The Software Process and Measurement Cast 613 features our essay on directive and non-directive coaching. DIrective coaches, akin to many athletic coaches, are a hard sell at the team level. Non-directive coaches, akin to mentors, are not always viewed as effective by senior leaders. In reality, it is not cut and dry. Essays in the Directive - Non-directive Series Agile Coaching Techniques: Styles of Coaches - Directive or Non-directive Coaching -   Directive or Non-directive Coaching: Why Everyone Needs To Know -  In the second spot this week, Jeremy Berriault brings his QA Corner to the cast.  We discuss coaching testers. Indirectly we have a discussion about the use of directive and non-directive coaching styles.  You can reach Jeremy at Re-Read Saturday News  Today, we re-read Chapter 12, titled Drum-Buffer- Rope Scheduling (DBR). The concept of DBR is critical to using the Theory of Constraints in real-world environments. Have you bought your copy of  Steve Tendon and Daniel Doiron’s Flow?  Use the link to support the authors and blog!   Week 1: – Week 2: (The Story of Herbie) – Week 3: –   Week 4: –   Week 5: –    Week 6: –   Week 7: –   Week 8: –   Week 9: -   Week 10: -   Week 11: -   Next SPaMCAST The Software Process and Measurement Cast 614 will feature our interview with Jennifer Bonine.  Jenifer and I talked AI and the impact of AI on the future of business. This is not science fiction, and the future is not as far away as you might think.