Sebastian Gierlinger
Shaping Up: Rethinking Product Development with Basecamp's Shape Up Methodology
#1about 5 minutes
The evolution of development from CTO-led to Scrum
The company's journey from a centralized, CTO-driven model to adopting Scrum with product owners and specialized teams.
#2about 2 minutes
Identifying the limitations of a fixed-squad Scrum model
Fixed teams in a remote setting led to knowledge silos, development bottlenecks, and difficulties in shipping large, cross-functional features.
#3about 4 minutes
Understanding the core principles of the Shape Up methodology
Shape Up uses six-week cycles with fixed time and variable scope, replacing estimates with 'appetite' and backlogs with a 'betting table' for prioritization.
#4about 2 minutes
Implementing Shape Up with dual shaping and development streams
The practical implementation involves parallel work streams where product managers shape upcoming work while development teams build features in focused cycles.
#5about 2 minutes
Adapting the Shape Up methodology for practical use
Key adaptations include adjusting cycle lengths, creating a dedicated maintenance team to protect focus, and retaining mandatory code reviews for quality.
#6about 2 minutes
Learnings from a year of using the Shape Up framework
Adopting Shape Up fostered strategic decision-making and team autonomy but also highlighted the need for senior developers and a gradual approach to cultural change.
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