Best Thomas M. Cagley Jr Podcasts (2025)

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Jetsons and Pinocchio - Work Life Balance, SPaMCAST 877 39:13

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Many firms are bringing everyone back to the office and demanding longer hours. They are conflating effort and productivity. Why this matters: Increasing productivity is NECESSARY for profitability and growth. Our panel flows with: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Daniel Doiron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldoiron/ Jerem…

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☠️Constraints and Friction Are Our Friends, SPaMCAST 876 41:13

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The Theory Of Constraints: A Real-World Tool Constraints and friction generate interest in process improvement. Why this matters: The lack of friction leads to overuse which is the tragedy of the commons. Our panel flows with: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Daniel Doiron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldoiron/ Me - www.t…

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☠️No Dead Careers Here, SPaMCAST 875 33:05

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Impressions are NOT facts - No Matter What Your Gut Tells You! Stoic philosophy holds that impressions are not facts and must be tested. Why this matters: It is very easy to jump to conclusions. In some cases, this is harmless, while in others it leads to disaster. The question the panel faces is whether EVERY impression needs to be examined or is …

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🪈 Dichotomy of Control, Stick with STIC, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 874 34:44

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We only have control over ourselves! The dichotomy of control. Why it matters: We have direct control over our thoughts, judgments, and actions, but external events, other people's opinions, and the outcomes of our actions are not directly within our control. When discussing problem statements, Jeremy Berriault stated, "stick with STIC." The allite…

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🚣Flow, Flow and More Flow, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 873 29:15

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Dry riverbeds or flash floods - flow matters! Why it matters: Understanding how value is created and moves through an organization is critical. The problem is that the concept is complicated. Freddie Clark stated, "measuring flow is a two-dimensional measure of a three-dimensional problem." Our panel flows with: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriault…

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Nerd Joy, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 872 36:54

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The work has to get done, be miserable, or find JOY in it – it's your choice. Why it matters: It is hard to motivate yourself and your team if you do not find joy in the work you do day in and day out. Our panel finds a joyful path: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Jon M Quigley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmquigley/ Brad …

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When Management Won't Buy In, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 871 36:50

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Pushing cooked spaghetti uphill…is exhausting. Why it matters: It is hard to make change happen if leaders provide lip service to the cause. It is impossible if they actively oppose change. So what are you going to do? Panelists include: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Jeremy Willets - https://www.jeremywillets.com/ Jon M Qui…

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Habits Stink, A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 870 38:50

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Habits, doing work without thinking, are the death of process improvement. Why it matters: When your brain goes on autopilot, it is easy to miss subtle changes and problems in product flow. Is it ever ok to stop thinking? Panelists include: Jeremy Berriault - https://berriaultandassociates.com/ Jeremy Willets - https://www.jeremywillets.com/ Jon M …

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AI - The Death Of Specialization? A Panel Discussion, SPaMCAST 869 31:02

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And we are back! The SPaMCAST 869 features a conversation on whether AI means the death of the specialist. Why it matters: AI tools and agents are becoming a core feature in the workplace of nearly all forward-facing organizations. To keep up, employees need to see the future and take action. Panelists include: Jeremy Beeriault - https://berriaulta…

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Spamcast Spring Rewind 8 - Annual Panel Discussion 2024 52:42

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The Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew is on vacation. Until then, we are revisiting some fabulous panel discussions we have had during the last 19 years. We will be back on June 21st. Poor work intake equals out-of-control. Being out of control leads to stress and poor quality. Mastering Work Intake is the path to bringing order out of cha…

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Spamcast Spring Rewind 7 - SPaMCAST Annual Panel, Fun and Frivolity 59:36

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The Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew is on vacation. Until then, we are revisiting some fabulous panel discussions we have had during the last 19 years. We will be back on June 21st. Poor work intake equals out-of-control. Being out of control leads to stress and poor quality. Mastering Work Intake is the path to bringing order out of cha…

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Spamcast Spring Rewind 6 - Is AI The End Of Project Management, A Panel With Paul Clapis, Susan Parente, Michael Milutis, and Mark Tolbert 42:10

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The Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew is on vacation. Until then, we are revisiting some fabulous panel discussions we have had during the last 19 years. We will be back on June 21st. Poor work intake equals out-of-control. Being out of control leads to stress and poor quality. Mastering Work Intake is the path to bringing order out of cha…

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Spamcast Spring Rewind 5 - What We Learned In 2021, A Panel Discussion 33:47

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The Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew is on vacation. Until then, we are revisiting some fabulous panel discussions we have had during the last 19 years. We will be back on June 21st. Poor work intake equals out-of-control. Being out of control leads to stress and poor quality. Mastering Work Intake is the path to bringing order out of cha…

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Spring 2025 Rewind 4 - Does Engagement Matter? A Panel Discussion 51:49

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The Software Process and Measurement Cast Crew is on vacation. Until then, we are revisiting some fabulous panel discussions we have had during the last 19 years. We will be back on June 21st. Poor work intake equals out-of-control. Being out of control leads to stress and poor quality. Mastering Work Intake is the path to bringing order out of cha…