SPaMCAST 604 - Continuous improvement, Definition of Quality, Essays and Discussions

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Software Process and Measurement Cast 604 features a presentation that I did on the need for organizations to lean into processes improvement as the COVID-19 disaster abates (at least for the time being). Continuous improvement can’t be just a slogan during an economic downturn. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We also have a visit from Jon M Quigley with his Alpha and Omega of Product Development Column. Jon and I talked about the definition of quality and whether the concept of quality is a matter of perception. We don’t exactly agree . . . what are your thought?</span></p> <p><strong>Re-Read Saturday News </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week we tackle Chapter 2 in our re-read of</span> <a href= "https://amzn.to/3bWch1A"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tame your Work Flow</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">by Steve Tendon and Daniel Doiron. Chapter 2 continues to explore mental models and focuses on how multitasking robs value from individuals, teams, and organizations.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Remember to buy a copy of</span> <a href="https://amzn.to/3bWch1A"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Tame your Work Flow</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">to support the authors and blog!  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Week 1:</span> <a href= "https://bit.ly/2LWJ3EY"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Logistics and Front Matter</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">-</span> <a href= "https://bit.ly/2LWJ3EY"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://bit.ly/2LWJ3EY</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Week 2:</span> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3h4zmTi"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Prologue</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">(The Story of Herbie) -</span> <a href= "https://bit.ly/3h4zmTi"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://bit.ly/3h4zmTi</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Week 3:</span> <a href= "https://bit.ly/2UJUZyN"><span style="font-weight: 400