Software Process and Measurement Cast · Thomas M. Cagley Jr

Accountability, Responsibility, Performance, and Freedom, Essays and Conversations with Susan Parente

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Susan Parente explains how a software glitch in an MRI machine prevented stroke treatments, causing deaths.

Host Tom Cagley and guest Susan Parente explore the interconnected concepts of accountability, responsibility, performance, and freedom in software development. They discuss ethical leadership, the lack of regulation in tech, and real-world examples where software failures have led to serious consequences, emphasizing the need for personal and organizational accountability.

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A clear case for separating who does the work from who owns the outcome.

Software Process and Measurement Cast number 854 builds a sturdy case for accountability, responsibility, performance, and freedom, with Tom Cagley tying the discussion to the ongoing Reread Saturday series on Amartya Sen's Development is Freedom.

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When accountability feels slippery, Susan Parente helps pin down what the word means for you and your work.

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