XTC discusses Basecamp's Shape-Up
a day ago
- Shape Up solves problems by giving development teams ownership and trust, removing backlogs, and using 'betting' to manage risk and communication.
- Red flags include fixed 6-week scope, potential demoralization from 'circuit breaker', longer feedback loops, and division between shapers and makers.
- Takeaways from the discussion include trying 'fat pen' design, using 'betting' and 'shaping' terminology, and minimizing Agile ceremony overhead.