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Shape Up

Book • 2019
Shape Up is a book by Ryan Singer that provides a practical framework for managing software development projects.

It emphasizes the importance of shaping work to fit within fixed time constraints, rather than fixing the scope and letting the time vary.

The book introduces a three-stage process: shaping, building, and batting, which helps teams focus on delivering valuable work efficiently.

Shape Up promotes a more collaborative and autonomous approach, empowering teams to make decisions and solve problems independently.

The book's principles have been adopted by numerous teams and organizations seeking to improve their product development processes.

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Mentioned in 18 episodes

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Ryan Singer
, sharing a different approach to building software based on his experience at 37signals.
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A better way to plan, build, and ship products | Ryan Singer (creator of “Shape Up,” early employee at 37signals)
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Vijay Iyengar
, referencing its concept of 'appetites over estimates' in project planning.
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An inside look at Mixpanel’s product journey | Vijay Iyengar (Head of Product)
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Stephen Haney
as a great project management tool from Basecamp.
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Stephen Haney - The 2026 AI Design Field Report (tools, process, and what's working)
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David Heinemeier Hansson
as the basis for their discussion.
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Move fast when you can
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Klaus Breyer
as the product development process from Basecamp.
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#224 - Move Fast, Break Silos: Leadership for Interdisciplinary Teams - Klaus Breyer
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Rob Walling
in reference to its high profitability despite the founders' boredom with the core product.
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Episode 780 | "I'll Never Sell My Company" and Other Myths Founders Tell Themselves
Mentioned by Ridd while discussing sketching and design fidelity.
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Ryan Stephen - Creativity, Storytelling, and Prototyping Playful Ideas

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