about working 1on1 with Cole & The Starting Line team to optimize your health & performance:www.thestartingline.fitConnect with Cole:www.cole360.com

Join us for an insightful conversation with Hunter Lehman of Grazing Lands as we explore his transformative journey from managing a hunting property to embracing regenerative grazing near Stockdale, Texas. Hunter shares how he stays connected with his former ranch through innovative tools like virtual fencing, and discusses the transition from stocker cows to a static cow-calf herd. We touch on the benefits of having a well-trained herd, especially during hunting season, and Hunter's strategies for dealing with invasive plants like sericea lespedeza.In this episode, we also discuss Hunter's new role at Grazing Lands, a subsidiary of Soilworks Natural Capital dedicated to regenerative agriculture. Hunter provides insights into the use of technology such as virtual fencing and heat maps to optimize cattle management and animal welfare. We talk about the challenges of integrating cool-season grasses with recreational land use, and the mission of Grazing Lands to set a standard for regenerative agriculture in America through profitable, large-scale operations.Additionally, we explore various cattle management strategies, from the use of polywire fencing to managing stocking rates and transitioning herds to different environments. Hunter emphasizes the importance of selecting the right genetics for resilience and productivity, sharing his experience with breeds like Beefmaster and Red Angus. We also touch on the innovative breeding strategies of Steven Lukefahr and the potential of African cattle genetics for regenerative farming. Listen in as we wrap up with practical advice for newcomers to agriculture and the influential work of grazing expert Dick Richardson.Visit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteKencove Farm Fence

When Dr. Mariana Gayduk noticed her grandson's struggles with mouth breathing, it struck a chord with her own past. As she joins us on the show, we get an intimate look at how these personal experiences fuel her passion for myofunctional therapy and holistic dental care. With over a quarter-century of dentistry under her belt, Dr. Gayduk unveils the complex weave of dental health, posture, speech, and overall well-being, teaching us that the mouth is more than just a gateway to our stomachs—it's a pivotal component of our health matrix.Have you ever considered the profound impact of orofacial muscle function on your life? We spend this episode unpacking the often overlooked importance of myofunctional therapy in correcting dysfunctional breathing, chewing, and swallowing habits. With expert insight, Dr. Gayduk and I dissect the value of specialized training for dental and speech professionals, the collaborative dance between various medical disciplines, and the essential role of patient participation. This conversation is a wake-up call, highlighting the desperate need for early intervention and the synergy required for truly comprehensive care.As we wrap up, we delve into the complexities of facial development and the limitations of myofunctional therapy when skeletal changes are at stake. Dr. Gayduk shares her wisdom on innovative interventions like RPE and MARPE and reflects on the interplay between structure and function in our faces. We leave you with a genuine thank you for joining us on this journey, encouraging you to carry the torch of awareness for this transformative therapy. Goodbye for now, but remember, the healthiest conversations often start with a smile.________________________________________________________________________________________________ABOUT OUR GUESTDr. Maryana Gayduk is a dedicated endodontist with a passion for dental health and preventive medicine. With years of experience in endodontics, she has honed her skills in diagnosing and treating issues related to the dental pulp and root canals with precision and care.Follow her on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/maryanna_dental _________________________________________________________________________________ABOUT OUR HOST: Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com Airway Circle - Become a Member: www.airwaycircle.com

Heute bei Mission Control dreht sich alles um die Welt der Communities, ihre strategische Bedeutung und Herausforderungen in Organisationen. Unser wiederkehrender Gast, Anne Seubert, bringt ihre umfassende Expertise ein, um zu beleuchten, wie formgebend das Prinzip "Form follows function" in der Entwicklung von Community-Formaten ist. Zusammen mit dem Host Florian diskutieren sie, warum das Design von Beziehungen in Unternehmen nicht nur eine Herausforderung, sondern auch eine Chance für Innovation darstellt.Florian und Anne tauchen tief in die Thematik ein und beleuchten, wie die strategische Einbettung von Communities nicht nur eine Reaktion auf den aktuellen Hype ist, sondern eine wohlüberlegte Antwort auf strukturelle Bedürfnisse innerhalb von Organisationen sein muss. Sie erörtern, wie ein sorgfältiges Beziehungsdesign die Rolle spezifischer Formate innerhalb von Unternehmen stärken und wie diese Gestaltung zur Transformation und zum langfristigen Erfolg beitragen kann.Außerdem diskutieren sie die Notwendigkeit neuer Kompetenzen, die in Organisationen entwickelt werden müssen, um den maximalen Nutzen aus Communities ziehen zu können. Der Austausch schließt mit praktischen Beispielen, die illustrieren, wie Unternehmen durch das Überdenken ihrer Beziehungsstrukturen und das Infragestellen bestehender Formate einen echten Mehrwert schaffen können.Vielen Dank fürs Zuhören und bei Fragen, Anregungen und Vorschlägen für spannende Gäste, meldet euch gerne direkt bei unserem Host Florian per Mail: florian@hype1000.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“When you go into a Hostage Rescue you have to see it as if you are protecting or trying to save your own child, your own mother, your own brother.  If you can't put yourself in a situation to see it that way you can't do that job.  And that's the way Miami Dade SWAT SRT, that is what our perspective was.  The Job that we do is real, and you are going to have to perform.  You are going to be put in situations where you have to respond at the highest level, and if you fall short someone loses their life.  When you see the reality of life and death, and you are responsible for that, it puts a different level in you.  You have a mindset that you cannot fail, there is no failure in this, if you fail you die, your teammates die, and more importantly the person you are trying to save dies.” – Dexter FletcherMy guest this episode is Dexter Fletcher, who served for 35 years in the Miami Dade Police Department, and 30 of those years on S.W.A.T.  as part of their Special Response Team.  He is a multi-discipline martial arts master with a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Nisie Goju Ruyu Karate & Ju Jitsu and a 5th Dan Black Belt in Nagasudo Ju Jitsu and Combative Arts.  Mr. Fletcher specializes in training Police, SWAT, and Military Units Nationally and Internationally.  He has first-hand experiences protecting Presidents, Popes, and Dignitaries.  His highly decorated career has involved everything from frequent hostage rescue situations, to hunting fugitives, to protecting civilians from the monsters in this world.  This episode is all about the makings of a Guardian and what it takes to function at the highest levels in the most extreme and stressful environments.  My key takeaway is that Form must Follow Function.  In life and death situations when you are responsible for yourself, your teammates, and those you are protecting your training must prepare you to perform with zero room for failure.  Hero's like Dexter Fletcher are a very rare and humble bread, they are guardians who put the preservation of others over their own self-preservation.  I consider Dexter Fletcher to be a Modern-Day Samurai, who lives by a strict code of conduct driven by a definiteness of purpose and a selflessness dedicated to service and the preservation of life.    We can learn so much from being in the mere presence of such individuals, who truly walk the walk, I am humbled and honored to spend time with this remarkable man.  Tune in for a life changing episode.

After a thousand-plus wears, Voormi's High-E Hoodie and other products like the 2-pocket hoodie and base layers, have become essential, must-pack staples while waterfowl hunting worldwide.  Highlighting the many reasons that I now love and rely on Voormi gear, founder Butch English does dives deep into the substrate-driven functionality, meaningful design and purposeful innovativeness of their core technology.  At the heart of it all? Yep. A duck hunter from Missouri that knew from experience that there was plenty room for gear improvement. So he did.   MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Sponsors:   MOJO Outdoors  Benelli Shotguns BOSS Shotshells Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys  HuntProof Premium Waterfowl App Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Tetra Hearing Tom Beckbe Voormi GetDucks.com USHuntList.com     It really is duck season somewhere for 365 days per year. Follow Ramsey Russell's worldwide duck hunting adventures as he chases real duck hunting experiences year-round: Instagram @ramseyrussellgetducks YouTube @GetDucks Facebook @GetDucks.com   Please subscribe, rate and review Mojo's Duck Season Somewhere podcast. Share your favorite episodes with friends! Business inquiries and comments contact Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com

Türchen 3 des Podcastadventskalenders. Wie und an was passt sich der Pferdekörper an? Was bedeutet das für die Arbeit mit deinem Pferd? Übung des Tages: wie du "form follows function" in das Training integrieren kannst -----equi-humana.at-----Insta/Facebook: EquiHumana

What's a Full Stack Creator? Discover in Episode 29 with A.I. Artist Ben Nash!  Ben is a visionary Full Stack Creator based in Cincinnati, Ohio who marries design, code, and artistic flair to craft digital products, websites, fabricated signage, and A.I. art. With an adventurous backpacking spirit combined with a degree in Industrial Design, honed in innovative hubs like San Francisco and Austin, Ben's diverse background fuels his creative work. As a Webby award nominee and with four patents to his name, Ben's inventive genius is patent-approved. He's an expert frontend developer and UX designer by day and an artist by night whose mantras include, “Form Follows Function, Add Style” and “Thinking Big and Iterating Daily”. As an accomplished A.I. artist, Ben contributes financially to open source web tools and hosts intellectual conversations at the intersection of technology and art online and most notably on Twitter Spaces.  Fueling his next creative and career trajectory, Ben is a prolific A.I. artist who gives himself daily challenges to push the boundaries of his work and aesthetic style. He's also part of the upcoming A.I. collaboration to recreate Terminator 2 as a parody. Ben is one of 50 artists who want to push the limits and showcase what is possible using the latest A.I. tools, which you'll learn more about in our conversation. In today's episode, discover how Ben collaborates with musicians on A.I. music videos, how he sees A.I.-generated characters emerging as the next celebrities, and his thoughts on the future of immersive video with Apple Vision Pro. We dive more into his DevNull project which pushed Ben to create 12 music videos using one of his favorite A.I. video tools, Neural Frames. Our conversation includes other A.I. tools that he uses and is experimenting with, plus Ben's creative process and the democratization of creativity. EPISODE SHOW NOTES  https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep29-ben-nash-a-i-music-videos-movies/  JOIN CREATIVITY SQUARED Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://creativitysquared.com/newsletter  Become a premium member: https://creativitysquared.com/supporters  SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform: https://creativitysquared.com Subscribe for more videos: https://youtube.com/@creativity_squared/?sub_confirmation=1 CONNECT with C^2 https://instagram.com/creativitysquaredpodcast https://facebook.com/CreativitySquaredPodcast https://giphy.com/channel/CreativitySquared https://tumblr.com/blog/creativitysquared https://tiktok.com/@creativitysquaredpodcast #CreativitySquared CONNECT with Helen Todd, the human behind C^2 https://instagram.com/helenstravels https://twitter.com/helenstravels https://linkedin.com/in/helentodd https://pinterest.com/helentodd Creativity Squared explores how creatives are collaborating with artificial intelligence in your inbox, on YouTube, and on your preferred podcast platform.  Because it's important to support artists, 10% of all revenue Creativity Squared generates will go to ArtsWave, a nationally recognized non-profit that supports over 100 arts organizations. This show is produced and made possible by the team at PLAY Audio Agency: https://playaudioagency.com. Creativity Squared is brought to you by Sociality Squared, a social media agency who understands the magic of bringing people together around what they value and love: http://socialitysquared.com.  #AI #AIArtCommunity #Innovation #MusicProduction #AIMusic #MusicArtist #AIArt #GenerativeArt #MachineLearning #MidJourney #MusicVideos #GenerativeAI #DigitalArt #AIMovie #StableDiffusion #MusicNFT #Creativity #Creatives #AIArtist #ArtificialIntelligenceArt #DigitalCreativity #AIArt #MidJourneyArt #AIGeneratedArt #AICreative #MidJourneyArtwork

The 3 hosts discuss some topics raised in Episode 160 with Matt Shore. How important are aesthetics (what we look like) & is that a sustainable & motivating long term goal?  How does the Amazing 12 transformation programme work & is that an ‘aesthetics programme' OR a strength programme that results in improved aesthetics? How training for different goals shifts our mindset & the importance of finding out what ISN'T for you & staying true to yourself.

This EP features a living legend of human performance, Vern Gambetta. Vern is currently the founder of the GAIN Network. He is a pioneer in the field of human performance and is considered one of the fathers of “Functional Sports Training.” Vern is recognized internationally as an expert in training and conditioning for sport having worked with world-class athletes and teams in a wide variety of sports throughout his career. He is a popular speaker and writer on conditioning topics having lectured and conducted clinics all over the world. He has been a conditioning coach in Major League Soccer as well as the conditioning consultant to the US Men's World Cup Soccer program, and he is the former Director of Conditioning for the Chicago White Sox and Director of Athletic Development for the New York Mets.Vern's coaching experience spans 50+ years at all levels of competition. His background is in track & field, having coached at all levels of the sport. He has authored over 100 articles and seven books on various aspects of training.  He is also a husband of 50+ years and has two grown children and one grandchild who he adores. It was an honor to have him on the show and to share his story, enjoy!If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. All things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/

In this episode I discuss the traditional ways of understanding the design principle "Form Follows Function" as well as why it may be more accurately stated as "Form Follows Failure". I end the episode with a rant on roundabouts that you don't want to miss.|Show Notes - The Evolution of Useful Things: https://a.co/d/b5aRZMdUniversal Principles of Design: https://a.co/d/8eGJ4BE|Become a free subscriber to access and read all of my Substack articles (subscribe here: https://design30.substack.com).Subscribe to the Design30 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi2eKOkU66wUXSs1LCc7Swg|"Design more. Despair Less." Trademark of Design30 LLC.Copyright 2023 Design30 LLC.

An airhacks.fm conversation with Shai Almog (@debugagent) about: the debugagent website, from Oracle to Sun, DoCoMo invented mobile web in 2003, DoCoMo Java, J2ME had a pre-verifier, DoCoMo Java, i-mode mobile phones , Java Application Descriptor (JAD), Lightweight User Interface Toolkit, Sprint Wireless Tookit, Java FX Script, Chris Oliver and “Form Follows Function” or F3, LWUIT on iOS, Swing mixins, starting Codename One, Codename One is like flutter, but in Java, Codename is written in Java and open source, Developing Java Apps for iOS--Codenameone, An Interview with Chen Fishbein, episode with Alejandro Pablo Revilla "#207 Mission Critical Transactions" Shai Almog on twitter: @debugagent

When architect Louis Sullivan coined the phrase Form Follows Function he set the foundation for good design in just three words. In the world of musical instruments, especially electronic ones, designers and engineers who follow the principle stand out of the crowd. In this episode of the Synth Design Podcast, I talk to Ciro Caputo from Unknown Devices - a synth designer and engineer from Italy. Ciro's approach appeals to me in particular because he starts formulating his concepts directly in Adobe Illustrator. Giving his ideas a clear visual representation helps cut down to the core functionality, which is then being realized in various techniques, both digital and analog depending on the need. Moreover, there's an evident love for detail in Ciro's work. Not only in sound and function, but also in motion graphics and brand identity. Altogether making it quite an interesting company to learn from, especially considering it is not only 2 years old. Join our community: https://www.synthux.academy/join-discord Check out the website for prototype images and extra content: https://www.synthux.academy/blog/unwn-devices

This episode gives advice to new leaders, or any leader coming into a new position, on how to orient their talent and experience to adapt to a new situation. The basic message is that leaders need to understand how the function of their organization is related to the structure. The elements of vision and mission and key. EdUp Insights with Bill Pepicello is part of the EdUp Experience podcast network.

hallo da draußen! Heute beschäftigen wir uns mit den wichtigen Fragen: Duzen oder siezen, machen Kleider Leute und sollte man als Fotograf auf seinen Style achten? Aber was wenn man immer in den schmutzigsten Ecken steht, auf dem Boden kniet oder bei Matschwetter draußen shootet. Funktionskleidung oder doch weiße Sneaker (diese dann einmal...), damit der Kunde bestätigt wird, dass man sich mit Mode auskennt? Am Besten die Stylistin fragen, den die hat ja mehr Ahnung als man selbst. Deswegen bucht man sie ja - weil man nicht alles können kann, will und muss, genauso wie die anderen Spezialisten am Set. Die lassen es easy aussehen und somit sind alle happy, oder? Viel Spaß beim Zuhören. Thomas & David btw. Wir freuen uns über Nachrichten, DMs, Kommentare, Fragen, Anregungen, Bewertungen, Kritik, Geschenke, Lob, Daumen hoch, ein paar Sterne in der Podcastapp. Ganz allgemein - Interaktion. Habt ne gute Woche! hell aber dunkel

Connect and learn more about Tim Wilson: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tgwilson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tgwilsonHis podcast: https://analyticshour.io/His blog: https://gilliganondata.com/His website about R and statistics: https://www.dartistics.com/His CXL Course about Data presentation and visualization: https://cxl.com/institute/online-course/data-presentation-and-visualization/If you liked this episode, make sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast provider: https://kite.link/standard-deviation--a-podcast-from-juliana-jacksonTo connect with the host, Juliana Jackson, you can follow her on Twitter or Linkedin at @theclvladyStandard Deviation: A podcast from Juliana Jackson is sponsored by CXL.com. CXL is the premium marketing education destination.

In this episode, Mary discusses another principle of effective leadership. This one is about starting with purpose and letting structure follow. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! To schedule your free consultation with Mary go to: Talk With Mary.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

In dieser Folge des Digital Insurance Podcast spreche ich mit Arne Barinka, Andreas Peters, Thomas Lülsdorf und Petra Fischer von der RheinLand Versicherungen. Die Geschichte der RheinLand Versicherungen mit Sitz in Neuss reicht bis in das Jahr 1880 zurück. Der Versicherer verfügt über etwa 800 Mitarbeiter. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Lebens- und Kompositversicherung. Arne Barinka ist Vorstand für IT, Vermögen und Services. Andreas Peters ist Abteilungsleiter Asset Management Immobilien. Thomas Lülsdorf ist Head of Digitalization and Innovation und Petra Fischer ist Leiterin der Produktentwicklung. Im ersten Teil des Podcasts erzählen mir Arne Barinka und Andreas Peters etwas über die Entstehung und Funktionen des Methodenraums. Die Umsetzung dieser Idee sei Teil eines ganzheitlichen Gebäudeplans, erzählt Arne. Das Ziel sei es, einen offenen, multi-flexiblen Raums zu gestalten. Nach der Maxime “Form follows Function” erhalten möglichst viele Funktionen Einzug in die Gestaltung. Im Vergleich zu einem schnöde eingerichteten Konferenzcenter werde im Methodenraum mehr Wert auf Zusammenarbeit, Vernetzung und Entwicklung gelegt. In Zeiten von Corona ist hybrides Arbeiten wichtiger denn je. Im zweiten Teil sind Thomas Lülsdorf und Petra Fischer zu Gast. Petra berichtet mir von Ihren ersten Eindrücken des Methodenraums. Die zahlreichen Möglichkeiten miteinander in Gruppen zu arbeiten, die mediale Ausstattung und die allgemeine Atmosphäre machen für sie den Unterschied. Die flexiblen und beschreibbaren Wände für Post-its laden zum Erkunden des kompletten Raums ein. Unterschiedliche Ansätze finden hier ihr Zuhause. Thomas nennt den Design-Thinking-Ansatz, um im Sinne des Kunden Ideen weiterzuentwickeln. Der Scrum-Raum ist hingegen für das “Doing” ausgelegt. Dieser sei darüber hinaus so etwas, wie ein kulturelles Symbol für das Unternehmen, diese Ideen weiter zu fördern, erzählt Thomas. Links in dieser Ausgabe Zur Homepage von Jonas Piela Zum LinkedIn-Profil von Jonas Piela Zum LinkedIn-Profil von Arne Barinka Zum LinkedIn-Profil von Thomas Lülsdorf Zum LinkedIn-Profil von Petra Fischer Über diesen Podcast Folgt uns auf LinkedIn für mehr Podcast-Updates Zur Podcast-Website Wir suchen immer nach neuen und spannenden Gesprächspartnern. Meldet euch bei Susan.

Design ist nicht gleich Design. Vor allem nicht, wenn man Product, Digital, UX, CX, Service, Print oder User Centered vor den Begriff setzt. Und weil das so ist, bin ich dem Thema auf den Tiefengrund gegangen - im Outdoor Interview mit meiner geschätzten Centigrade GmbH Kollegin Aline Barré, die bei uns den Visual Design Bereich leitet. Aline ist eine Kollegin von der ich selbst sehr viel gelernt habe. Sie kommt aus dem Printdesign, hat aber beim Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (DFKI) auch Produktdesign gemacht und ist jetzt leidenschaftliche UX Designerin mit Liebe zu Design Systeme. In ihrer Freizeit töpfert sie und erlebt dort immer wieder frustrierende Momente des Scheiterns. Und genau deshalb geht sie diesem Hobby auch nach! Paradox? Nein, keinesfalls - macht euch selbst ein Bild und ändert eure Einstellung zum Scheitern! Wir haben über Design gesprochen und welche Formen Design annehmen kann, aber auch darüber welche Haltung man als Designer*in mitbringen sollte. Und natürlich haben wir auch über die Frage gesprochen, ob Form wirklich der Funktion folgt oder nicht. Hier einige Quellen, die in unserem Gespräch hochgeploppt sind: - The Myths of Innovation: Das Buch räumt damit auf, dass Innovatoren einfach eine einzige zündende Idee hatten und dann ganz einfach berühmt wurden - Wabi-Sabi: Die japanische Weisheit für ein perfekt, unperfektes Leben oder die perfekt, unperfekte Gestaltung - The Art of Impossible: In diesem Buch geht es um die Haltung gegenüber Erfolg und gegenüber dem Scheitern - Form Follows Function: Ein tolle Reflektion zu diesem Thema, von unserem ehemaligen Centigrade GmbH Kollegen Andreas Burghart Alines Keramik auf Instagram: www.instagram.com/rakusisters/ www.instagram.com/analog.clay.girl/ Viel Spaß beim Schauen und Lesen! Mehr zu Centigrade: www.centigrade.de

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Form Follows Function On this week's episode, I discuss the concept form follows function A lot of us have at one point or another have asked the question why? Why do we look the way we look Why do we have the family we have Why we were born in the country we are born into. Without giving away any spoilers, the truth is our form has been designed with Intentionality. We are here for a purpose and that is the answer to the burning questions that we have. Tune in to listen right now and save this post as a reminder to listen again later! Link to podcast in bio or everywhere you listen to your podcasts. xoxo Vic New listener to the icandemy podcast? Yay! we would love to hear from you.  Send us an email at hello@icandemy.org and let us know how we can help you today! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, Stitcher This episode is brought to you by: MOGUL Mindset Program Awaken Your Inner Giant, 10x your impact, income and become unstoppable! https://mogul.icandemy.org/sign-up Links mentioned in this episode: https://mogul.icandemy.org/sign-up https://learn.icandemy.org/case-study

In this podcast episode, we explore canine anatomy to reveal the deliberate function behind the familiar forms of breeds you know. And a few breeds that are not-so-familiar. The way a dog is built and how it moves says a lot about its original purpose and place of origin. Whether it is to climb steep cliffs to catch birds or having a short stature to keep a nose to the ground, every aspect of a dog's anatomy lends to its unique abilities. The AKC recognizes 197 distinct breeds today, and each has been purposefully bred to perfect a wide range of canine skills and talents. Bonafide Bits Dachshund translates to “badger hound.” The breed has been around since the 1400s. Testimony of a Bloodhound's findings is acceptable in some courts. The Norwegian Lundehund has a three-jointed toe, much like a human thumb. Featured Breeds Basset Hound The Basset Hound stands no higher than 14 inches at the shoulder but, with his remarkably heavy bone, powerful little legs, and massive paws, he possesses big-dog strength and stamina. Bassets are famous for a large, domed head that features extremely long, velvety ears, mournful eyes, and a wrinkled brow, which give the breed the look of a sad clown. Built more for endurance than speed, the Basset moves in a deliberate but effortless manner. The breed's scenting ability is uncanny; it's said that among dogs only the Bloodhound's nose is more accurate. Mild and agreeable at home, the Basset is stubborn on the trail and barks in a loud, ringing voice. Although they may not be wildly demonstrative in their affections, they are steadfastly loyal. Discover more about Basset Hounds at AKC's Basset Hound Breed Biography. Chihuahua The Chihuahua is a balanced, graceful dog of terrier-like demeanor, weighing no more than 6 pounds. The rounded “apple” head is a breed hallmark. The erect ears and full, luminous eyes are acutely expressive. Coats come in many colors and patterns and can be long or short. The varieties are identical except for the coat. Chihuahuas possess loyalty, charm, and a big-dog attitude. Even tiny dogs require training, and without it, this clever scamp will rule your household like a little Napoleon. Compact and confident, Chihuahuas are ideal city pets. They are too small for roughhousing with kids, and special care must be taken in cold weather, but Chihuahuas are adaptable as long as they get lots of quality time in their preferred lap. Discover more about Chihuahuas at AKC's Chihuahua Breed Biography. Poodle Forget those old stereotypes of Poodles as sissy dogs. Poodles are eager, athletic, and wickedly smart “real dogs” of remarkable versatility. The Standard, with his greater size and strength, is the best all-around athlete of the family, but all Poodles can be trained with great success. Discover more about Poodles at AKC's Poodle (Standard) Breed Biography. Irish Setter The Irish Setter is a high-spirited gundog known for grace, swiftness, and a flashy red coat. They are famously good family dogs: sweet-tempered companions for the folks, and rollicking playmates and tennis-ball fetchers for the children. Discover more about Irish Setters at AKC's Irish Setter Breed Biography. Gordon Setter The Gordon Setter, the black avenger of the Highlands, is a substantial bird dog named for a Scottish aristocrat. Athletic and outdoorsy, Gordons are bold, confident, and resolute in the field, and sweetly affectionate by the fireside. Discover more about Gordon Setters at AKC's Gordon Setter Breed Biography. Golden Retriever The Golden Retriever, an exuberant Scottish gundog of great beauty, stands among America's most popular dog breeds. They are serious workers at hunting and fieldwork, as guides for the blind, and in search-and-rescue, enjoy obedience and other competitive events, and have an endearing love of life when not at work. Discover more about Golden Retrievers at AKC's Golden Retriever Breed Biography. Labrador Retriever The sweet-faced, lovable Labrador Retriever is America's most popular dog breed. Labs are friendly, outgoing, and high-spirited companions who have more than enough affection to go around for a family looking for a medium-to-large dog. Labs are famously friendly. They are companionable housemates who bond with the whole family, and they socialize well with neighbor dogs and humans alike. But don't mistake his easy-going personality for low energy: The Lab is an enthusiastic athlete that requires lots of exercise like swimming and marathon games of fetch, to keep physically and mentally fit. Discover more about Labrador Retrievers at AKC's Labrador Retriever Breed Biography. Dachshund The word “icon” is terribly overworked, but the Dachshund with his unmistakable long-backed body, little legs, and big personality is truly an icon of purebred dogdom. Dachshunds can be standard-sized (usually 16 to 32 pounds) or miniature (11 pounds or under), and come in one of three coat types: smooth, wirehaired, or longhaired. Dachshunds aren't built for distance running, leaping, or strenuous swimming, but otherwise, these tireless hounds are game for anything. Smart and vigilant, with a big-dog bark, they make fine watchdogs. Bred to be an independent hunter of dangerous prey, they can be brave to the point of rashness, and a bit stubborn, but their endearing nature and unique look have won millions of hearts the world over. Discover more about Dachshunds at AKC's Dachshund Breed Biography. Norwegian Lundehund At a glance, Lundehunds seem a typical northern breed: A spitz-type with triangular ears, curving tail, and a dense double coat. But a closer look reveals several unique traits. They have feet with at least six fully functioning toes and extra paw pads, an 'elastic neck' that can crane back so the head touches the spine, ears that fold shut, and flexible shoulders that allow forelegs to extend to the side, perpendicular to the body. This last anomaly produces the breed's distinctive “rotary” gait. Discover more about Norwegian Lundehunds at AKC's Norwegian Lundehund Breed Biography. Schipperke Standing no higher than 13 inches, Schipperkes are small dogs built for hard work. Schips were created as ratters and watchdogs. Their powerful jaws, necks, and forequarters coupled with a stealthy, catlike hunting style make them ideal rat-catching machines. The black coat is profuse around the neck, shoulders, and legs, giving the breed a silhouette that accentuates a thick, substantial body. The foxy face completes the unique look of a unique breed. If you can't tell a Schipperke from an ordinary dog, you simply haven't been paying attention. Discover more about Schipperkes at AKC's Schipperke Breed Biography. Bloodhound Bloodhounds are large, substantial dogs standing 23 to 27 inches at the shoulder and weighing up to 110 pounds. Their most famous features are a long, wrinkled face with loose skin; huge, drooping ears; and warm, deep-set eyes that complete an expression of solemn dignity. Coat colors can be black and tan, liver and tan, or red. Powerful legs allow Bloodhounds to scent over miles of punishing terrain. As pack dogs, Bloodhounds enjoy company, including other dogs and kids. They are easygoing, but their nose can sometimes lead them into trouble. A strong leash and long walks in places where they can enjoy sniffing around are recommended. Bloodhounds are droolers, and obedience training these sensitive sleuths can be a challenge. Discover more about Bloodhounds at AKC's Bloodhound Breed Biography. For more information about a specific breed visit the breed's parent club or AKC.org. Shareables Fiery terriers can be trained and socialized to be good neighbors and trustworthy pets. The wrinkles, long ears, and dewlap—which hangs from the neck—are designed to gather scents towards a Bloodhound's incredible nose.  Fun fact: Humans have about five million scent receptors in their noses. There are dog breeds that have 20 times that.

谷口と田川がイノベーションをテーマに喋る会の第三回。今回は工学者であるヘンリー・ペトロスキーの著作「フォークの歯はなぜ四本になったか」を題材に喋ります！このシリーズでは初めてデザイン的な要素を含んだイノベーションのお話です。Form Follows Functionという言葉は耳馴染みが良いために広く普及している感がありますが、この本はこの概念に対するアンチテーゼのようなForm Follows Failureという考え方を1992年に提唱しました。「生物の進化がそうであったように、デザインも必ずしも最適な解にたどり着くようにはできていない」というペトロスキーが考える実用品の進化論を辿ります。

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On this episode of the Occupy Freedom podcast we are continuing the discussion on the concept of "Form Follows Function", by diving into the foundation of our function. Understanding your function answers the question, "Why am I here?" and it creates focus amidst the chaos and noise of the world. In order to increase in our function we have to understand the foundation of that function. We've broken the foundation of function down into three key parts: calling, purpose and assignments. Your calling is universal, your purpose is individual, and your assignments are seasonal.... let's talk about it! Connect with us: Instagram: @myfreedomculture Facebook: @freedomculture1 Website: www.occupy-freedom.com Email: myfreedomculture@gmail.com

Jesus came to His own as a servant, to deliver them from the oppression of sin, to heal their identity and reconcile them back to the Father, but it was His own who rejected Him. His own rejected Him because they weren't looking for a servant, they were waiting for an earthly king; a military-minded ruler who would overthrow the Roman government and end their physical oppression. No matter the number of miracles, signs and wonders He performed to prove His identity, the people could not receive from Him, because their preconceived ideals blinded their eyes and deafened their ears. They were so focused on the form in which Christ came that they completely missed the freedom in His function! How many times do we miss what God is doing because we are so focused on what it's supposed to look like? On today's episode we are diving into the concept of "Form Follows Function" and talking about what it looks like to increase in the function you have so that no matter what the form looks like, you can thrive in life! Let's talk about it! Connect with us: Instagram: @myfreedomculture Facebook: @freedomculture1 Website: www.occupy-freedom.com Email: myfreedomculture@gmail.com

Do you ever wonder why the chimneys are on the sides of most buildings? Or why most homes have eight-foot ceilings? In this episode, Dan Holohan explores how purpose shaped design throughout our industry’s history.

Holly is the creator of Kick Butt Life. Her brand emphasizes the importance of incorporating adventure, thrills, strength, play, and community into everyday life. She has a deep love for the outdoors and is a strong believer that everyone should follow through on their craziest dreams. She thru-hiked the 2,200 mile-long Appalachian Trail in 2019 and has done extensive hiking throughout Arizona, the Adirondacks, and the White Mountains. Her upcoming adventure plans include the Oregon Coast Trail, adventuring through the Caribbean, and Mount Kilimanjaro. Her journal on taking control of your life story comes out this June. Show Notes (00:04:38) Holly's Background (00:06:24) Was movement a core part of growing up? (00:07:48) Call for nature (00:10:15) What Holly had to do before traveling? (00:11:18) Travel Role Models (00:13:37) The Appalachian Trail (00:17:29) The power of nervousness (00:18:56) Technology for navigation and Resupplying (00:21:31) People who don't leave towns during through hikes (00:22:30) Night Hiking (00:23:56) Four State Challenge (00:25:38) Self Defense and Other Safety Factors (00:28:18) Hostel Information Network (00:29:28) The Trail Feels Old School (00:32:19) What is a typical day for a hiker? (00:37:10) Hiking to improve awareness of the body (00:39:12) Form Follows Function (00:42:53) Rest and Recovery (00:47:46) Self Reflection (00:49:57) Power of Handwriting (00:51:47) Putting space between work and life (00:54:05) Realization on the trail (00:58:53) Tracking and Anxiety (01:00:43) Jane Goodall (01:03:02) Recommended Books (01:06:09) What advice do you have for anyone who's driven or looking to pivot? (01:09:36) Connecting with Holly --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feedingcuriosity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feedingcuriosity/support

We often put the program before the purpose. We put aesthetics before practicality. We put form before function. We need to turn things around. We need to put our dreams, our purpose, our beliefs at the centers of our lives; and we need to build from there.

Während Manuel in einem Dorf aufgewachsen ist, hat Nora ihre Kindheit und Jugend mitten in der Großstadt Hamburg verbracht. Wir sprechen über die Unterschiede des Stadt- und Landlebens und erinnern uns an unsere Jugendjahre. Transkript und Vokabeln Werde ein Easy German Mitglied und du bekommst unsere Vokabelhilfe, ein interaktives Transkript und Bonusmaterial zu jeder Episode: easygerman.org/membership Intro Zu Gast: Nora Grunwald Design (Easy German Podcast 66) Form Follows Function (Easy German Podcast 67) Thema der Woche: Stadtkinder und Dorfkinder Jedes DORFKIND immer | Phil Laude (YouTube) Jedes STADTKIND immer | Phil Laude (YouTube) Hast du ein Feedback zur Episode? Schreib uns einen Kommentar auf Patreon oder unter den Show Notes! Transkript Intro Manuel: [0:15] Herzlich willkommen zu Episode 157 des Easy German Podcasts. Und wenn eine solch formelle Einleitung von mir kommt und kein Gesinge und keine fröhliche Begrüßung von Cari, dann bedeutet das, dass Cari einen langen Drehtag hatte heute und es nicht zur Aufnahme geschafft hat. Das ist natürlich schade, aber nicht so schlimm, denn ich freue mich sehr, wieder im Podcast zu begrüßen: Meine gute Freundin Nora. Hallo Nora! Nora: [0:54] Hallo ihr Lieben! Na? Manuel: [0:55] Noragrunwald.com, sagen wir gleich am Anfang, das ist deine Website, damit ich das nicht vergesse. Du bist Illustratorin und Designerin unter anderem und tatsächlich warst du schon einmal bei uns zu Gast, nämlich in Episode — ich habe es gerade gegoogelt — 66 mit dem schönen Namen "Design". Nora: [1:16] Genau, ich erinnere mich gut. Ich hoffe, ihr auch. Manuel: [1:19] Und Episode 67: Form Follows Function. Nora: [1:23] Stimmt, ja, wir haben zwei gemacht, das, das ist richtig. Manuel: [1:26] Nice. Ja, Nora, wie geht es dir? Nora: [1:29] Sehr gut. Ich freue mich total, wieder hier zu sein. Ich hatte auch so ein bisschen so ein Bauchkribbeln, muss ich sagen. So ein bisschen, wie wenn man sich freut, wenn man zum Beispiel auf den Jahrmarkt geht oder so. Und das ist ja ein gutes Gefühl und ich habe mich sehr gefreut. Ich freue mich sehr, hier zu sein. Manuel: [1:44] Also Lampenfieber oder Vorfreude? Nora: [1:46] Nee, wirkliche Vorfreude, also so wie Weihnachten ein bisschen. Manuel: [1:49] Sehr cool. Ja, Nora. Du bist hier, weil du einen Themenvorschlag gemacht hast, den ich sehr gut fand, und dann habe ich gesagt: "Willst du nicht einfach in den Podcast kommen und dann machen wir dieses Thema zusammen?" Und deswegen starten wir jetzt unser …Support Easy German and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easygerman.org/membership

We consider imagination as an evolutionary practice. We critique capitalism and its impact on imagination and the creative process. Hana explains intentional adaptation and how to break patterns. Eliana emphasizes choice. Books mentioned: She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi --- Hosts: Hana Kostis and Eliana Yoneda --- Find more from about our music at https://7layeroscillator.org --- Cover art by monica canilao. Check our her website at monicacanilao.com, or find her on Instagram at @__moreferalthan__ --- Sound mixing/mastering by De’Ron at @groovindaily productions

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Controlling Your Output Through Your Input A.B. Ridgeway explores the dilemma of trying to control our life circumstances by forcing outcomes instead of focusing on the things we are doing to accomplish that outcome. In this episode, we ask our listeners to ask themselves, "How am I functioning?" In many of our lives we see the final form on social media, but many don't feel comfortable sharing the functions of their life. The hard work, the long nights, the frustrating brainstorming sessions, or just feelings of vulnerability to understand that something needs to be changed.

easygerman.fm/67 — In Teil 2 unseres Gesprächs mit Nora reden wir über Design-Prinzipien, kritisieren Apps und Logos und stellen einige Designer aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum vor. Transkript und Vokabeln Unterstütze den Easy German Podcast mit $2 pro Woche und du bekommst unsere Vokabelhilfe, das volle Transkript und Bonus Material: easygerman.org/membership Intro Zu Gast im Podcast: Nora Grunwald Thema der Woche: Design (Teil 2) Form follows function (Wikipedia) Things Logos Unilever Logos Easy Polish (YouTube) Seedlang Otl Aicher (Wikipedia) Lufthansa Logo Piktogramme Dieter Rams (Wikipedia) Braun Taschenrechner (Wikipedia) Karl Lagerfeld (Wikipedia) Christoph Niemann (Wikipedia) @abstractsunday auf Instagram Kampagne für die Deutsche Oper Berlin Hast du ein Feedback zur Episode? Schreib uns einen Kommentar unter den Show Notes! Transkript Intro Cari: [0:06] Heute singst du, Manuel. Manuel: [0:12] La la la la la, la la la la. Cari: [0:15] Hallo. (Halli hallo.) Manuel: [0:17] Da bist du wieder, Nora. Das ging ja schnell. Nora: [0:19] Ja, das ging sehr schnell. Manuel: [0:22] Ja, wir sind ja noch lange nicht am Ende mit unserem Gespräch über Design. (Nee.) Cari: [0:28] Letztes Mal haben wir über Design geredet und wir haben dich schon vorgestellt, Nora, als Freundin, also nicht die Freundin, aber eine Freundin von Manuel. Du kommst aus Norddeutschland und bist Illustratorin und Designerin und jetzt würde ich gerne noch mehr über dich erfahren, so. Ich versuche mich mal in das, in die Rolle der Zuhörerinnen und Zuhörer zu versetzen. Jetzt kannst du uns vielleicht noch etwas erzählen über dich, was die Leute noch nicht wissen, damit sie dich heute noch besser kennenlernen. Nora: [0:59] Oh ja. Also, ich, genau, vielleicht kann ich noch ein bisschen was darüber erzählen, was so … also ich habe ein paar Schwerpunkte tatsächlich in meiner Arbeit und unter anderem … ja? Manuel: [1:10] Warte mal, was sind deine Hobbys? (Meine Hobbys?) Jetzt nicht auf die Arbeit bezogen. Nora: [1:14] Ach so, ja, gut okay, dann … da packe ich jetzt aus, nein. Ja, also ich, grundsätzlich tanze ich sehr gerne und habe auch schon ein oder den ein oder anderen exotischen Tanz ausprobiert. (Uh la la.) Cari: [1:32] Könntest du vielleicht Manuel Salsa tanzen beibringen? Da gibt es noch Bedarf, habe ich gehört. Nora: [1:36] Ja, wir haben das probiert, als wir mal zusammen im Urlaub waren. (Hat nicht geklappt?) Weißt du noch? Nee, jein, wir haben, wir waren zusammen in so einer Tango-Halle in Argentinien und wir saßen ganz beschämt am Rand, weil wir dachten: "Oh Gott, was, so gut, wie die alle tanzen, da machen wir, blamieren wir uns bis auf die Knochen." Manuel: [1:56] Wir saßen da wirklich inmitten von Tango-Profis, wir haben da unseren Cocktail geschlürft und … Nora: [1:59] Ja, das war wirklich so. Wir haben uns richtig, richtig, also wir sind dann so rausgekroch… rausgeschlichen. Cari: [2:10] Ihr habt es nicht mal probiert? (Nee.) Nora: [2:13] Ich weiß noch, ich weiß noch, dass sogar da so ein altes Ehepaar, die waren irgendwie achtzig, selbst die haben da irgendwie einen Tango hingelegt, dass wir dachten: "Nee, also, das, da schmeißen die uns von selbst raus dann." Cari: [2:22] Nee, hier werden wir jetzt nicht die unbeweglichen Deutschen jetzt zur Schau stellen. Nora: [2:31] Genau. Nee, aber ansonsten, ich würde das Manuel beibringen, aber ich glaube, Manuel fände das nicht so lustig. Manuel: [2:39] Weiß ich nicht. Ja, okay, tanzen also. Nora: [2:43] Ja, genau, also das habe ich schon immer gemacht und auch unterschiedlichste Tänze schon ausprobiert tatsächlich, aber nie wirklich so einen Paartanz, das ist irgendwie nicht meins. Tatsächlich auch, weil … jetzt haben wir zwar drüber gesprochen, aber so Paartanz finde ich dann doch immer so ein bisschen spießig, muss ich sagen. Wie ist das denn bei euch so, also, habt ihr so eine Tanzschule durchlaufen, wisst ihr? So, früher musste man doch eigentlich als Teenie so in eine Tanzschule.Support Easy German and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easygerman.org/membership

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 608 features our essay, An Agile Team in a Waterfall Company. Teams like this exist, and sometimes even flourish. Our essay explores how that is possible and how teams in this circumstance can help evolve whole organizations. We have a visit from Gene Hughson with his Form Follows Function column. Gene and I talk about how an architect has to avoid bias generated by the expertise that they have spent years developing.    Re-Read Saturday News  This week we tackle Chapter 5 (this is the beginning of Part 2) of Tame your Work Flow,  The chapter is titled “Where to Focus Improvement Efforts.” Part 2 transitions us from improving wait time and flow efficiency and begins a deep dive into the Theory of Constraints (ToC). Remember to buy a copy of Tame your Work Flow to support the authors and blog!     Week 1: Logistics and Front Matter - https://bit.ly/2LWJ3EY Week 2: Prologue (The Story of Herbie) - https://bit.ly/3h4zmTi Week 3: Explicit Mental Models - https://bit.ly/2UJUZyN  Week 4: Flow Efficiency, Little’s Law and Economic Impact - https://bit.ly/2VrIhoL  Week 5: Flawed Mental Models - https://bit.ly/3eqj70m   Week 6: Where To Focus Improvement Efforts - https://bit.ly/2DTvOUN  Next SPaMCAST The Software Process and Measurement Cast 609 will feature the return of Dr. David Rico. Dave and I discussed contracting and agile. This a crucial real-world topic that is often swept under the carpet and politely ignored. That won’t happen in the SPaMCAST 609.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 607 features our interview with Mark Tolbert and Susan Parente to discuss their new book Hybrid Project Management: Using Agile with Traditional PM Methodologies to Succeed on Modern Projects. Agile hybrids are often pilloried, Mark and Susan make a strong case that hybrids have a place in delivering value. Without hybrids, there are places that can't go!   Mark’s Bio Mark has over 30 years of experience in IT, including 27 years at Hewlett-Packard. He successfully managed support programs and projects within HP Services from 1994 through 2007. The programs and projects included a large e-selling program, a multivendor support program for a large telecommunications company, data center relocation projects, and MDM (mobile device management) programs. Reach out to Mark on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-tolbert-pmp-pmi-acp-90b9b38 Susan’s Bio Susan Parente is a project engineer, consultant, speaker, author, professor, and mentor who leads large complex IT software implementation projects, and the establishment of Enterprise PMOs. She has 23+ years of experience leading software and business development projects in the private and public sectors, including a decade of experience implementing IT projects for the DoD and other federal government agencies. Reach to Susan onLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/susanparente Twitter: @TechRiskManagerWeb: http://s3-tec.com/ Email: parente.s3@gmail.com Re-Read Saturday News  This week we tackle Chapter 4 of Tame your Work Flow,  The chapter is titled “Utility of Flawed Mental Models.” The goal of the chapter is to make sure we understand why reducing wait time makes sense and why that reduction has an impact on delivery.   Remember to buy a copy of Tame your Work Flow to support the authors and blog!   Week 1: Logistics and Front Matter - https://bit.ly/2LWJ3EY Week 2: Prologue (The Story of Herbie) - https://bit.ly/3h4zmTi Week 3: Explicit Mental Models - https://bit.ly/2UJUZyN  Week 4: Flow Efficiency, Little’s Law and Economic Impact - https://bit.ly/2VrIhoL  Week 5: Flawed Mental Models - https://bit.ly/3eqj70m   Next SPaMCAST The Software Process and Measurement Cast 608 will feature our essay, An Agile Team In A Waterfall Company. They exist and sometimes even flourish. Our essay explores how that is possible and how teams in this circumstance can evolve. We will also have a visit from Gene Hughson with his Form Follows Function column. 

Progressive Architects Tasarım Stüdyosunun kurucu ortağı arkadaşım Mimar Cem Yıldırım ile ofis sahibi olmak, Rusya Mimarlığı ve yabancı mimarlarla çalışmanın getirdikleri üzerine bir diaLOG gerçekleştirdik. Kendi deneyimleri, problemlerini ve tavsiyelerini bizlerle paylaştığı için teşekkürler. Bölümleri sevdiklerinizle paylaşmayı unutmayın! Paylaşanlar arasından bir kişiye Cem Yıldırım'ın önerdiği bir kitap hediye edilecektir. Programda bahsi geçen konulara aşağıdaki (uzun ) listeden ulaşabilirsiniz:1.Die Neue Gestaltung,Piet Mondrian, 1925, Münchenhttps://digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/diglit/mondrian1925/0001/thumbs Gestaltung Türkçe’ye “tasarım” olarak çevirilir. İngilizce’de “shaping, forming / design” olarak karşılık bulur.En iyi karşılıklarından biri Fransızca’da “conception”, o da anlam olarak “création de l’esprit” açılımıyla ifade bulur, yani “creation of mind”. Sayfa 32’de şöyle bir ifade geçer:“Nach Cezanne hat sich die Malerei Mehr und Mehr von Der äußeren Erscheinung der Natur befreit. Futurismus, Kubismus und Purismus gelanten zu einer anderen Gestaltung. Gleichwohl, so Lange die Gestaltung sich irgendwelcher ‘Form’ bedient, ist es ausgeschlossen, Reine Verhältnismäßigkeiten zu gestalten. Aus desem Grunde hat sich "die neue Gestaltung" von jeder "Form" bildung befreit. So ist die Malerei dazu gekommen, sich durch die reine Farbe, flächenhaft auf der Fläche. Die Malerei wird eine Kunst, gestaltend "auf die Weise der Kunst." Kabaca çeviri ile:Cézanne’a göre, resim sanatı kendisini doğanın dış görünüşünden gitgide kurtardı. Fütürizm, Kübizm ve Pürizm yeni bir tasarıma erişti. Bununla birlikte, sanatsal tasarım herhangi bir “biçim” kullandığı sürece, saf bir orantılılık yakalamak mümkün değildir. Bu nedenle “yeni sanatsal tasarım” kendisini herhangi bir oluşum “biçiminden” bağımsız kıldı. Böylece resim sanatı, yüzeyde genişleyen saf renkler ile karakterize oldu. Resim, “sanat yolunda” tasarlanmış bir sanat oldu. 2.Sanatta güzelin esas konu olması fikrinin yıkılması hakkında Hugo ve Baudelaire’den bahsettik.Victor Hugo, özellikle ‘Notre Dame dé Paris’ (1831) ile Baudelaire ise ‘Le Spleen de Paris’ (1869) ve ‘Les Fleurs du mal’ (1857) ile Rönesans’tan beri alışılagelmiş olan sanattaki güzellik anlayışını yıkmıştır.Alberti, Brunolleschi, Donatello gibi Erken Rönesans sanatçılarının biçim ve oranlarda yakaladığı güzellik anlayışı, ve hatta Botticelli’nin Nascita di Venere (Venüs’ün Doğuşu) tablosunda gerçekçiliği kenara iterek ön plana çıkardığı güzellik anlayışı Geç Rönesans döneminden beri sorgulanır ve nihayetinde Romantizm ve Modernizm’in temelleri ile sert biçimde yıkılır. 3.Mimarlığın teokrasiye, güç ve iktidara hizmet eden sanat dalı olması Antik Çağ’dan beri yapılan bir tanımlamadır (en belirgin olarak Mısır, Yunan ve Roma uygarlıklarından beri). Burada en saf haliyle barınak olarak yapılan konut mimarlık dışında bırakılırken, esasen sipariş edilmiş yapılar olarak nitelendirilir.Luc Plamondon ‘Notre Dame de Paris’ müzikalinde matbaanın keşfi ile seri baskının yayılması ve yazınsal eserlerin tüm halka ulaşması ile değişen dünya düzenini (Reform dönemi) anlattığı ‘Florance’ parçasında “Et la littérature tuera l'architecture” (And the literature will destroy the architecure) ifadesini bu tanıma atfen yapar. Burada edebiyat özgür düşünceyi, mimarlık ise teokrasi, yani kilise ve iktidarı simgeler. 4.Stefan Zweig’ın Dickens’ı anlattığı denemede geçen bölümü aynen yazmak isterim:“… Her İngiliz bir Almanın Alman olmasından daha İngilizdir. İngilizlik insanın zihinsel organizmasının üzerinde bir cila, bir boya değildir, o kana karışır, onun ritmini düzenler, bireydeki en mahrem ve en içsel, en temel olanı canlandırır: Bu da sanatsal olandır. Sanatçı olarak da bir İngiliz, ırkına bir Almandan, bir Fransızdan daha bağlıdır. İngiltere’deki her sanatçı, her gerçek şair bu yüzden içindeki İngilizlikle mücadele etmiştir; ama en hararetli, en güçlü nefterler bile geleneği yere yıkmayı başaramamıştır. Onların kılcal damarlarından geçerek ruhlarının toprağına derin bir şekilde işlemiştir: İngilizliği söküp atmak isteyenin bütün organizmayı yırtması ve yarayı kanatması gerekir. Hür Dünya vatandaşlığına duydukları özlemle dolu birkaç aristokrat buna kalkıştı: Byron, Shelley, Oscar Wilde içlerindeki İngilizliği yok etmek istedi, çünkü İngilizlerin içindeki onulmaz burjuvalıktan nefret ediyorlardı. Ama sadece kendi yaşamlarını mahvettiler, İngiliz geleneği dünyanın en güçlü, en başarılı geleneğidir, ama aynı zamanda sanat için de en tehlikelisidir. En tehlikelisidir, çünkü en sinsisidir: Donmuş bir çöl değildir, gelenleri kovan kötü bir ev sahibi değildir, sıcak ocak ateşi ve yumuşak konforuyla insanları baştan çıkarır, ama onları ahlaki sınırlar içine kapatır, sıkıştırır ve kurallar koyar; hür sanatçı güdüsüyle geçinemez. Küflenmiş havasıyla mütevazı bir barınaktır, hayatın tehlikeli akımlarına karşı korunaklıdır; neşeli, dostane, misafirperver, burjuva memnuniyetinin şöminesinde yanan ateşiyle tam bir “yuva”dır, ama vatanı dünya, en derin arzusu sınırsız topraklar üzerinde göçebe gibi dolaşmak olanlar için de bir hapishanedir. Dickens İngiliz geleneğinin içine rahatça yerleşmiş, onun dört duvarı arasına evini kurmuştu. Vatan topraklarında kendini rahat hissediyordu ve hiçbir zaman, hayatı boyunca İngiltere’nin sanatsal, ahlaki ya da estetik sınırlarını aşmadı. O bir devrimci değildi. Onun içindeki sanatçı ile İngiliz çok iyi anlaştı ve yavaş yavaş onun içinde bütünüyle dağıldı. Dickens’ın ortaya koyduğu şey yüzlerce yıllık İngiliz geleneğinin temelleri üzerinde sağlam ve güvenli şekilde duruyor; kafasını asla bir karış yukarı çıkarmamıştır, ama yapıyı çekici bir mimariyle beklenmedik bir yüksekliğe ulaştırmıştır. Onun sanatı ulusunun bilinçdışı, sanat haline gelmiş istencidir: Eğer onun sanatının yoğunluğunu, eşine az rastlanır niteliklerini ve kaçırılmış imkanlarını sınırlandırırsak, aynı zamanda sürekli İngiltere ile karşı karşıya kalırız. Dickens Napoleon’un kahramanlıklarla dolu yüzyılıyla, zaferlerle dolu geçmişle, geleceğin rüyası olan emperyalizm arasındaki İngiliz geleneğinin en yüksek sanatsal ifadesidir. Dickens bizim için sadece olağandışı bir eser meydana getirmişse ve bu dehasını ortaya koyacak kadar şiddetli değilse, bunun nedeni İngiltere ve onu frenlemiş olan ırk değil, içinde yaşadığı suçsuz çağdır: İngiltere’nin Victoria çağıdır. Bilindiği gibi Shakespeare de bir İngiliz çağının şiirsel ifadesi için en yüksek olanaktır: Ama onunki Elizabeth çağıydı; güçlü, eylem düşkünü, genç, taze duygularla dolu, ilk kez peçesini imperium mondi’ye (dünya imparatorluğuna) uzatan, içinden taşan güçle titreyen, ateşli bir İngiltere sözkonusuydu.” Stefan Zweig, Üç Büyük Usta: Balzac – Dickens – DostoyevskiÇeviri: Nafer Ermiş, İş Bankası Kültür YayınlarıÖzgün Adı: Drei Meister 5.Vittorio Gregotti (1927 – 2020) 6.Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) 7.Richard Rogers, The Lloyd’s Building 8.Norman Foster, ST: Mary Axe 9.Renzo Piano, The Shard 10.Konstantin Melnikov’un 1935’te, Rusya’da mimarlık gazetesinde yayınlanan röportajını İngilizce’ye çevirmiştik. İlgili paragrafı paylaşıyorum: Drawings are not always mandatory and sometimes harmful"In the course of my work, I personally do not have to use drawings and sketches of all kinds. I not only don't feel the need, but I think it's superfluous and even harmful. Drawing interferes with free maneuvering of thoughts, imposing a graphically realized solution, even if it is rejected by the mind. In particular, I'm hampered by drawings in the initial stage of work on the project. It's a different matter - all sorts of purely technical, and not composite, sketches. Those are useful and necessary in the work of the architect." 11.Aleksandr Gan tarafından yazılmış olan Konstrüktivizm’de tasarım prensipleri FAKTURA olarak tanımlanır. ‘Form Follows Function’ fikri gibi bir sanatsal objenin biçim ve yüzeyinin, onun nasıl ve ne için yapıldığını dışavurması, belirgin özelliğini sergilemesi gerektiği fikrini savunur. 12.Önde gelen Konstrüktist mimarlar:Melnikov, Tatlin, Shukov, Fomin, ChernikovRus konstrüktivizmi üstüne araştırmalarımızı yazıya döküyoruz. Yakın zamanda bitmiş olacak. Dönemin mimarları ile yapılarını yakından incelediğimiz keyifli bir çalışmamız mevcut. 13.Postmodernizm altında Thomas Wolfe ve Albert Camus isimleri geçti. Her ne kadar eserleri modernist yapıda olsa da, Thomas Wolfe’ün Look Homeward, Angel (Türkçe’ye çevirilmiş bir basımı yok) eseri ile Albert Camus’nun L’Étranger (Yabancı) eseri -yapı bakımından olmasa bile- karakter kurgusu ve anlatımı bakımından Postmodern edebiyatın temellerindendir. Ginsberg ya da Paul Auster gibi belirgin (ve gerçekten başarılı) postmodern örnekler yerine geç modernist bu iki örneğe değinmekteki amaç, postmodern bireyin karakteri ve sosyal ilişkileri bakımından önemli temeller kurmuş olmalarına dikkat çekmektir. 14.Stream of Consciousness, ya da Türkçe “zihin akışı” diyebileceğimiz anlatım biçimi, edebiyat ve müzikte 1800’lerden beri kullanılan, ancak modernizm ve postmodernizmde sıkça başvurulan, karakterin zihninden geçen düşünceleri bir uyum ve bütünlüğe bakmaksızın okura ya da dinleyiciye aktardığı ifade biçimidir. Sessiz ve kurgusuz bir monologtur. 15.Rusya’nın mimarlık yayınlarının başlıcaları:Archi.ru https://archi.ru/enArch Speech https://archspeech.com/Strelka Institure – Online https://strelka.com/ru/vectorSchusev State Museum for Architecture https://ecc-russia.eu/events/currentexhibition----Mutlu Mimarlıklar!

Progressive Architects Tasarım Stüdyosunun kurucu ortağı arkadaşım Mimar Cem Yıldırım ile ofis sahibi olmak, Rusya Mimarlığı ve yabancı mimarlarla çalışmanın getirdikleri üzerine bir diaLOG gerçekleştirdik. Kendi deneyimleri, problemlerini ve tavsiyelerini bizlerle paylaştığı için teşekkürler. Bölümleri sevdiklerinizle paylaşmayı unutmayın! Paylaşanlar arasından bir kişiye Cem Yıldırım'ın önerdiği bir kitap hediye edilecektir. Programda bahsi geçen konulara aşağıdaki (uzun ) listeden ulaşabilirsiniz:1.Die Neue Gestaltung,Piet Mondrian, 1925, Münchenhttps://digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/diglit/mondrian1925/0001/thumbs Gestaltung Türkçe’ye “tasarım” olarak çevirilir. İngilizce’de “shaping, forming / design” olarak karşılık bulur.En iyi karşılıklarından biri Fransızca’da “conception”, o da anlam olarak “création de l’esprit” açılımıyla ifade bulur, yani “creation of mind”. Sayfa 32’de şöyle bir ifade geçer:“Nach Cezanne hat sich die Malerei Mehr und Mehr von Der äußeren Erscheinung der Natur befreit. Futurismus, Kubismus und Purismus gelanten zu einer anderen Gestaltung. Gleichwohl, so Lange die Gestaltung sich irgendwelcher ‘Form’ bedient, ist es ausgeschlossen, Reine Verhältnismäßigkeiten zu gestalten. Aus desem Grunde hat sich "die neue Gestaltung" von jeder "Form" bildung befreit. So ist die Malerei dazu gekommen, sich durch die reine Farbe, flächenhaft auf der Fläche. Die Malerei wird eine Kunst, gestaltend "auf die Weise der Kunst." Kabaca çeviri ile:Cézanne’a göre, resim sanatı kendisini doğanın dış görünüşünden gitgide kurtardı. Fütürizm, Kübizm ve Pürizm yeni bir tasarıma erişti. Bununla birlikte, sanatsal tasarım herhangi bir “biçim” kullandığı sürece, saf bir orantılılık yakalamak mümkün değildir. Bu nedenle “yeni sanatsal tasarım” kendisini herhangi bir oluşum “biçiminden” bağımsız kıldı. Böylece resim sanatı, yüzeyde genişleyen saf renkler ile karakterize oldu. Resim, “sanat yolunda” tasarlanmış bir sanat oldu. 2.Sanatta güzelin esas konu olması fikrinin yıkılması hakkında Hugo ve Baudelaire’den bahsettik.Victor Hugo, özellikle ‘Notre Dame dé Paris’ (1831) ile Baudelaire ise ‘Le Spleen de Paris’ (1869) ve ‘Les Fleurs du mal’ (1857) ile Rönesans’tan beri alışılagelmiş olan sanattaki güzellik anlayışını yıkmıştır.Alberti, Brunolleschi, Donatello gibi Erken Rönesans sanatçılarının biçim ve oranlarda yakaladığı güzellik anlayışı, ve hatta Botticelli’nin Nascita di Venere (Venüs’ün Doğuşu) tablosunda gerçekçiliği kenara iterek ön plana çıkardığı güzellik anlayışı Geç Rönesans döneminden beri sorgulanır ve nihayetinde Romantizm ve Modernizm’in temelleri ile sert biçimde yıkılır. 3.Mimarlığın teokrasiye, güç ve iktidara hizmet eden sanat dalı olması Antik Çağ’dan beri yapılan bir tanımlamadır (en belirgin olarak Mısır, Yunan ve Roma uygarlıklarından beri). Burada en saf haliyle barınak olarak yapılan konut mimarlık dışında bırakılırken, esasen sipariş edilmiş yapılar olarak nitelendirilir.Luc Plamondon ‘Notre Dame de Paris’ müzikalinde matbaanın keşfi ile seri baskının yayılması ve yazınsal eserlerin tüm halka ulaşması ile değişen dünya düzenini (Reform dönemi) anlattığı ‘Florance’ parçasında “Et la littérature tuera l'architecture” (And the literature will destroy the architecure) ifadesini bu tanıma atfen yapar. Burada edebiyat özgür düşünceyi, mimarlık ise teokrasi, yani kilise ve iktidarı simgeler. 4.Stefan Zweig’ın Dickens’ı anlattığı denemede geçen bölümü aynen yazmak isterim:“… Her İngiliz bir Almanın Alman olmasından daha İngilizdir. İngilizlik insanın zihinsel organizmasının üzerinde bir cila, bir boya değildir, o kana karışır, onun ritmini düzenler, bireydeki en mahrem ve en içsel, en temel olanı canlandırır: Bu da sanatsal olandır. Sanatçı olarak da bir İngiliz, ırkına bir Almandan, bir Fransızdan daha bağlıdır. İngiltere’deki her sanatçı, her gerçek şair bu yüzden içindeki İngilizlikle mücadele etmiştir; ama en hararetli, en güçlü nefterler bile geleneği yere yıkmayı başaramamıştır. Onların kılcal damarlarından geçerek ruhlarının toprağına derin bir şekilde işlemiştir: İngilizliği söküp atmak isteyenin bütün organizmayı yırtması ve yarayı kanatması gerekir. Hür Dünya vatandaşlığına duydukları özlemle dolu birkaç aristokrat buna kalkıştı: Byron, Shelley, Oscar Wilde içlerindeki İngilizliği yok etmek istedi, çünkü İngilizlerin içindeki onulmaz burjuvalıktan nefret ediyorlardı. Ama sadece kendi yaşamlarını mahvettiler, İngiliz geleneği dünyanın en güçlü, en başarılı geleneğidir, ama aynı zamanda sanat için de en tehlikelisidir. En tehlikelisidir, çünkü en sinsisidir: Donmuş bir çöl değildir, gelenleri kovan kötü bir ev sahibi değildir, sıcak ocak ateşi ve yumuşak konforuyla insanları baştan çıkarır, ama onları ahlaki sınırlar içine kapatır, sıkıştırır ve kurallar koyar; hür sanatçı güdüsüyle geçinemez. Küflenmiş havasıyla mütevazı bir barınaktır, hayatın tehlikeli akımlarına karşı korunaklıdır; neşeli, dostane, misafirperver, burjuva memnuniyetinin şöminesinde yanan ateşiyle tam bir “yuva”dır, ama vatanı dünya, en derin arzusu sınırsız topraklar üzerinde göçebe gibi dolaşmak olanlar için de bir hapishanedir. Dickens İngiliz geleneğinin içine rahatça yerleşmiş, onun dört duvarı arasına evini kurmuştu. Vatan topraklarında kendini rahat hissediyordu ve hiçbir zaman, hayatı boyunca İngiltere’nin sanatsal, ahlaki ya da estetik sınırlarını aşmadı. O bir devrimci değildi. Onun içindeki sanatçı ile İngiliz çok iyi anlaştı ve yavaş yavaş onun içinde bütünüyle dağıldı. Dickens’ın ortaya koyduğu şey yüzlerce yıllık İngiliz geleneğinin temelleri üzerinde sağlam ve güvenli şekilde duruyor; kafasını asla bir karış yukarı çıkarmamıştır, ama yapıyı çekici bir mimariyle beklenmedik bir yüksekliğe ulaştırmıştır. Onun sanatı ulusunun bilinçdışı, sanat haline gelmiş istencidir: Eğer onun sanatının yoğunluğunu, eşine az rastlanır niteliklerini ve kaçırılmış imkanlarını sınırlandırırsak, aynı zamanda sürekli İngiltere ile karşı karşıya kalırız. Dickens Napoleon’un kahramanlıklarla dolu yüzyılıyla, zaferlerle dolu geçmişle, geleceğin rüyası olan emperyalizm arasındaki İngiliz geleneğinin en yüksek sanatsal ifadesidir. Dickens bizim için sadece olağandışı bir eser meydana getirmişse ve bu dehasını ortaya koyacak kadar şiddetli değilse, bunun nedeni İngiltere ve onu frenlemiş olan ırk değil, içinde yaşadığı suçsuz çağdır: İngiltere’nin Victoria çağıdır. Bilindiği gibi Shakespeare de bir İngiliz çağının şiirsel ifadesi için en yüksek olanaktır: Ama onunki Elizabeth çağıydı; güçlü, eylem düşkünü, genç, taze duygularla dolu, ilk kez peçesini imperium mondi’ye (dünya imparatorluğuna) uzatan, içinden taşan güçle titreyen, ateşli bir İngiltere sözkonusuydu.” Stefan Zweig, Üç Büyük Usta: Balzac – Dickens – DostoyevskiÇeviri: Nafer Ermiş, İş Bankası Kültür YayınlarıÖzgün Adı: Drei Meister 5.Vittorio Gregotti (1927 – 2020) 6.Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) 7.Richard Rogers, The Lloyd’s Building 8.Norman Foster, ST: Mary Axe 9.Renzo Piano, The Shard 10.Konstantin Melnikov’un 1935’te, Rusya’da mimarlık gazetesinde yayınlanan röportajını İngilizce’ye çevirmiştik. İlgili paragrafı paylaşıyorum: Drawings are not always mandatory and sometimes harmful"In the course of my work, I personally do not have to use drawings and sketches of all kinds. I not only don't feel the need, but I think it's superfluous and even harmful. Drawing interferes with free maneuvering of thoughts, imposing a graphically realized solution, even if it is rejected by the mind. In particular, I'm hampered by drawings in the initial stage of work on the project. It's a different matter - all sorts of purely technical, and not composite, sketches. Those are useful and necessary in the work of the architect." 11.Aleksandr Gan tarafından yazılmış olan Konstrüktivizm’de tasarım prensipleri FAKTURA olarak tanımlanır. ‘Form Follows Function’ fikri gibi bir sanatsal objenin biçim ve yüzeyinin, onun nasıl ve ne için yapıldığını dışavurması, belirgin özelliğini sergilemesi gerektiği fikrini savunur. 12.Önde gelen Konstrüktist mimarlar:Melnikov, Tatlin, Shukov, Fomin, ChernikovRus konstrüktivizmi üstüne araştırmalarımızı yazıya döküyoruz. Yakın zamanda bitmiş olacak. Dönemin mimarları ile yapılarını yakından incelediğimiz keyifli bir çalışmamız mevcut. 13.Postmodernizm altında Thomas Wolfe ve Albert Camus isimleri geçti. Her ne kadar eserleri modernist yapıda olsa da, Thomas Wolfe’ün Look Homeward, Angel (Türkçe’ye çevirilmiş bir basımı yok) eseri ile Albert Camus’nun L’Étranger (Yabancı) eseri -yapı bakımından olmasa bile- karakter kurgusu ve anlatımı bakımından Postmodern edebiyatın temellerindendir. Ginsberg ya da Paul Auster gibi belirgin (ve gerçekten başarılı) postmodern örnekler yerine geç modernist bu iki örneğe değinmekteki amaç, postmodern bireyin karakteri ve sosyal ilişkileri bakımından önemli temeller kurmuş olmalarına dikkat çekmektir. 14.Stream of Consciousness, ya da Türkçe “zihin akışı” diyebileceğimiz anlatım biçimi, edebiyat ve müzikte 1800’lerden beri kullanılan, ancak modernizm ve postmodernizmde sıkça başvurulan, karakterin zihninden geçen düşünceleri bir uyum ve bütünlüğe bakmaksızın okura ya da dinleyiciye aktardığı ifade biçimidir. Sessiz ve kurgusuz bir monologtur. 15.Rusya’nın mimarlık yayınlarının başlıcaları:Archi.ru https://archi.ru/enArch Speech https://archspeech.com/Strelka Institure – Online https://strelka.com/ru/vectorSchusev State Museum for Architecture https://ecc-russia.eu/events/currentexhibition----Mutlu Mimarlıklar!

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In interior design, the cardinal rule is "Form Follows Function", meaning that things can't just look pretty; they also have to be designed to do what they're supposed to do if you want a space to work properly.  The same is true in our lives.  Here's how to design your mind and your heart to live out your purpose, withstand whatever life throws at you, and find joy and purpose in every moment. 

SPaMCAST 573 features our essay using a workflow to prioritize a backlog. Items on any backlog proliferate. Product backlogs used in agile and lean development approaches are no different.  Many outsiders have the mistaken notion that once on the list that that is the end of the story -- let’s dissuade them of this idea. Gene Hughson brings his Form Follows Function column to the podcast.  Gene and I discussed his experience as an application architect.   Re-Read Saturday News In this week’s installment of our re-read of Thinking, Fast and Slow Chapter 27 begins with a discussion of the classic indifference curve from Econ 101. The indifference curve shows the trade-off between two goods. In this case, Kahneman uses the trade-off between income and leisure to show how overly simple theories generate models that do not describe behavior outside the textbook. The problem that Kahneman points out is the basic indifference curve doesn’t reflect context. Remember, if you do not have a favorite, dog-eared copy of Thinking, Fast and Slow, please buy a copy.  Using the links in this blog entry helps support the blog and its alter-ego, The Software Process and Measurement Cast. Buy a copy on Amazon,  It’s time to get reading! The current installment of Re-read Saturday  Chapter 26 - Prospect Theory -http://bit.ly/2Nx3tWI   Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 574 will feature our interview with Ian Reynolds. chief Solutions Architect at Zibtek  We discussed the role of a solutions architect in software development.

SPaMCAST 572 features our interview with Michael Larsen.  Mr. Larsen and I battled fires, Santa Ana winds, and power cuts to have a great conversation on testability.  Anyone that has participated in delivering software EVER has wrestled with a discussion of whether a story or requirement can be proved.  Michael brings fresh and actionable insights into how to assure testability.   Michael’s bio Michael Larsen is a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with Socialtext/PeopleFluent. Over the past two decades, he has been involved in software testing for a range of products and industries, including network routers & switches, virtual machines, capacitance touch devices, video games, and client/server, distributed database & web applications. Michael is a Black Belt in the Miagi-Do School of Software Testing, helped start and facilitate the Americas chapter of Weekend Testing, is a former Chair of the Education Special Interest Group with the Association for Software Testing (AST), a lead instructor of the Black Box Software Testing courses through AST, and former Board Member and President of AST. Michael writes the TESTHEAD blog and can be found on Twitter at @mkltesthead. A list of books, articles, papers, and presentations can be seen at http://www.linkedin.com/in/mkltesthead.  Re-Read Saturday News In this week’s installment of our re-read of Thinking, Fast and Slow Kahneman, formally introduces the Prospect Theory and talks about the difference between it and the Expected Utility Theory. When doing a little background research, Prospect Theory (part of his research on decision making under uncertainty)contributed to his winning the Nobel prize in economics.  Remember, if you do not have a favorite, dog-eared copy of Thinking, Fast and Slow, please buy a copy.  Using the links in this blog entry helps support the blog and its alter-ego, The Software Process and Measurement Cast. Buy a copy on Amazon,  It’s time to get reading! The current installment of Re-read Saturday  Chapter 26 - Prospect Theory -http://bit.ly/2Nx3tWI   Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 573 will feature our essay on a workflow to prioritize a backlog.  Items on any backlog proliferate. Product backlogs used in agile and lean development approaches are no different.  Many outsiders have the mistaken notion that once on the list that that is the end of the story - this is far from the truth! We will also have the return of Gen Hughson with an entry in his column, Form Follows Function.

As Architects we hear this all the time. Form follows function. Remember those phrases that stand out from Architecture school. Burned in your mind. This one is the most popular. Let’s dig into what it means. Don’t design Architecture for beauty sake. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marc Sawyer (@wwsarchitecture) on […]

The news reached us at Popular Technology Radio recently that Jony Ive will be departing from Apple after many years of splendid and revolutionary product design. This departure comes with an asterisk, as he will be setting up shop in a new design studio and his first customer will be Apple. Award Winning Product Design Consultant, Todd Metlen, discusses Jony Ive's unquestionable impact on the world of design and consumer electronics, the nuances of product design, his time at Nokia, and the impossibility of maintaining brand loyalty. Join us as we toast Jony Ive in his new venture and thank him for what he has given the world thus far. [00:00:00] Revolutionary Product Designer Jony Ive [00:05:39] How a Design Focus Elevated Apple [00:12:30] Limitations of Form Follows Function [00:19:50] Airplane Mode, Nokia, and Obsolescence [00:28:18] Difficulty of Maintaining Brand Loyalty [00:35:51] Product Design vs. Architecture

SPaMCAST 543 features our essay on value chains.  In this essay, we tackle the mixed up world of Value Chains, Values Streams and Process Maps. This isn’t a vocabulary test but mixing the words up can cause a mess. Let's solve the problem. As a reminder - I am doing a workshop on value chains at QAI Quest 2019 (May 13 - 19 in Chicago). Do you need a discount?  Register at www.qaiQuest2019 using the code Speaker10. Let me know and we will do a hangout with Jeremy and myself! In the SPAMCAST 543, Gene Hughson’s returns with a new entry in his Form Follows Function column. Gene and I are beginning what turned out to be a three column set on solution architects. Today we begin by discussing just what the heck is a solution architect is and does! Re-Read Saturday News These days, every time I start a new book I am reminded that once upon a time I did not read the introduction or front matter in books.  I suspect there are things I still don’t know or only learned about from the school of wandering into doors at night because of my choice,  When I originally read Thinking, Fast and Slow I was still in the habit of not reading introductions. The introduction discusses how the ideas that became the book were developed by Kahneman and his longtime co-contributor, Amos Tversky (Tversky died before they probably would have jointly won the Noble Prize). Kahneman describes the book as a “book about the biases of intuition.” Topics in the introduction include life, death, bias, heuristics, and behavioral economics.    If you do not have a favorite, dog-eared copy of Thinking, Fast and Slow please buy a copy.  Using the links in this blog entry helps support the blog and its alter-ego, The Software Process and Measurement Cast. Buy a copy on Amazon,  Its time to get reading!   This week’s installment: Week 1: Logistics and Introduction - http://bit.ly/2UL4D6h Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 544 will feature our interview with Jeppe Hedaa.  We will discuss his new book, Nucleon: The Missing Formula That Measures Your IT Development Team's Performance. Jeppe provides evidence and a framework that suggests that there are predictable factors that drive performance in IT organizations. Tough and interesting ideas are on the menu when we talk about Nucleon!

SPaMCAST 542 features our interview with Kevin Rush. Mr. Rush has developed an innovative approach to facilitate sprint/iteration planning.  Kittens, exploding kittens, and fat cats are used to help teams probe whether the team understands the story and if the story is broken down well enough for the team to reduce the risk of failure.  All change agents talk about making changes at the team level but many fail to change how they work, Kevin suggests that experimenting with different approaches is eating our dog food. Way too many pet metaphors, but a great discussion. Kevin’s Bio Kevin is a certified Scrum Master and Agility Enablement leader at Hyland Software. Before coming to Hyland he worked as an innovation consultant and coach with for-profit and nonprofit organizations throughout Northeast Ohio. A graduate from DeVry University he spent time as Technology Coordinator for several local school districts before transitioning to ministry then back to tech! When he's not working with teams and organizations he spends his time with his beautiful wife, Sondra, and their three beautiful daughters. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kezrush/ Email: kezrush@gmail.com Twitter: Kezrush Re-Read Saturday News I am declaring the poll for the next book in the Re-read Saturday over. The results are: Thinking, Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman 64.29% The Power of Habit - Charles Duhig 21.43% The Stuff of Thought - Steven Pinker 14.28%   High Output Management - Andrew S. Grove 0% I am very surprised at the results; I added Thinking, Fast and Slow to round out the poll.  My copy of the book is 500 pages and 38 chapters long and has a copyright of 2013. Next week we will discuss our approach to the re-read and dispense with the front matter (15-page introduction).  I reference the book all of the time. My memory is that the book is crammed with ideas, I will need your help calling out the parts of the book that resonates with you. If you do not have a favorite, dog-eared copy of Thinking, Fast and Slow please buy a copy.  Using the links in this blog entry helps support the blog and its alter-ego, The Software Process and Measurement Cast.  Buy a copy on Amazon,  Its time to get reading!   Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 543 will feature our essay on value chains.  We will tackle, Value Chains, Streams and Maps - What a Mess!  I am doing a workshop on value chains at QAI Quest 2019 (May 13 - 19 in Chicago).  Do you need a discount? Register at www.qaiQuest2019 using the code Speaker10.  Let me know and we will do a hangout with Jeremy and myself! SPAMCAST 543 will include Gene Hughson’s Form Follows Function column.  Gene and I begin a three column set on solution architects. We start by discussing just what the heck is a solution architect is and does!

Hotel Saint Louis, the former Union Trust Building in St. Louis which was designed by Louis Sullivan, has been restored to its glory. Find out from owners Amrit and Amy Gill about their efforts to recreate this building which is one of 30 Louis Sullivan buildings left standing. http://www.restorationstl.com/ https://www.hotelsaintlouis.com/ Louis Sullivan: He is considered by many to be the father of the skyscraper. Who was he, what impact did he leave on architecture, and what is left of his legacy for us to see?

SPaMCAST 515 features our essay on transformation and agile metrics. Whether you like the word transformation or not, many in the process improvement and agile communities help to facilitate change. Involvement in any non-trivial change effort requires resources, people, support and the expenditure of political capital. Metrics are tools for getting the people and resources you need. We also feature a visit from the Software Sensi.  Mr. Pries weights in on defining “what is quality”.  Kim mixes theory and practice to make a profound statement. Anchoring the cast this week is Gene Hughson.  Gene writes at the Form Follows Function blog. This week we talk about a piece titled, Dependency Management – Anti-Patterns as Art from The Daily WTF.  It really is art --  but really a visualization of anti-patterns at the same time. Re-Read Saturday News This week we conclude our re-read of The Checklist Manifesto with a few final thoughts and notes and a restatement of a checklist for a checklist that Stephen Adams contributed in the comments for Chapter 9 – they deserve more exposure.   This is an excellent book that is very useful for anyone involved in worrying about whether work is done consistently.  My punchline, “try using a checklist because they make sure our actions matter.” I hope you enjoy the book as much as I do.   Next week we will lay out the plan for our read of Bad Blood (buy your copy today https://amzn.to/2zTEgPq  and support the blog and the author).  Bad Blood is a new book for me, therefore a “read” rather than a re-read. All of the entries for our re-read of the Checklist Manifesto: Week 11 - Concluding Notes - https://bit.ly/2BZubSG Week 10 – The Save – https://bit.ly/2NdhaXA Week 9 – The Hero In The Age of Checklists – https://bit.ly/2PWu2TC Week 8 – The Fix – https://bit.ly/2NeKyBE Week 7 – The Checklist Factory – https://bit.ly/2wV3yu3 Week 6 – The First Try – https://bit.ly/2Q0PhVt Week 5 – The Idea – https://bit.ly/2yemZP0 Week 4 – The End Of The Master Builder – https://bit.ly/2BmIGBc Week 3 – The Checklist – https://bit.ly/2KMhVFR Week 2 – The Problem With Extreme Complexity – https://bit.ly/2AGZQZX Week 1 – Approach and Introduction – https://bit.ly/2LYi9Lv Conferences and More! Agile Online Summit 2018 Virtual October 8 - 12 https://www.agileonlinesummit.com/ Speaking on Agile Metrics!   ISMA 16 Sao Paulo, Brazil October 16 Register Now; https://bit.ly/2PXH8A5 Presentation: Product Owners In Agile – The Really Hard Role!   ITMPI Webinar Virtual October 31 Register Now: https://bit.ly/2zo8MAV Webinar:  Agile, Where Agile Fears to Tread   Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 516 will feature our interview with Nishi Garg.  We started by discussing the major differences in agile and non-agile testing and ended with a discussion of agile pods. This is a wonderfully idea rich interview.  Nishi blogs at testwithnishi  

Happy Sunday! For every designer, the philosophy of "Form Follows Function" is familiar. Coined by Louis Sullivan during the modernist movement, it is a phrase we continue to repeat as architects and industrial designers. We chat about its history in the Bauhaus movement, our own relationship with the phrase and where we see it being applied in the future in regards to affordances and mental models. Thank you for listening! Velvet Morning vlvtmorning.com instagram: @vlvtmorning @hong.celine@lisaylai @cindy.nach

Wir sind nach zwei Monaten Pause wieder da mit einer neuen Podcastfolge. Uns unterstützt heute Frans Prins, von Lilli Green, der im Bereich nachhaltigem Design aktiv ist. Wir versuchen die Themen der letzten Zeit aufzuarbeiten. Diese sind u.a.: Einer neuen Studie zufolge kostet der Umbau des deutschen Stromnetzes für die Elektromobilität 11 Mrd. € Wir besprechen […] Dieser Beitrag „Elektroauto: Form follows function?“ | 13. Energyload Podcast erschien zuerst auf Energyload.

Wir sind nach zwei Monaten Pause wieder da mit einer neuen Podcastfolge. Uns unterstützt heute Frans Prins, von Lilli Green, der im Bereich nachhaltigem Design aktiv ist. Wir versuchen die Themen der letzten Zeit aufzuarbeiten. Diese sind u.a.: Einer neuen Studie zufolge kostet der Umbau des deutschen Stromnetzes für die Elektromobilität 11 Mrd. € Wir besprechen […]

SPaMCAST 497 features our essay on micromanagement.  Micromanagement is a bane to employees that fall under a micromanager’s control. If you ask any manager if they think micromanagement is useful they will tell you no.  The problem is that many managers still do it and then rationalize the behavior. We also welcome back Susan Parente, with her “Not a Scrumdamentalist” column.  In this installment, Susan discusses using hybrid agile methods to deliver value. The message is that the development approach needs to meld with the organization's culture. Gene Hughson brings the cast home with another entry from his Form Follows Function blog.  In this installment Gene discusses his essay, Getting a handle on IT costs by eliminating chargebacks?  IT costs are a chronic problem. Ideas for getting a handle on costs are always useful. Re-Read Saturday News In week twelve of the re-read of L. David Marquet’s Turn the Ship Around!  (Buy your copy now).  This week we tackle Underway for San Diego and All Present and Accounted For.  Two more tools that are immediately useful. Current Installment: Week 12: Underway for San Diego and All Present and Accounted For - https://bit.ly/2J7AkRx Previous Installments: Week 11: Mistakes Just Happen and We Learn - https://bit.ly/2IMZYL2 Week 10: A New Ship and We Have A Problem - https://bit.ly/2IUJ6RL Week 9: Up Scope! and ”A New Ship” - https://bit.ly/2KfDZbS Week 8: Under Way on Nuclear Power and ”I Intend To . . .” – https://bit.ly/2rnvkgxWeek 7: Change, In a Word and Welcome Aboard Sante Fe – https://bit.ly/2r5l1hk Week 6: I Relieve You - https://bit.ly/2F7C5ag Week 5: Call to Action and Whatever they tell me to do! - https://bit.ly/2IXZugS Week 4: Change of Course and Frustration - https://bit.ly/2qbPzgK Week 3: Pain and Business as Usual - https://bit.ly/2qfd74g Week 2: Forward and Introduction - https://bit.ly/2H8K4Jg Week 1: Game Plan - https://bit.ly/2HgCdqW Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 498 will feature our interview John Kordyback.  John and I have a wide-ranging conversation covering the technical side of agile, the impact of tools on principles, and the difference in agile approaches for systems of engagement and systems of record.  

SPaMCAST 489 features our essay titled, Lean: The Science and Art of a Gemba Walk Deciding on the purpose and scope of a Gemba walk is part science and part art. The part that is science is driven by measurement and observation of the organization’s value stream(s). The art is applied to decide where to look, to begin with, and in the empathy, you apply during the walk! Our second column features Jon M Quigley who brings his Alpha and Omega of Product Development to the cast.  In this segment, we discuss agile development. Jon’s previous column considered agile culture. Listen to SPaMCAST 483 (https://bit.ly/2GHzI41).   Gene Hughson of Form Follows Function anchors the cast.  He discusses his great article, There is no right way (though there are plenty of wrong ones) (https://bit.ly/2EsNqlj) Gene suggests “After all, at the end of the day, if there were only one right way to design a system, would anyone need an architect?” Re-Read Saturday News In week four of the re-read of L. David Marquet’s Turn the Ship Around! we tackle Chapters three and four. These two chapters, titled Change of Course and Frustration, continue to build the basis for Marquet’s leadership model.  Buy a copy today and read along! http://amzn.to/2oGGOKV Current Installment:   Week 4: Change of Course and Frustration - https://bit.ly/2qbPzgK Previous Installments: Week 3:  Pain and Business as Usual - https://bit.ly/2qfd74g Week 2: Forward and Introduction - https://bit.ly/2H8K4Jg Week 1: Game Plan - https://bit.ly/2HgCdqW   Upcoming Webinars and ConferencesQAI Quest 2018The Three Amigo’s Role in AgileMay 21-25, 2018, San Antonio, Texas ISMA 15May 11 Rome, Italy Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 490 will feature the return of Michael West author of Return On Process (ROP): Getting Real Performance Results from Process Improvement and Real Process Improvement Using the CMMI!  Michael and I talked about process improvement and how process improvement translates to the bottom line.  

Relationships, like bridges have to be built intentionally. Relationships like bridges can be weakened by stress and sometimes need to be reinforced. A relationship can break down from neglect. FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION. Ephesians 2:10 We are God’s masterpiece. Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image.” The image of God is a relational image. 01. Unified In Purpose/Vision God wants the two to become one, the devil wants the one to become two. Amos 3:3 Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction? 2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. unequally yoked Matthew 6:33 - But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 02. Unified In Honor John 8:54 If I want glory for Myself, it doesn't count. But it is My Father who will glorify Me. Philippians 2:9 God elevated Him to the place of highest honor and gave Him the name above all other names Mark 3:28-29 “I tell you the truth, all sin and blasphemy can be forgiven, 29 but anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven. This is a sin with eternal consequences.” Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10 (ESV) Outdo one another in showing honor. 03. Unified In Glory John 16:13-15 When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on His own but will tell you what He has heard. He will tell you about the future. 14 He will bring Me glory by telling you whatever He receives from Me. 15 All that belongs to the Father is Mine; this is why I said, ‘The Spirit will tell you whatever He receives from Me.’ John 17:1-5 “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son so He can give glory back to You. 2 For You have given Him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life to each one You have given Him. 3 And this is the way to have eternal life—to know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one You sent to earth. 4 I brought glory to You here on earth by completing the work You gave Me to do. 5 Now, Father, bring Me into the glory we shared before the world began. John 17:22-23 “I have given them the glory You gave Me, so they may be one as we are one. 23 I am in them and You are in Me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that You sent Me and that You love them as much as You love Me. Unity in relationships is a picture of the image of God! 1 Corinthians 10:31 And whatever you do or say, do it all for the glory of God. The entire population of the world, with one exception, is made up of other people. Your destiny is tied to your relationships. It's impossible to live the right life with the wrong relationships. Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 477 features our essay on silence.  Silence is a powerful tool to guide conversations and mine information from the stream of consciousness that flows around us. If silence was just a tool to improve our connections with people and to improve listening, it would be worth practicing. But, silence is also a tool to peer deeper into our minds. Silence improves relaxation and helps individuals to focus.  Trust me the podcast is not 30 minutes of silence! We will also have a column from Kim Pries, the Software Sensi.  Kim brings us part one of his essay, Muddling Through.  The essay is based on the article, “The Science of "Muddling Through" by Charles E. Lindblom.  The article was originally published in 1959 but has an important message that resonates now. Gene Hughson of Form Follows Function anchors the cast.  He discusses his great article, “What Makes a Monolith Monolithic?” Gene suggests that the problem with the term “monolith” is that, while it’s a powerfully evocative term, it isn’t a simple one to define.   Re-Read Saturday News This week we tackled Chapter 10a of Actionable Agile Metrics for Predictability: An Introduction by Daniel S. Vacanti. Histograms are another powerful way of visualizing data Remember to buy your copy today and read along, and we will be back next week!  The link: Week 12: Cycle Time Histograms Previous Installments Introduction and Game Plan Week 2: Flow, Flow Metrics, and Predictability Week 3: The Basics of Flow Metrics Week 4: An Introduction to Little’s Law Week 5: Introduction to CFDs Week 6: Workflow Metrics and CFDs Week 7: Flow Metrics and CFSs Week 8: Conservation of Flow, Part I Week 9: Conservation of Flow, Part II Week 10: Flow Debt Week 11: Introduction to Cycle Time Scatterplots Week 12: Cycle Time Histograms   Dead Tree Book https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/098643633X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=098643633X&linkCode=as2&tag=softprocandme-20&linkId=3488b22252fbe0c99b33ea226f9dcdf5 Kindle https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013ZQ5TUQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B013ZQ5TUQ&linkCode=as2&tag=softprocandme-20&linkId=f5bdfb462b1cb570344bba7dff6e3c37 Get your copy and begin reading (or re-reading)!   Upcoming Webinars January 25, 2018 11 AM EST - 12:30 EST Agile: Leadership Required ITMPI In this webinar, you will learn about the four leadership concepts that can double the chances that your agile transformation will be effective. February 2nd, 2018 - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (CST) Agile Leadership for Agile Transformation or Fail! The International Institute for Software Testing Organizational change will be difficult at best without proper leadership. There are four leadership concepts that can double the chances that your agile transformation will be effective and stay that way! Register February 6, 2018 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST AGILE best practices for STARTUPS San Antonio Software Startup Meetup Codeup 600 Navarro St, 3rd Floor · San Antonio, TX If you are in the San Antonio area, please RSVP guys and this will help the organizers plan.  I will have opening remarks on business agility and then will focus on the questions and comments from the assembly! More next week!   Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 478 will feature our interview with Evan Leybourn.  Evan is back to discuss his new venture, The Business Agility Institute. Agile is not just for software anymore!

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 476 features our interview with Kyle Siemens.  Kyle is CEO at Brightest. We discussed the case for certifications. The whole concept of certifications is a lightning rod for the excesses of agile and the Agile (big A) industry.  Mr. Siemens makes a strong argument for certification when done properly. Kyle’s Bio Kyle Siemens is an energetic, loyal and hard-working Canadian from Winnipeg, Manitoba. After completing my Bachelor's degree at the University of Manitoba in German literature and mathematics, I moved to Berlin in 2006 with a DAAD scholarship and got my Masters in communication and languages. After working several years at various agencies (running campaigns for national and international brands), I stumbled upon an incredible path by chance, which led me to where I am today - Online Marketing Volunteer of the TMMi Foundation and CEO of a global ISTQB exam provider called Brightest: www.brightest.org. Reach out to Kyle on LinkedIn Re-Read Saturday News This week we tackled Chapter 10 of Actionable Agile Metrics for Predictability: An Introduction by Daniel S. Vacanti. Today we begin Part 3 with Chapter 10 which is titled, Introduction to Cycle Time Scatterplots. Scatterplots take us beyond the analysis of average cycle time (or even approximate average cycle time).  Scatterplots provide a visual representation of the data so we can begin to use the data to predict the future.  Remember to buy your copy today and read along, and we will be back next week! Previous Installments Introduction and Game Plan Week 2: Flow, Flow Metrics, and Predictability Week 3: The Basics of Flow Metrics Week 4: An Introduction to Little’s Law Week 5: Introduction to CFDs Week 6: Workflow Metrics and CFDs Week 7: Flow Metrics and CFSs Week 8: Conservation of Flow, Part I Week 9: Conservation of Flow, Part II Week 10: Flow Debt Week 11: Introduction to Cycle Time Scatterplots Support the author (and the blog), buy a copy of Actionable Agile Metrics for Predictability: An Introduction by Daniel S. Vacanti Dead Tree Book https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/098643633X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=098643633X&linkCode=as2&tag=softprocandme-20&linkId=3488b22252fbe0c99b33ea226f9dcdf5 Kindle https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013ZQ5TUQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B013ZQ5TUQ&linkCode=as2&tag=softprocandme-20&linkId=f5bdfb462b1cb570344bba7dff6e3c37 Get your copy and begin reading (or re-reading)! Upcoming Webinars January 25, 2018 11 AM EST - 12:30 EST Agile: Leadership Required In this webinar, you will learn about the four leadership concepts that can double the chances that your agile transformation will be effective. Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 477 features our essay on silence.  Silence is a powerful tool to guide conversations and mine information from the stream of consciousness that flows around us. If silence was just a tool to improve our connections with people and to improve listening, it would be worth practicing. But, silence is also a tool to peer deeper into our minds. Silence improves relaxation and helps individuals to focus. We will also have columns from Kim Pries the Software Sensi and Gene Hughson of Form Follows Function.

SPaMCAST 463 features our essay on using big picture stories to generate resonance.  Early in the history of Agile, most descriptions of Agile included the need to define a central metaphor to help guide the work.  Somewhere over time, the idea of a central metaphor has disappeared as Agile thought leaders have focused on more tactical facets of Agile methods and frameworks. It’s time to reconsider the big picture story! We will also have columns from Gene Hughson of Form Follows Function fame.  Gene and I discuss his recent essay, Management, Simple and Wrong – Semantics, Systems, and Self-Correction.  This essay is about the meaning and includes an appearance from Snidely Whiplash. Anchoring the cast, Jeremy Berriault brings the QA Corner to the podcast.  Jeremy and I discussed motivating testers. Testers like any other discipline require the correct care and feeding to effectively deliver value. Here is a promo for my upcoming ITMPI Webinar! Wed, Oct 18, 2017, 11:00 AM (EST) Product Owners In Agile – The Really Hard Role In this webinar, you will learn why an Agile team’s product owner has a special obligation for leadership and value delivery.  It's a hard role but we will discuss making it work! ⇒ Register For other events, SPaMCAST team members will be attending check the recent blog entry titled Upcoming Conferences and Webinars! Re-Read Saturday News This week we take a quick break to deliver a review of The Goal: A Business Graphic Novel. In the review I sought to answer three questions: Is the material true to the original author's ideas? Are critical concepts easier to consume? Do the characters translate from text to pictures well? Next in the Re-read Series is  . . . . Actionable Agile Metrics for Predictability: An Introduction by Daniel S. Vacanti (Author) Dead Tree Book https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/098643633X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=098643633X&linkCode=as2&tag=softprocandme-20&linkId=3488b22252fbe0c99b33ea226f9dcdf5 Kindle https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013ZQ5TUQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B013ZQ5TUQ&linkCode=as2&tag=softprocandme-20&linkId=f5bdfb462b1cb570344bba7dff6e3c37 Get your copy and begin reading (or re-reading)! A Call To Action The Software Process and Measurement Cast needs your help!  Please give the SPaMCAST a short, honest review in iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you are listening.  If you leave a review somewhere, please send a copy to spamcastinfo@gmail.com we will call you out on the show!  Reviews help guide people to the cast and blog! If you interested in promoting your conference or event on the Software Process and Measurement Cast please reach out to us at spamcastinfo@gmail.com to discuss how that can happen! Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 464 will feature our interview with Beth Leonard.  Beth and I talked about innovative thinking, risk-based reviews and making the software development process more effective and efficient.   Beth is one of the most innovative and forward thinkers we have talked with on the podcast. 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, for you or your team.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.

SPaMCAST 459 features our essay on resistance.  Organizational change is a common, almost ubiquitous, feature in today’s business world. Change is known under many monikers ranging from transformation to creative destruction.  The variety of names is a portent to the one constant in any organizational change: resistance.  Some resistance is inevitable, even if everyone is involved in the plan.Organizational change will always foment some degree of resistance that unless recognized can fester and lead to failure. This essay will help you find and mitigate the risk of resistance! The second column this week is from Gene Hughson and his Form Follows Function column. Gene discusses his essay titled Innovation, Intention, Planning, and Execution. One of the gems Gene delivers in our discussion is that effectiveness requires reasoned, intentional action. While we might all agree, why is it so hard to remember that when push comes to shove in a project? Jeremy Berriault brings his QA Corner to the cast in order to discuss testing packages.  Jeremy weighs in on whether testing a package is any different than testing any other piece of code. A promo for 2017 Agile Leadership Summit: Mark your calendar for an entirely new class of business conference. More "business theater" than conference, the 2017 Agile Leadership Summit (September 22nd in Washington, DC) is sponsored by AgileCxO (agilecxo.org). It features an integrated mix of six vignettes on Agile leadership, two fantastic industry keynotes, and onstage jazz musicians who are demonstrating agility, iteration, and excellence throughout. Learn more at http://agilecxo.org. For other events, SPaMCAST team members will be attending check the recent blog entry titled Upcoming Conferences and Webinars! Re-Read Saturday News This week Steven dives into Chapter 8 of Paul Gibbons’ book The Science of Successful Organizational Change.  Change is a central activity of every organization.  Three more weeks are left Steven intends to spend two weeks on Chapter 9 and then we will have a grand finale.  Remember to use the link in the essay to buy a copy of the book to support the author, the podcast, and the blog! Special note – I will publish a poll for the next book early next week soon.  Are there other suggestions? The current list of suggestions are: Peter Senge – The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization Daniel S. Vacanti – Actionable Agile Metrics for Predictability (An Introduction) Kahneman – Thinking fast and slow Burrows – Kanban from the inside Kruse – 15 secrets successful people know about time management This week and previous installments: Week 1: Game Plan Week 2: Introduction    Week 3: Failed Change Week 4:  Introduction to Part 1 and Fragility to Change-Agility Week 5: Governance and the Psychology of Risk Week 6: Decision Making in Complex and Ambiguous Environments Week 7: Chapter 5: Cognitive Bias and Failed Strategies Week 8: Misunderstanding Human Behavior Week 9: The Science of Changing Behaviors Week 10:Chapter 8: The Science of Changing Hearts and Minds   A Call To Action You can help bring more listeners to the Software Process and Measurement Cast!  If you even got a single new idea this week while listening to the podcast, please give the SPaMCAST a short, honest review in iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you are listening.  If you leave a review somewhere, please send a copy to spamcastinfo@gmail.com we will call you out on the show!  Reviews help guide people to the cast and blog! If you interested in promoting your conference or event on the Software Process and Measurement Cast please reach out to us at spamcastinfo@gmail.com to discuss how that can happen! Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 460 features our interview with Peter Varhol.  Peter and I discussed machine learning and how it will impact software development and testing.   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, for you or your team.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.

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SPaMCAST 454 features three columns!  The first is our essay and checklists on iteration planning. Aristotle stated that “well begun is half done.”  While we might argue the half part, planning is required to be well begun and that is important on any measurement scale. Jeremy Berriault delivers a new entry in the  QA Corner.  In this installment of the QA Corner, we discuss the function of a QA Lead. Check out Jeremy’s blog at the QA Corner! Gene Hughson anchors the cast with his Form Follows Function blog to the SPaMCAST to discuss the entry,  Trash or Treasure – What’s Your Legacy? Gene begins with the contentious topic of legacy systems. Re-Read Saturday News We continue re-reading The Science of Successful Organizational Change.  Steven Adams is leading this re-read.  In this week’s entry, we cover the introduction to Part 2 and chapter 3.  Gibbon’s takes us down the path of strategy and uncertainty. Remember to buy your copy.    This week and previous installments: Week 1: Game Plan Week 2: Introduction    Week 3: Failed Change Week 4:  Introduction to Part 1 and Fragility to Change-Agility Week 5: Governance and the Psychology of Risk   A Call To Action You can help bring more listeners to the Software Process and Measurement Cast!  If you even got a single new idea this week while listening to the podcast, please give the SPaMCAST a short, honest review in iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you are listening.  If you leave a review somewhere, please send a copy to spamcastinfo@gmail.com.  Reviews help guide people to the cast! Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 455 will feature our interview with Michael King.  We talked about his approach to Agile, process improvement and the CMMI at Halfaker and Associates.  When you deliver contracting and consulting, effectiveness for your clients it is the bottom line that matters.    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, for you or your team.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.  

SPaMCAST 450 features our essay on Product Roadmaps.  Roadmaps link an organization’s strategy to action. Product roadmaps are directional and answer the question of where we are going and why. As with any powerful tool, roadmaps giveth when used wisely and taketh away when used less wisely. We also visit with Gene Hughson.  Gene brings his great Form Follows Function blog to the podcast.  We discussed the entry Holistic Architecture – Keeping the Gears Turning.  After you listen to our conversation remember that roadmaps are a way to avoid your products not to resemble a bunch of spare parts flying in close formation. Re-Read Saturday News Today we will begin the next book in the Re-read Saturday Series, The Science of Successful Organizational Change. Steven Adams (SPaMCAST 437, SPaMCAST 412 and nearly every entry in the Re-read Saturday series) will lead this re-read.   Remember to use the link to buy a copy to support the podcast and blog. Steven begins the re-read by describing how he found the Paul Gibbon’s book “The Science of Successful Organizational Change” (get your copy) searching “Agile Change Management” on Amazon.   A Call To Action You can help the podcast. If you even got a single new idea this week while listening to the podcast, please give the SPaMCAST a short, honest review in iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you are listening.  If you leave a review somewhere, please send a copy to spamcastinfo@gmail.com.  Reviews help guide people to the cast! Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 451  will feature our interview with James Shore.  We began with a discussion of the Agile Fluency Model, the concepts, and ideas that led to the model and then got into topics such as whether Agile can ever be method agnostic.   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, for you or your team.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.

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SPaMCAST 446 will feature our essay on questions.  Questions are a coach and facilitator’s secret power! But, with great power comes great responsibility.   Our second column is from Gene Hughson.  Gene and I discussed his essay Go-to People Considered Harmful originally published on his blog Form Follows Function (www.genehughson.wordpress.com).  The concept may sound counterintuitive, but it is not. The third column is from Kim Pries, the Software Sensei.  In this installment, Kim dives into the topic of servant leadership. Re-Read Saturday News This week we tackle Chapter 8 of Holacracy: The New Management System for a Rapidly Changing World by Brian J. Robertson published by Henry Holt and Company in 2015.  Chapter 8 is a bit of a bits and bobs chapter but begins to draw in a lot of loose threads.   This week we also announce the next book in the re-read series.  The envelope please. . . . The next book is The Science of Successful Organizational Change. Remember to use the link to buy a copy in order to support the podcast and blog. The reread will be led by Steven Adams.  Steve has been an active participant in many of our previous re-reads and has appeared twice on the Software Process and Measurement Cast to discuss earlier re-reads.  I will provide supplemental comments and highlights.  I am looking forward to sitting on the other side of the table during the next re-read! Catch up on the all of the Holacracy entries: Week 1:  Logistics and Introduction Week 2: Evolving Organization Week 3: Distribution Authority Week 4: Organizational Structure Week 5: Governance Week 6: Operations Week 7: Facilitating Governance Week 8: Strategy and Dynamic Control Week 9 Adopting Holacracy Visit the Software Process and Measurement Cast blog to participate in this and previous re-reads. A Call To Action If you got a new idea this week while listening to the podcast, please give the SPaMCAST a short, honest review in iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you are listening.  If you leave a review please send a copy to spamcastinfo@gmail.com.  Reviews help guide people to the cast! Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 447 will feature our interview with Angela Wick on the role of the product owner and business analyst in Agile efforts.The two roles are important and interrelated. This is not first-time the SPaMCAST has featured essays and conversations on the role of product owners ( for example SPaMCAST 430 and SPaMCAST 325).  Angela provides a fresh take on the role! 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, for you or your team.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 437 features a discussion of our recent re-read of  The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni (Jossey-Bass, Copyright 2002, 33rd printing) with Steven Adams.  Steve has participated on nearly all of the re-reads, providing his unique wisdom.  It was a great talk that helped me understand why the book has (and continues to have) such a large impact on how I view Agile and software development. Steve also has some advice on how to get the most out of the re-read feature. Steve lives in the San Francisco Bay Area (a.k.a, Silicon Valley) where he has a successful career in software development.  Steve has worked for Hewlett Packard, Access Systems Inc, Trilliant Inc., and Sony Mobile Communications; plus has consulted at Cisco Systems.  Steve has a computer science degree from California State University at Chico, learned software project management at Hewlett-Packard and, in 2009, started his Agile journey with Sony Ericsson.  Steve enjoys listening to technical podcasts, and SPaMCAST was one of the first and is a favorite!  Steve is also an avid bicyclist (road) and is on track to log over 3,500 miles in 2016. Blog: https://sadams510.wordpress.com/ Twitter: @stevena510 Re-Read Saturday News This week we begin our read of Holacracy with a few logistics and a review of the introduction.  We have a short entry this week that will give you time to buy a copy today and read along!  If you have not listened to my interview with Jeff Dalton on Software Process and Measurement Cast 433, I would suggest a quick listen. Jeff has practical experience with using the concepts of holacracy in his company and as a tool in his consultancy.   Holacracy: The New Management System for a Rapidly Changing World by Brian J. Robertson was published by Henry Holt and Company in 2015.  The book is comprised of a forward, 10 chapters in three parts, notes, acknowledgments, and an index.  My plan is to read and review one chapter per week.  We will move on to a new book in approximately 12 weeks. Visit the Software Process and Measurement Cast blog to participate in this and previous re-reads. Next SPaMCAST The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature our essay on leveraging sizing in testing. Size can be a useful tool for budgeting and planning both at the portfolio level and the team level. We will also have a new column from Gene Hughson who brings his Form Follows Function blog to the Cast and a new column from Kim Pries, the Software Sensei. 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, for you or your team.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.  

In this roundtable discussion, The Knowbodies reflect on our recent podcast with Dr. Erin Williams-Hatala on the evolutionary significance of the human hand and how specific adaptations may have paved the way for the development of the modern human. Among other tangents, the conversation covers thoughts on common pathologies related to recent technology trends, self- assessment to prevent overuse injury, and sneak peaks into some upcoming interview candidates.

Part 1 of 2: “Product and Brand Leadership” Interview with Andy Mooney, CEO of Fender Musical Instruments.  Welcome to Episode 6 of the Leadership Lyceum: A CEO’s Virtual Mentor.  This is Part 1 of a 2-part interview with Andy Mooney, CEO of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.  (http://shop.fender.com/en-US/about ). I joined Andy in his new Hollywood offices, which were still in the finishing touches of the build out, on September 14th 2016. We had a sweeping conversation his leadership at Fender, his product orientation and brand focus and industry innovation that he is leading at Fender. Fender had their grand opening celebration of the new Hollywood offices one week after our meeting on September 22nd.  Please link to this LA Weekly article on the back of the album cover for some great photos of Fender’s new and inviting Hollywood space including shots of Andy and his executive team. (http://www.laweekly.com/music/fender-guitars-has-a-new-home-in-the-heart-of-hollywood-photos-7410496 ).   Program Guide  Andy Mooney Interview Part 1 of 2 – “Product & Brand Leadership”   0:32 Introduction to Part 1 of 2 with Andy Mooney 0:42 Fender Historical Context and Ownership History 2:50 Quick Intro to Andy Mooney 3:49 Interview: Servco Pacific and TPG Objectives for Andy Mooney as CEO 5:10 Aside: More Background Detail and Bio on Andy Mooney 6:19 Interview: Owners’ Objectives for Andy (continued) 7:49 View of the Fender Brand: Great Products First, Form Follows Function, Quality is a Business Model 9:43 Profound Depths of a Brand – Leo Fender’s Belief 11:49 Relationships with the Artists 13:30 Addressing the Abandonment Phenomenon with Musical Instruments 14:07 Break 14:23 Addressing the Abandonment Phenomenon (cont.) 17:29 Parents’ Education and Role in Development of Music 19:45 Music/Instrument Communities, Proficiency Development and Progression 22:00 Break 22:15 The Ritchie Blackmore Factor – Drawing Interest to Guitar 24:38 Changing Demographics and Tailoring Design 28:53 Communities and Proximity – Los Angeles/Hollywood Offices 30:49 Wrap up and Preview of Episode 6, Part 2 of 2 with Andy Mooney, CEO of Fender Instruments Informative and Helpful Links More about Fender: http://shop.fender.com/en-US/about More about Andy Mooney: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Mooney More about the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM): https://www.namm.org   Prior National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Interviews with: Andy Mooney January 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbfAUVNgw-I With Phyllis Fender, Leo Fender’s wife: https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/phyllis-fender NAMM’s Compelling Library of Oral History Interviews: https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/all   An Excellent Video Tour of the Fender Fullerton Manufacturing Facility Circa 1957 or 1959 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nswcAPvH0P8   Dan Orkin’s informative feature on gear history in Reverb.com and the impact of the CBS takeover of Fender on guitar designs in 1965.  https://reverb.com/news/fender-and-the-cbs-takeover   Link to the Rolling Stone Video and Article on The Edge and his Custom Signature Fender Strat.  http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/see-u2s-the-edge-geek-out-about-new-custom-guitar-20160324 Funk Museum reference – The Funk Center, Dayton Ohio  http://www.thefunkcenter.org   Subscribe to the podcast at iTunes: https://t.co/a70rtSiQnW or SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thomas-linquist Follow Leadership Lyceum on:          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-linquist-682997          Twitter: @LeaderLyceum https://twitter.com/LeaderLyceum   Email us: Linquist@leadershiplyceum.com Please subscribe to the Leadership Lyceum at iTunes which will enable future content to come to you automatically.  Rate us and spread the word among your fellow executives and board colleagues.    Biography on Andy Mooney Andrew (Andy) P. Mooney has been the Chief Executive Officer of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation since June 2015.  He served as the Chief Executive Officer of Quiksilver Inc. from January 10, 2013 to March 27, 2015.  Andy served as President of Walt Disney Company since January 2000. He spent 11 years leading Disney Consumer Products (DCP), first as President and then as Chairman of DCP.  He pioneered the $4 billion Disney Princesses franchise and retail lines based on the Pixar Animation films, “Toy Story” and “Cars.” While at Disney, he and his team revolutionized Disney's licensing business, re-invented the Disney Stores and opened Disney English Language Learning Centers in China, creating an exciting new growth opportunity for the company. Prior to Disney, Mooney spent 20 years with Nike, Inc. Originally, joining Nike's United Kingdom division as CFO, he transitioned to marketing in 1982.  He held several senior positions before relocating to the United States in 1984 and becoming Chief Marketing Officer for Nike in the US in 1994. Throughout his Nike tenure, Andy led Nike’s footwear product line management team, was General Manager of Nike’s $3 billion global apparel business and founded its equipment division. Andy worked for 20-years with Nike, Inc., and served as its Vice President of Global Brands. As Chief Marketing Officer, he was responsible for worldwide marketing strategies for the Nike and Jordan brands. Andy hails from Scotland and holds an Accounting Certificate in the United Kingdom. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration in 2008 by Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh.   Your host Thomas B. Linquist is a Partner at leading global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles. Over his 15 years in management and leadership consulting he has served a wide array of industrial clients.  This includes leadership assessment and search for chief executive officers, chief financial officers, chief operating officers and boards of directors.  He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and over his 25-year career has served in a variety of roles: as an engineer with Shell Oil Company, a banker with ABN AMRO Bank, and as treasurer was the youngest corporate officer in the 150+ year history at Peoples Energy Company in Chicago.  He is an expert on hiring and promotion decisions and leadership development.  Over the course of his search career, he has interviewed thousands of leaders.  Please subscribe to the Leadership Lyceum in the podcast section at iTunes which will enable future content to come to you automatically. Rate us and spread the word among your fellow executives and board colleagues. Copyright 2016 by The Leadership Lyceum LLC

A sermon on Luke 5:27-39.

A sermon on Luke 5:27-39.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 411 includes four columns!  The first is our thoughts on servant leadership. A servant leader facilitates collaboration not only by creating a learning environment but also by helping the team to establish a vision and goals.  Servant leadership is a powerful tool to unlock the ability of teams or groups to deliver value. Many of the links between servant leadership and Agile are because servant leadership enables several of the principles in the Agile Manifesto, but servant leadership doesn’t work in every scenario. This essay will explore the origins of servant leadership, its ties with Agile and when to apply a servant leadership approach. Jon M Quigley anchors the cast with the second installment in a three-part arc on requirements in his  “The Alpha-Omega of Product Development” column. This week Jon discusses managing requirements. Gene Hughson brings his Form Follows Function blog to the Software Process and Measurement Cast.  In this visit, Gene discusses his recent blog entry titled, “Organizations as Systems – “Uneasy Lies the Head that Wears the Crown”.  Gene points out that software development organizations live in a complex world where single factor explanations are dangerous. Kim Pries, the Software Sensi, brings a great discussion of the concept of craftsmanship in software development to the Cast.  Craftsmanship and quality are related, but craftsmanship is a more intimate and personal attribute. Re-Read Saturday News This week we complete our re-read of Kent Beck’s XP Explained, Second Edition with final thoughts on a book that has shaped a generation's thinking on Agile, while at the same time being eminently practical. Next week we begin our read of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni (published by Jossey-Bass).  This will be a new book for me, therefore an initial read, not a re-read!  Click the link (The Five Dysfunctions of a Team), buy a copy, and next week we will begin to read the book together.  Next SPaMCAST The Software Process and Measurement Cast 412, if you thought we were done with XP Explained, Second Edition, you would be wrong.  One of the SPaMCAST’s long term listeners, Steven Adams and I recently sat down to discuss our thoughts on the book.  It was a great conversation that we look forward to sharing with you! 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, for you or your team.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.

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The Software Process and Measurement Cast 395 features our essay on productivity. While productivity might not be the coolest subject, understanding the concept is critical to every company’s and every worker’s financial well-being. Gene Hughson brings another entry from his Form Follows Function blog to the Software Process and Measurement Cast. Gene discusses the idea of accidental innovation. Gene suggests that innovation is not a happy accident, but is a result of a process, structure, and technology that can enhance innovation. However, it can just as easily get in the way. In our third column this week, Kim Pries, the Software Sensei, brings us a discussion of how software developers leverage assimilation and accommodation in the acquisition of knowledge. Re-Read Saturday News We continue the read of Commitment – Novel About Managing Project Risk by Maassen, Matts, and Geary. Buy your copy today and read along (use the link to support the podcast). This week we tackle chapter 5. It is a relatively short chapter, but it exposes one of the critical mechanisms for how Agile teams are able to self-organize and self-manage. Visit the Software Process and Measurement Blog to catch up on past installments of Re-Read Saturday. Next SPaMCAST The next Software Process and Measurement Cast begins the final approach to Episode 400 with our interview of with Mike Burrows. Mike and I talked about his game changing idea of Agenda Shift . Agenda Shift Identifies opportunities for positive change by exploring an organization’s alignment to the values of transparency, balance, collaboration, customer focus, flow, and leadership. Along the way, we also revisited parts of our first interview on the podcast covering Mike’s book, Kanban From The Inside. 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, for you or your team.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.  

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 389 essay on different layers and anti-patterns of Agile Acceptance Testing. Many practitioners see Agile acceptance testing as focused solely on validating the business facing functionality. This is a misunderstanding; acceptance testing is more varied. We also have a column from Kim Pries, the Software Sensei.  Kim discusses the significance of soft skills. Kim starts his essay with the statement, “The terms we use to talk about soft skills may reek of subjective hand-waving, but they can often be critical to a career.” Gene Hughson anchors the cast with a discussion from his blog Form Follows Function, titled OODA vs PDCA – What’s the Difference? Gene concludes that OODA loops help address the fact that “We can’t operate with a “one and done” philosophy” when it comes to software architecture. We are also changing and curtailing some of the comments at the end of the cast based on feedback from listeners. We will begin spreading out some of the segments such as future events over the month so that if you binge listen, the last few minutes won’t be as boring and boring. Re-Read Saturday News This week we begin the read Commitment – Novel About Managing Project Risk by Maassen, Matts, and Geary.  Buy your copy today and read along (use the link to support the podcast). This week we tackle Chapters One and Two which set the context for the novel and introduces the concept of real options.   Upcoming Events I will be at the QAI Quest 2016 in Chicago beginning April 18th through April 22nd.  I will be teaching a full day class on Agile Estimation on April 18 and presenting Budgeting, Estimating, Planning and #NoEstimates: They ALL Make Sense for Agile Testing! on Wednesday, April 20th.  Register now! I will be speaking at the CMMI Institute’s Capability Counts 2016 Conference in Annapolis, Maryland May 10th and 11th. Register Now! Next SPaMCAST The next Software Process and Measurement Cast features our interview with Vinay Patankar.  We discussed his start up, Process Street, and the path Vinay and his partner took in order to embrace agile because it delivered value, not just because it was cool.  We also discussed how Agile fits or helps in a lean start-up and the lessons Vinay wants to pass on to others.   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, for you or your team.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 385 features our essay on Agile portfolio metrics. Agile portfolio metrics are integral to prioritization and validating the flow of work. But, Agile portfolio metrics are only useful if they provide value. Metrics and measures add value if they reduce uncertainty so that we can make better decisions.  In the second segment, Kim Pries, the Software Sensei asks the question, “Why should we care about diversity?” No spoilers here, but the answer might have something to do with value! Anchoring the cast, Gene Hughson discusses Architecture and OODA Loops: Fast Is Not Enough from his blog Form Follows Function! For those of you that don’t remember, OODA stands for observe, orient, decide, and act. Re-Read Saturday NewsThis week we are back with Chapter 12 of How to Measure Anything, Finding the Value of “Intangibles in Business” Third Edition by Douglas W. Hubbard on the Software Process and Measurement Blog. In Chapter 12 we discussed The Ultimate Measurement Instrument: Human Judges. Humans can be a valuable measurement tool; however, that value requires using techniques to correct for the certain errors that are common in unaided human judgment. Upcoming EventsI am facilitating the CMMI Capability Challenge. This new competition showcases thought leaders who are building organizational capability and improving performance. Listeners will be asked to vote on the winning idea which will be presented at the CMMI Institute’s Capability Counts 2016 conference. The next CMMI Capability Challenge session will be held on March 15th at 1 PM EST. http://cmmiinstitute.com/conferences#thecapabilitychallenge I will be at the QAI Quest 2016 in Chicago beginning April 18th through April 22nd. I will be teaching a full day class on Agile Estimation on April 18 and presenting Budgeting, Estimating, Planning and #NoEstimates: They ALL Make Sense for Agile Testing! on Wednesday, April 20th.  Register now! Next SPaMCAST The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature our interview with Jason Little. Jason and I discussed his exploration of the use of storytelling in change management. Stories are a powerful tool to develop and hone a big picture view of organizational change. 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, for you or your team.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English Chinese.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 384 features our interview with Gwen Walsh. Gwen is the President of TechEdge LLC. We discuss leadership and why leadership is important. We also discuss the topic of performance appraisals and how classic methods can hurt your organization. Gwen’s advice both redefines industry standards and provides you with an idea of what is truly possible. Gwen Walsh has built a career creating and implementing business and technology solutions that redefine the industry standards for both Fortune 100 corporations and entrepreneurial organizations. With over 25 years of experience in leadership development and organizational transformation, Ms. Walsh, founder of TechEdge LLC, helps her clients stay ahead of their competition, stay in touch with their customers and stay in high demand. Ms. Walsh's client portfolio includes Kaiser Permanente, Hospital Corporation of America, Hewlett-Packard, KeyBank, Medical Mutual of Ohio, General Motors, Omaha Public Power District and Anheuser-Busch.  Contact information gwalsh@techedgellc.comhttp://techedgellc.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/techedge-llchttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gwenwalsh Re-Read Saturday NewsThis week we are back with Chapter 11 of How to Measure Anything, Finding the Value of “Intangibles in Business” Third Edition by Douglas W. Hubbard on the Software Process and Measurement Blog. Chapter 11 begins section four of the book and is titled Preferences and Attitudes: The Softer Side of Measurement. The softer side is a euphemism for attitudes and opinions.  In this chapter, we visit how to: · Measure opinions and feelings.· Design out bias in surveys and questions.· Observe opinions and feelings through trade-offs.· Use trade-offs to describe risk tolerance. Anyone living in the United States knows that every election year there are a plethora opinion polls.  One of my favorite blogs is Nate Silver’s FiveThrityEight, which shows a wealth of statistical information about sports, economics, culture, and politics (a form of sport).  Much of the data presented is a reflection of opinions and attitudes. Often they are real predictors of behavior and product success.  Upcoming EventsI am facilitating the CMMI Capability Challenge. This new competition showcases thought leaders who are building organizational capability and improving performance. Listeners will be asked to vote on the winning idea which will be presented at the CMMI Institute’s Capability Counts 2016 conference. The next CMMI Capability Challenge session will be held on March 15th at 1 PM EST. http://cmmiinstitute.com/conferences#thecapabilitychallenge I will be at the QAI Quest 2016 in Chicago beginning April 18th through April 22nd.  I will be teaching a full day class on Agile Estimation on April 18 and presenting Budgeting, Estimating, Planning and #NoEstimates: They ALL Make Sense for Agile Testing! on Wednesday, April 20th.  Register now! Next SPaMCAST The next Software Process and Measurement Cast features our essay on portfolio metrics. Agile portfolio metrics are integral to prioritization and validating the flow of work. But, Agile portfolio metrics are only useful if they provide value. Metrics and measures add value if they reduce uncertainty so that we can make better decisions.  We will also have a new installment from the Software Sensei. Kim asks the question, “Why should we care about diversity?” Gene Hughson will anchor cast with another entry from his wonderful blog Form Follows Function! 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, for you or your team.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English h and Chinese.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast 369 features our essay on stand-up meetings.  Stand-up meetings are a combination of tactical planning on steroids and the perfect start to a great day. Stand-up meetings are one the easiest Agile practices to adopt and often one the easiest to mess up. Also, this week features we have Kim Pries and his Software Sensei column.  Kim discusses what it takes to move toward mastery. Mastery implies more than just being good at any particular task. The Software Sensei provides a path forward. Gene Hughson brings the first of his discussions on the topic of #NoEstimates from his Form Follows Function blog! Specifically Gene provided a more detail and background on his essay #NoEstimates – Questions, Answers, and Credibility. Call to Action! Review the SPaMCAST on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcatcher/player and then share the review! Help your friends find the Software Process and Measurement Cast. After all, friends help friends find great podcasts! Re-Read Saturday News Remember that the Re-Read Saturday of The Mythical Man-Month is winding down. THis week we are running a quick poll to identify the next book  on the Software Process and Measurement Blog.  What would you like the next re-read book to be? Upcoming Events Details on 2016 Conferences that include QAI Quest and StarEast to name a few in a few weeks. Next SPaMCAST  The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature a discussion with Steve Tendon discussing more of his new book Tame The Flow, and more. (Subject to change due to the Thanksgiving holiday in the States). 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.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.

This week’s Software Process and Measurement Cast includes three columns!  The first is our essay on Agile Project Charters.  Project charters, done correctly, can play an extremely important role in the initiation of projects. The essay lays out how Agile projects can get the benefit of a project charter, without the bloat and shelfware that often get attached to project charters. Software process and Measurement Cast 365 also features the return of the Software Sensei with a discussion of improvisation in software development. Kim Pries writes, “Many people think improvising means making things up, on the spot, without any advance preparation. I prefer a different definition: creating something special from whatever ordinary ingredients happen to be available. I would suggest we can go beyond this definition—good improvisation is a sign of mastery of one’s craft. Furthermore, truly great improvisation always involves ensembles (i.e., leave your ego at the door).” A powerful and important essay for anyone interested in delivering software. Finally, Gene Hughson brings a new installment from his Form Follows Function blog to the Software Process and Measurement Cast with a discussion of his entry titled, “Maybe It’s Time for Customer-Driven Development.” Gene reminds us that the point of all work is pleasing a customer. That is a reminder that we all need to hear over and over and over to ensure it sticks!  Call to Action! Review the SPaMCAST on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcatcher/player and then share the review! Help your friends find the Software Process and Measurement Cast. After all, friends help friends find great podcasts! Re-Read Saturday News Remember that the Re-Read Saturday of The Mythical Man-Month returns this week when we tackle the essay titled “Hatching a Catastrophe!” Check out the new installment at Software Process and Measurement Blog.   Upcoming Events Agile Development Conference East November 8-13, 2015 Orlando, Florida http://adceast.techwell.com/ I will be speaking on November 12th on the topic of Agile Risk. Let me know if you are going and we will have a SPaMCAST Meetup. Next SPaMCAST The next Software Process and Measurement Cast features my interview with Jeff Dalton.  Jeff returns to the Software Process and Measurement Cast to discuss the attributes of successful organizations. There are a relatively small set of attributes that successful organizations exhibit. These attribute don’t occur by accident, but rather are a reflection of hard work and consistency of purpose.  We can all reflect and adopt these attributes in our pursuit of success. 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.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.  

This week’s Software Process and Measurement Cast includes two columns.  The first is our essay on software measurement. When we measure we are sending an explicit message about what is important to the organization, and therefore sending an explicit signal about how we expect people to act. Remember the old adage, “you get what you measure.” Our second column this week is from Gene Hughson and his Form Follows Function blog. In this installment Gene throws down the gauntlet to ask the questions, “Who needs architects?” Call to Action! For the remainder of September let’s try something a little different.  Forget about iTunes reviews, and tell a friend or a coworker about the Software Process and Measurement Cast. Let’s use word of mouth will help grow the audience for the podcast.  After all the SPaMCAST provides you with value, why keep it yourself?! Re-Read Saturday News Remember that the Re-Read Saturday of The Mythical Man-Month is in full swing.  This week we tackle the essay titled “Sharp Tools”! Check out the new installment at Software Process and Measurement Blog.   Upcoming Events Agile Development Conference EastNovember 8-13, 2015Orlando, Floridahttp://adceast.techwell.com/ I will be speaking on November 12th on the topic of Agile Risk. Let me know if you are going and we will have a SPaMCAST Meetup. Agile Philly - AgileTour 2015October 5, 2015http://www.agilephilly.com/events/agiletour-2015 I will be speaking on Agile Risk Management  More conferences next week, including Agile DC! Next SPaMCAST The next Software Process and Measurement Cast features our interview with Chris Nurre.  Chris is a developer and Agile Coach extraordinaire. We explored the role of a coach from the point of view of someone that is actively involved in changing the world, one team at a time. 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.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast includes three columns.  The first is our essay on managing Agile projects and teams. I often say project management is dead. That does not mean that the pressures that drive the need to manage work have gone away. In the end the “what” of project management is important because control, discipline and coordination are needed tools to deliver value; the journey toward Agile is the reframing of the “how” of project management. This week Gene Hughson returns with an entry from his Form Follows Function column.  Gene tackles the topic of whether the application of Conway’s Law makes microservices more of an organizational approach than an architecture.   After listening, check out Gene’s Form Follows Function blog! The third column in this SPaMCAST magazine is from the Software Sensei, Kim Pries.  Kim tackles hardcore testing.  Kim discusses the implications and uses of this aggressive type of testing in hardware, software and wetware. A great line up! Call to action! Reviews of the Podcast help to attract new listeners.  Can you write a review of the Software Process and Measurement Cast and post it on the podcatcher of your choice?  Whether you listen on ITunes or any other podcatcher, a review will help to grow the podcast!  Thank you in advance! Re-Read Saturday News We just completed the Re-Read Saturday of Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox’s The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement which began on February 21nd. What did you think?  Did the re-read cause you to pick  The Goal back up for a refresher? Visit the Software Process and Measurement Blog and review the whole re-read. Note: If you don’t have a copy of the book, buy one.  If you use the link below it will support the Software Process and Measurement blog and podcast. Dead Tree Version or Kindle Version  Next week we will begin re-reading The Mythical Man-Month. Get a copy now and start reading! Upcoming Events Software Quality and Test Management  September 13 – 18, 2015 San Diego, California http://qualitymanagementconference.com/ I will be speaking on the impact of cognitive biases on teams!  Let me know if you are attending!   More on other great conferences next week.   Next SPaMCast The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature our interview with Woody Zuill.  Some people might think “that there is no Woody only Zuul” (apologies to the Ghostbusters) when it comes to topics like #NoEstimates.  However as Woody points out, it is important to peer past the “thou musts” to gain greater understanding of what you should be doing! 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.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.

The Software Process and Measurement Cast features our interview with Jon M Quigley.  We discussed configuration management and his new book Configuration Management: Theory, Practice, and Application. Jon co-authored the book with Kim Robertson. Configuration management, the management and control of project deliverable, is one of the most critical practices anyone building a product, writing a piece of code or working on a project with more than one person involved must learn or face the consequences! Jon’s Bio: Jon M. Quigley PMP CTFL is a principal and founding member of Value Transformation, a product development training and cost improvement organization established in 2009, as well as being Electrical / Electronic Process Manager at Volvo Trucks North America.  Jon has an Engineering Degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and two Master Degrees from City University of Seattle.  Jon has nearly twenty five years of product development experience, ranging from embedded hardware and software through verification and project management. Jon has written or contributed to a huge number of books, presentations and articles including: “Configuration Management: Theory, Practice, and Application” ISBN 978-148222935 May 1, 2015 which was the focus of this interview. Jon is collaborating on another Project Management book (Q1 2016) through The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Contact Jon at: jon.quigley@valuetransform.com http://www.valuetransform.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/value-transformation-llc https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmquigley Call to action! Reviews of the Podcast help to attract new listeners.  Can you write a review of the Software Process and Measurement Cast and post it on the podcatcher of your choice?  Whether you listen on ITunes or any other podcatcher, a review will help to grow the podcast!  Thank you in advance! Re-Read Saturday News The Re-Read Saturday focus on Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox’s The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement began on February 21nd. The Goal has been hugely influential because it introduced the Theory of Constraints, which is central to lean thinking. The book is written as a business novel. Visit the Software Process and Measurement Blog and catch up on the re-read. Note: If you don’t have a copy of the book, buy one.  If you use the link below it will support the Software Process and Measurement blog and podcast. Dead Tree Version or Kindle Version  Next . . . The Mythical Man-Month Get a copy now and start reading! We will start in two weeks! Upcoming Events Software Quality and Test Management  September 13 – 18, 2015 San Diego, California http://qualitymanagementconference.com/ I will be speaking on the impact of cognitive biases on teams!  Let me know if you are attending! More on other great conferences next week. Next SPaMCast The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature our essay on Managing Agile Projects and Teams (7/15 -7/20/13 and last week updates – Meg). Teams make decisions daily that affect the direction of the sprint and project. The faster these decisions are made the higher the team’s velocity or productivity, and having a solid understanding of the real goals of the project helps the team make decisions more effectively. We will also have columns from Kim Pries with his Software Sensei column and Gene Hughson with an entry from his Form Follows Function column. 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.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.

SPaMCAST 322 features our interview with Clareice and Clyneice Chaney. Clareice and Clyneice provide insights and practical advice into how Agile and contracting work together.  The focus of the interview is on contracting and acquisition of Agile testing, however the concepts we discussed can be applied to contracting for any type of service using Agile techniques. Clyneice Chaney brings over 30 years of testing, quality assurance, and process improvement experience. Clyneice holds certifications from the American Society for Quality as a Certified Quality Manager/Organizational Excellence and Project Management Institute's Professional Project Manager. She has participated as an examiner for Baldrige state quality awards for Georgia and Virginia. She is currently an instructor for an International Testing Certification organization and has presented technical papers at the Software Engineering Institute: SEPG Conference, American Society for Quality: Quality Manager's conference, Quality Assurance Institute International Testing Conference, International Conference on Software Process Improvement and Software Test and Performance Testing Conferences. Clareice Chaney has over 30 years’ experience in Commercial and Government Contracting with an emphasis in contracting within the information technology arena.  She holds a PMP certification with the Project Management Institute and is a certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) through the National Contract Management Association (NCMA). She has presented at the National Contract Management Association World Congress and provided recent collaborations on agile testing and contracting at the Quality Assurance Institute International Conferences. Call to action! We are in the middle of a re-read of John Kotter’s classic Leading Change on the Software Process and Measurement Blog.  Are you participating in the re-read? Please feel free to jump in and add your thoughts and comments! After we finish the current re-read will need to decide which book will be next.  We are building a list of the books that have had the most influence on readers of the blog and listeners to the podcast.  Can you answer the question? What are the two books that have most influenced you career (business, technical or philosophical)?  Send the titles to spamcastinfo@gmail.com. First, we will compile a list and publish it on the blog.  Second, we will use the list to drive future  “Re-read” Saturdays. Re-read Saturday is an exciting new feature that began on the Software Process and Measurement blog on November 8th.  Feel free to choose you platform; send an email, leave a message on the blog, Facebook or just tweet the list (use hashtag #SPaMCAST)! Next The next Software Process and Measurement Cast will feature our essay on the Attributes Leading to Faiure with Agile. Agile projects don’t work when there isn’t open and honest communication within a team. Problems also can occur when all team members are not involved, or if the organization has not bought into the principles of Agile. Knowing what can go wrong with Agile implementations and projects is a step to making sure they do not happen! We will also have the next Form Follows Function column from Gene Hughson and Explaining Change with Jo Ann Sweeney. 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.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.

SPaMCAST 319 includes three segments! The first segment is our essay, Why Are Requirements So Hard To Get Right?  Much of the problems with requirements boil down to people, and while people are not the only factor driving the quality of requirements, they are a critical factor.  Pay attention to how people are being deployed, provide support and instruction and make darn sure the right people are in the right place at the right time. The second segment marks the debut of Jo Ann Sweeny’s new column Explaining Change.  Jo Ann’s first installment tackles the need for defining the impact you expect communication activities to make – knowledge, attitudes, action.  Visit Jo Ann’s website at http://www.sweeneycomms.com/ and let her know what you think of her new column. The third segment features a new entry of Gene Hughson’s column: Form Follows Function.  In this installment, Gene talks about his blog entry, Fixing IT – Credible or Cassandra? Gene points out that credibility is a precious commodity that, if squandered, is difficult to recover even when you are correct! Call to action! We are in the middle of a re-read of John Kotter’s classic Leading Change of on the Software Process and Measurement Blog.  Are you participating in the re-read? Please feel free to jump in and add your thoughts and comments! After we finish the current re-read will need to decide which book will be next.  We are building a list of the books that have had the most influence on readers of the blog and listeners to the podcast.  Can you answer the question? What are the two books that have most influenced you career (business, technical or philosophical)?  Send the titles to spamcastinfo@gmail.com.  First, we will compile a list and publish it on the blog.  Second, we will use the list to drive future  “Re-read” Saturdays. Re-read Saturday is an exciting new feature that began on the Software Process and Measurement blog on November 8th.  Feel free to choose you platform; send an email, leave a message on the blog, Facebook or just tweet the list (use hashtag #SPaMCAST)! Next In the next Software Process and Measurement Cast we will feature our interview with Alfonso Bucero. We discussed his book, Today Is A Good Day. Attitude is an important tool for a project manager, team member or executive.  In his book Alfonso provides a plan for honing your attitude. Upcoming Events DCG Webinars: Agile Risk Management - It Is Still ImportantDate: December 18th, 2014Time: 11:30am ESTRegister Now The Software Process and Measurement Cast has a sponsor. As many you know I do at least one webinar for the IT Metrics and Productivity Institute (ITMPI) every year. The ITMPI provides a great service to the IT profession. ITMPI’s mission is to pull together the expertise and educational efforts of the world’s leading IT thought leaders and to create a single online destination where IT practitioners and executives can meet all of their educational and professional development needs. The ITMPI offers a premium membership that gives members unlimited free access to 400 PDU accredited webinar recordings, and waives the PDU processing fees on all live and recorded webinars. The Software Process and Measurement Cast some support if you sign up here. All the revenue our sponsorship generates goes for bandwidth, hosting and new cool equipment to create more and better content for you. Support the SPaMCAST and learn from the ITMPI. 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.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.

SPaMCAST 315 features our essay on Scrum Masters.  Scrum Masters are the voice of the process at the team level.  Scrum Masters are a critical member of every Agile team. The team’s need for a Scrum Master is not transitory because they evolve together as a team. In this edition of the Software Process and Measurement Cast we debut a new column.  Gene Hughson brings the wisdom from his Form Follows Function blog to the SPaMCAST.  Gene appeared on SPaMCAST 268 to talk architecture, people and process.  We are glad to have him back on a regular basis.  This first column discusses the idea that quick fixes might not always be the right answer! The essay on Scrum Masters begins: The difference between facilitating and enabling is at the core of the Agile concept of self-organizing and self-managing teams. An effective scrum master should be a facilitator in a well functioning Agile team. However, when there is a breakdown in a self-organizing and self-managing team, sometimes scrum masters become enablers. This makes scrum masters more like project managers. A facilitator helps to unstick something that has stopped or creates an environment where progress can be made by the team.  An enabler provides the team with permission for making a decision.  For example, I recently watched as a team asked their scrum master if they were allowed to hold an interim show and tell/demonstration to prompt the product owner for feedback. The team saw the scrum master as an enabler rather than a facilitator. Listen to the rest on the Software Process and Measurement Cast! Call to action! What are the two books that have most influenced you career (business, technical or philosophical)?  Send the titles to spamcastinfo@gmail.com.  What will we do with this list?  We have two ideas.  First, we will compile a list and publish it on the blog.  Second, we will use the list to drive “Re-read” Saturday. Re-read Saturday is an exciting new feature that bagan on the Software Process and Measurement blog on November 8th with a re-read of Leading Change. So feel free to choose you platform and send an email, leave a message on the blog, Facebook or just tweet the list (use hashtag #SPaMCAST)! Next SPaMCAST 316 features a return visit from Dr. David Rico.  We talked about the cost of quality and Agile. Does Agile impact the cost of quality?  Dr. Rico walks us through the evidence that not only does Agile improve customer satisfaction but it also improve the cost of quality.  If you are interested in effectiveness, efficiency and quality then this interview for you! Upcoming Events DCG Webinars: How to Split User StoriesDate: November 20th, 2014Time: 12:30pm ESTRegister Now Agile Risk Management - It Is Still ImportantDate: December 18th, 2014Time: 11:30am ESTRegister Now The Software Process and Measurement Cast has a sponsor. As many you know I do at least one webinar for the IT Metrics and Productivity Institute (ITMPI) every year. The ITMPI provides a great service to the IT profession. ITMPI’s mission is to pull together the expertise and educational efforts of the world’s leading IT thought leaders and to create a single online destination where IT practitioners and executives can meet all of their educational and professional development needs. The ITMPI offers a premium membership that gives members unlimited free access to 400 PDU accredited webinar recordings, and waives the PDU processing fees on all live and recorded webinars. The Software Process and Measurement Cast some support if you sign up here. All the revenue our sponsorship generates goes for bandwidth, hosting and new cool equipment to create more and better content for you. Support the SPaMCAST and learn from the ITMPI. 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.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese. In this edition of the Software Process and Measurement Cast we debut a new column.  Gene Hughson brings the wisdom from his Form Follows Function blog to the SPaMCAST.  Gene appeared on SPaMCAST 268 to talk architecture, people and process.  We are glad to have him back on a regular basis.  This first column discusses the idea that quick fixes might not always be the right answer! The essay on Scrum Masters begins: The difference between facilitating and enabling is at the core of the Agile concept of self-organizing and self-managing teams. An effective scrum master should be a facilitator in a well functioning Agile team. However, when there is a breakdown in a self-organizing and self-managing team, sometimes scrum masters become enablers. This makes scrum masters more like project managers. A facilitator helps to unstick something that has stopped or creates an environment where progress can be made by the team.  An enabler provides the team with permission for making a decision.  For example, I recently watched as a team asked their scrum master if they were allowed to hold an interim show and tell/demonstration to prompt the product owner for feedback. The team saw the scrum master as an enabler rather than a facilitator. Listen to the rest on the Software Process and Measurement Cast! Call to action! What are the two books that have most influenced you career (business, technical or philosophical)?  Send the titles to spamcastinfo@gmail.com.  What will we do with this list?  We have two ideas.  First, we will compile a list and publish it on the blog.  Second, we will use the list to drive “Re-read” Saturday. Re-read Saturday is an exciting new feature that bagan on the Software Process and Measurement blog on November 8th with a re-read of Leading Change. So feel free to choose you platform and send an email, leave a message on the blog, Facebook or just tweet the list (use hashtag #SPaMCAST)! Next SPaMCAST 316 features a return visit from Dr. David Rico.  We talked about the cost of quality and Agile. Does Agile impact the cost of quality?  Dr. Rico walks us through the evidence that not only does Agile improve customer satisfaction but it also improve the cost of quality.  If you are interested in effectiveness, efficiency and quality then this interview for you! Upcoming Events DCG Webinars: How to Split User StoriesDate: November 20th, 2014Time: 12:30pm ESTRegister Now Agile Risk Management - It Is Still ImportantDate: December 18th, 2014Time: 11:30am ESTRegister Now The Software Process and Measurement Cast has a sponsor. As many you know I do at least one webinar for the IT Metrics and Productivity Institute (ITMPI) every year. The ITMPI provides a great service to the IT profession. ITMPI’s mission is to pull together the expertise and educational efforts of the world’s leading IT thought leaders and to create a single online destination where IT practitioners and executives can meet all of their educational and professional development needs. The ITMPI offers a premium membership that gives members unlimited free access to 400 PDU accredited webinar recordings, and waives the PDU processing fees on all live and recorded webinars. The Software Process and Measurement Cast some support if you sign up here. All the revenue our sponsorship generates goes for bandwidth, hosting and new cool equipment to create more and better content for you. Support the SPaMCAST and learn from the ITMPI. 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.” Support SPaMCAST by buying the book here. Available in English and Chinese.

Theo Zamenopoulos introduces arguably one of the most influential but also controversial principles in design – that idea that ‘form follows function’ – by looking at Jerszy Seymour's PlayStation chair.

Transcript -- Theo Zamenopoulos introduces arguably one of the most influential but also controversial principles in design – that idea that ‘form follows function’ – by looking at Jerszy Seymour's PlayStation chair.

Hidden structures and forms constantly influence the way we think, from social norms to rules of grammar. This week we give you four stories that illuminate the forms that underpin our lives. First, you’ll learn about a successful cosmetic surgery industry in modern day Korea. Second, a software predicts hit songs before they're hits, based on a formula (note: this piece also aired on our "Prediction" show). Third, Iambic Pentameter makes itself known in the modern world. And finally, An artist incorporates naturally occurring patterns into her audio art. Host: Bonnie Swift Producers: Bonnie Swift, Hannah Krakauer and Noah Burbank Featured: Olivia Puerta, Nellie Olsen, Olivia Prevost, Noah Burbank, Sarah Rizk, Sam Alemayehu, Jill McDonough and Jen Carlile Music: Palaviccini, Talisman, The Yeltsin Collective Producers: Lee Konstantiou Featuring: Jill McDonough A new software predicts the next big music sensation, and some local talent is put to through the software to see how they measure up. Does this mean the end of true artistic integrity and creativity? (note: this piece also aired in our episode titled "Prediction") More info at:http://web.stanford.edu/group/storytelling/cgi-bin/joomla/index.php/shows/season-1/299-episode-119.html

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 268 The Software Process and Measurment Cast features my interview with Gene Hughson.  We discussed agile, solution architecture, people, processes and his blog, Form Follows Function. An early holiday present!  Gene Hughson is an Applications Manager for Fidelity National Financial in Richmond, Virginia.  Gene has over 17 years of experience in software development, combining application and solution architecture, management and process improvement, even managing to do some hands-on coding from time to time.  Gene has been a member of the Richmond Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP), serving as President for 2013 and continuing in that capacity for 2014.  Gene has written guest posts for CitizenTekk (http://citizentekk.com/author/genehughson/) and maintains his own blog, Form Follows Function (http://genehughson.wordpress.com/), where he opines on architecture, management, and software development processes. Other ways to track Gene down ...LinkedIn: http://ow.ly/rMrN9 Twitter: @GeneHughsonGoogle+: https://plus.google.com/+GeneHughson/posts For the next few weeks the Software Process and Measurement Cast will include a promo for the "Influential Agile Leader" events led by Johanna Rothman and Gil Broza.  Check out the full details at www.InfluentialAgileLeader.com The Software Process and Measurement Cast has a sponsor . . . ITMPI provides a great service to the IT profession. ITMPI's mission is to pull together the expertise and educational efforts of the world's leading IT thought leaders and to create a single online destination where IT practitioners and executives can meet all of their educational and professional development needs. The ITMPI offers a premium membership that gives members unlimited free access to 400 PDU accredited webinar recordings, and waives the PDU processing fees on all live and recorded webinars.  The Software Process and Measurement Cast receives a fee if you sign up using the URL in the show notes. http://mbsy.co/fGdw  All revenue our sponsors goes for bandwidth, hosting and new cool equipment to create more and better content for you!  Support the SPaMCAST and learn from the ITMPI! The Software Process and Measurement Cast is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network.  Check out the Software Process and Measurement and other great audio and video casts!  TPN:  www.techpodcast.com Do you have a Facebook account?  If you do please visit and like the Software Process and Measurement Cast page on Facebook.  http://ow.ly/mWAgU  The Daily Process Thoughts is my project designed to deliver a quick daily idea, thought or simple smile to help you become a better change agent. Each day you will get piece of thought provoking text and a picture or hand drawn chart to illustrate the idea being presented. The goal is to deliver every day; rain or shine, in sickness or in health or for better or worse! Check it out at www.tcagley.wordpress.com.  The Daily Process Thoughts is my project designed to deliver a quick daily idea, thought or simple smile to help you become a better change agent. Each day you will get piece of thought provoking text and a picture or hand drawn chart to illustrate the idea being presented. The goal is to deliver every day; rain or shine, in sickness or in health or for better or worse! 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:  spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoicemail:  +1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook:  http://bit.ly/16fBWVContact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast 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 269 features our essay on gamification. Gamification is a technique that leverages innate competitive attributes of IT development” players” to channel behavior using game mechanics. A powerful tool for channeling and supporting organizational change.

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 267 features our essay on story mapping.  Story mapping is a very powerful and under used tool for getting a handle on the big picture. SPaMCAST 267 also features Kim Pries with more logical problems. The essay on story mapping begins: Product backlogs are lists of “work to be done” at different levels of granularity and priority.  They can be large and unwieldy. It is hard to see the big picture of the work, regardless of whether they are in analog form (e.g. sticky notes or 3x5 index cards) or are housed in a tool (e.g. Version One or LeanKit Kanban).  Story Mapping is a technique that teams can use to help visualize a product backlog. Importantly, it lets the stakeholders understand the big picture, prioritize work and plan releases.  The Software Process and Measurement Cast has a sponsor . . . ITMPI provides a great service to the IT profession. ITMPI's mission is to pull together the expertise and educational efforts of the world's leading IT thought leaders and to create a single online destination where IT practitioners and executives can meet all of their educational and professional development needs. The ITMPI offers a premium membership that gives members unlimited free access to 400 PDU accredited webinar recordings, and waives the PDU processing fees on all live and recorded webinars.  The Software Process and Measurement Cast receives a fee if you sign up using the URL in the show notes. http://mbsy.co/fGdw  All revenue our sponsors goes for bandwidth, hosting and new cool equipment to create more and better content for you!  Support the SPaMCAST and learn from the ITMPI! The Software Process and Measurement Cast is a proud member of the Tech Podcast Network.  Check out the Software Process and Measurement and other great audio and video casts!  TPN:  www.techpodcast.com Do you have a Facebook account?  If you do please visit and like the Software Process and Measurement Cast page on Facebook.  http://ow.ly/mWAgU  The Daily Process Thoughts is my project designed to deliver a quick daily idea, thought or simple smile to help you become a better change agent. Each day you will get piece of thought provoking text and a picture or hand drawn chart to illustrate the idea being presented. The goal is to deliver every day; rain or shine, in sickness or in health or for better or worse! Check it out at www.tcagley.wordpress.com.  The Daily Process Thoughts is my project designed to deliver a quick daily idea, thought or simple smile to help you become a better change agent. Each day you will get piece of thought provoking text and a picture or hand drawn chart to illustrate the idea being presented. The goal is to deliver every day; rain or shine, in sickness or in health or for better or worse! 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:  spamcastinfo@gmail.comVoicemail:  +1-206-888-6111Website: www.spamcast.netTwitter: www.twitter.com/tcagleyFacebook:  http://bit.ly/16fBWVContact information for the Software Process and Measurement Cast 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 268 features my interview with Gene Hughson.  We discussed agile, solution architecture, people, processes and his blog, Form Follows Function.

They say “Form Follows Function;” in the case of the 2014 Corvette, “Beautiful Form Follows Performance Function.”  Expect the new Corvette to again set the benchmark from which all other performance cars are measured and understand  that nothing will ever Be the Same again. Now, it’s time to prepare for one of the most exciting times in automotive  history, when a marquee name undergoes a metamorphosis and again changes the rules by which the game is played.   The 2014 Corvette Stingray, the all-new C7, was introduced to the public officially at the Detroit Auto Show preview on Sunday evening 1/1/13 and was seen live around the world via the web.   This episode the Internet Car Czar will discuss this truly American Automotive icon. With new technology, a 7 speed manual transmission and racing inspired seating, this Corvette will definitely be turning heads as it zooms by.   This week Toyota announced several recalls. We'll discuss this and let you know which models were involved.   I'll also have my "Driving Tip of the Week". Plus we'll talk about a few of the other vehicles that Chevy intorduced at the Detroit Auto Show. So tune-in on Saturday January 19th at 8:30 AM CST for what could be the fastest car talk on the web. American Chevy 360 is BlogTalkRadio's longest running car talk show with your host Rob Melone, the Internet Information Manager for Jim Glover Chevrolet Tulsa and Lawton/Ft. Sill, OK. Hope to see you there and remember "There's no substitute for common sense - so drive careful and be sure watch out for the other guy."

They say “Form Follows Function;” in the case of the 2014 Corvette, “Beautiful Form Follows Performance Function.”  Expect the new Corvette to again set the benchmark from which all other performance cars are measured and understand  that nothing will ever Be the Same again. Now, it’s time to prepare for one of the most exciting times in automotive  history, when a marquee name undergoes a metamorphosis and again changes the rules by which the game is played.   The 2014 Corvette Stingray, the all-new C7, was introduced to the public officially at the Detroit Auto Show preview on Sunday evening 1/1/13 and was seen live around the world via the web.   This episode the Internet Car Czar will discuss this truly American Automotive icon. With new technology, a 7 speed manual transmission and racing inspired seating, this Corvette will definitely be turning heads as it zooms by.   This week Toyota announced several recalls. We'll discuss this and let you know which models were involved.   I'll also have my "Driving Tip of the Week". Plus we'll talk about a few of the other vehicles that Chevy intorduced at the Detroit Auto Show. So tune-in on Saturday January 19th at 8:30 AM CST for what could be the fastest car talk on the web. American Chevy 360 is BlogTalkRadio's longest running car talk show with your host Rob Melone, the Internet Information Manager for Jim Glover Chevrolet Tulsa and Lawton/Ft. Sill, OK. Hope to see you there and remember "There's no substitute for common sense - so drive careful and be sure watch out for the other guy."

Form follows function heißt es in Design und Architektur. Doch nirgends folgt die Form der Funktion mehr als in der Natur. Strukturen sind es deshalb auch, die Professor Patrick Cramer, Direktor des Genzentrums der LMU, vor allem interessieren – um hoch komplexe Abläufe in der Zelle rekonstruieren zu können. Für die Entschlüsselung des Enzyms RNA-Polymerase II erhielt er mit dem Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz-Preis 2006 die höchste wissenschaftliche Auszeichnung Deutschlands.