This week in SPaMCAST 567  we discuss the impact of herding on work entry.  Herding in decision making effectively takes “no” off the table, leading to uncontrolled work entry. This type of behavior is response-driven and dangerous. We will also have a visit from Gene Hughson to complete his three-part discussion of the solution architect. Today we discuss the solution architect as risk mitigation.  Re-Read Saturday News This week in our re-read of , we have a chapter that needs to be read by anyone ever who has been asked for an estimate… ever.  The chapter title is The Outside View and makes the case for another point of view when estimating. Remember, if you do not have a favorite, dog-eared copy of , 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. ,  It’s time to get reading! This week’s installment!   Upcoming Events Last call for the Agile Online Summit!  This year’s summit will be held October 7 - 11th --- EVERYWHERE, it’s a virtual conference.  Visit the website to sign-up. The basic conference is FREE. Register now at Pacific NW Software Quality Conference will be held in Portland, Oregon beginning October 14th through the 16th.  I will be speaking on the 15th! Register now: https Webinar on value stream and process flow mapping for The Great IT Professional Organization on October 22, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST. The registration link is   The webinar is free!  I hope you have time to be in the audience! Next SPaMCAST SPaMCAST 568 will feature a discussion with Sandeep Koorse.  Sandeep returns to talk Agile mindset, passion, and experimentation.