Shape Up

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Basecamp’s methodology: 6-week cycles of building, followed by 2-week cooldown. Work is “shaped” (scoped and designed at the right level) before being “bet on” (committed to a cycle). No backlogs — if it matters, it will come back.

Key Properties

• Six-Week Cycles
• Shaping
• Betting Table

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