Software Process and Measurement Cast number 308 features our interview with Michael West discussing his book Return on Process.  Process improvement can have a dramatic impact to an organization's bottom line BUT ONLY with careful thought and planning.  Michael West explains that process improvements with real impact are rarely an accident.

Michael’s bio . . .

Michael West is a life-long practitioner and student of process improvement. He is the co-founder of Natural Systems Process Improvement (Natural SPI), a consultancy specializing in designing, developing, and deploying process systems that enable measurable business performance improvement gains. Mr. West’s process insights and innovations have helped many organizations in various sectors of the economy achieve real process and performance improvement. His process consulting clients include ATK, Autodesk, AVL, BAE, BB&T, Crane Aerospace, DCS, Deloitte, Sandia National Labs, Reliability First, and the US Navy. Mr. West frequently presents and speaks at industry conferences, and is the author of  (CRC Press, 2004) and  (CRC Press, 2013).

Contact Michael at:Web: http://www.naturalspi.com/Email: [email protected]: @ItsTheProcess

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SPaMCAST 309 features our essay on Agile user acceptance testing.  (AUAT) confirms that the output of a project meets the business’ needs and requirements. The concept of acceptance testing early and often is almost inarguable, whether you are using Agile or any other method. AUAT generates early customer feedback, which increases customer satisfaction and reduces the potential for delivering defects. The problem is that implementing an effective and efficient AUAT isn’t always easy.

 

Upcoming Events

DCG Webinars:

 October 24, 2014 11:230 EDT

Has the adoption of Agile techniques magically erased risk from software projects? Or, have we just changed how we recognize and manage risk?  Or, more frighteningly, by changing the project environment through adopting Agile techniques, have we tricked ourselves into thinking that risk has been abolished?

 

Upcoming Conferences:

I will be presenting at the  in San Diego, CA on October 1.  I have a great discount code!!!! Contact me if you are interested.

I will be presenting at the Conference October 21st and 22nd in Springfield, MA.

More on all of these great events in the near future! I look forward to seeing all SPaMCAST readers and listeners that attend these great events!

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