# Latest

**URL:** https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/latest.md

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## [Experience Reports: Before and After Shape Up](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/experience-reports-before-and-after-shape-up/16)

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**Author:** [@rjs](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/rjs)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 3:45pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/experience-reports-before-and-after-shape-up/16 "2022-05-28T15:45:40Z")

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I posted a survey on Twitter asking Shape Up adopters to tell about their before-and-after experience. Here are some of the responses. Feel free to respond to this post with your own experience. Mike at SynchroNet: W…

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## [Welcome to the Shape Up forum!](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/welcome-to-the-shape-up-forum/7)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 5:13pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/welcome-to-the-shape-up-forum/7 "2024-10-11T17:13:57Z")

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This forum is for readers and early adopters of Shape Up: Stop Running in Circles and Ship Work that Matters. It’s a place to share your experiences and get answers from people who’ve implemented the method in their own…

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## [Breadboarding in Mermaid](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/breadboarding-in-mermaid/1273)

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**Author:** [@tleish](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/tleish)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/breadboarding-in-mermaid/1273 "2026-08-08T17:07:36Z")

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I do a lot of breadboarding and always wished it had native support in Mermaid — that’s what renders diagrams in GitHub, GitLab, Obsidian and most markdown tooling, so a breadboard could live in the doc instead of as a s…

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## [We've been building a shaping product for 2 years](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/weve-been-building-a-shaping-product-for-2-years/1259)

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**Author:** [@jladuval](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/jladuval)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/weve-been-building-a-shaping-product-for-2-years/1259 "2025-11-18T20:31:53Z")

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I’m not sure if this forum is still active, so this might just be me screaming into the void. My cofounder and I have been building https://rough.app to help with the early stages of shaping. It’s a little bit dovetail,…

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## [Video: A better way to plan, build, and ship products | Ryan Singer (creator of “Shape Up")](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/video-a-better-way-to-plan-build-and-ship-products-ryan-singer-creator-of-shape-up/1257)

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**Author:** [@nivertech](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/nivertech)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 9:00am UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/video-a-better-way-to-plan-build-and-ship-products-ryan-singer-creator-of-shape-up/1257 "2025-09-07T09:00:53Z")

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A better way to plan, build, and ship products | Ryan Singer (creator of “Shape Up") Lenny’s Podcast Mar 30, 2025

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## [Podcast: From Tickets to Problems: Klaus Breyer // Head of Product & Technology @ Edding](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/podcast-from-tickets-to-problems-klaus-breyer-head-of-product-technology-edding/1256)

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**Author:** [@nivertech](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/nivertech)\
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**Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 8:56am UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/podcast-from-tickets-to-problems-klaus-breyer-head-of-product-technology-edding/1256 "2025-09-07T08:56:57Z")

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:building\_construction: From Assembly Lines to Problem-Solving Teams :building\_construction: alphalist Podcast From Tickets to Problems: Klaus Breyer // Head of Product & Technology @ Edding Episode #128 2025-09-07 …

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## [Video: Tech Lead Journal - #224 Move Fast, Break Silos: Leadership for Interdisciplinary Teams](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/video-tech-lead-journal-224-move-fast-break-silos-leadership-for-interdisciplinary-teams/1255)

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**Author:** [@nivertech](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/nivertech)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 8:54am UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/video-tech-lead-journal-224-move-fast-break-silos-leadership-for-interdisciplinary-teams/1255 "2025-09-07T08:54:40Z")

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Tech Lead Journal - #224 Move Fast, Break Silos: Leadership for Interdisciplinary Teams

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## [Code Reviews in small teams](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/code-reviews-in-small-teams/1248)

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**Author:** [@TimTim](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/TimTim)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 3:20pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/code-reviews-in-small-teams/1248 "2025-05-06T15:20:47Z")

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We are just starting our Shape Up experiment, where a small part of the Scrum team separates and does a 8 weeks Shape Up cycle on their own. With this setup, we do not have enough front end engineers neither in the Scrum…

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## [Framing before Shaping](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/framing-before-shaping/973)

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**Author:** [@jvillarejo](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/jvillarejo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/framing-before-shaping/973 "2025-04-08T20:10:43Z")

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Ryan published a new post: This posts introduces a new Pattern called Framing that occurs before the whole Shaping process. It’s about defining the context in order to find a Shape that can be presented for the Betti…

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## [Anyone using monday.com with Shape Up?](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/anyone-using-monday-com-with-shape-up/1227)

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**Author:** [@espresso-software](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/espresso-software)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/anyone-using-monday-com-with-shape-up/1227 "2024-12-11T18:17:37Z")

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Hey Shape Up folks, Is anyone here using monday.com in their Shape Up workflow? If so, please drop a reply :slight\_smile: I’ve built an app that lets you create Shape Up’s hill charts directly in monday, to visualize …

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## [Process Workflow Diagrams](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/process-workflow-diagrams/1212)

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**Author:** [@AvidDabbler](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/AvidDabbler)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 6:45am UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/process-workflow-diagrams/1212 "2024-11-25T06:45:56Z")

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Hey All I am just getting started with Shapeup on a small team building TransitChat. I have just started building process workflow diagrams as well. I am reading through the shapeup for the 2nd time and I am creating p…

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## [Mismatch of Value to Time](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/mismatch-of-value-to-time/1178)

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**Author:** [@off-whyte](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/off-whyte)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 1:25pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/mismatch-of-value-to-time/1178 "2024-04-25T13:25:17Z")

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There’s a new feature that can bring in a valuable customer. The appetite is 6 weeks, but through shaping the team believes they can do it in 3. Does the engineering team get those additional three weeks to take on some…

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## [Who defines appetite?](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/who-defines-appetite/1158)

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**Author:** [@Chloe](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/Chloe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 7:26am UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/who-defines-appetite/1158 "2024-03-18T07:26:47Z")

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Is the appetite of the team or the company ? Is it a top-down boundaries ?

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## [Has anyone tried to implement Shape Up outside of a product context?](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/has-anyone-tried-to-implement-shape-up-outside-of-a-product-context/1155)

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**Author:** [@clong85](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/clong85)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/has-anyone-tried-to-implement-shape-up-outside-of-a-product-context/1155 "2024-03-03T19:18:03Z")

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I’m in operations in a professional services context but very interested in product management concepts. Does anyone have success implementing the fundamentals of Shape Up for more traditional project work. Say for insta…

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## [Integrated Slice versus Scopes](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/integrated-slice-versus-scopes/808)

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**Author:** [@Yulia](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/Yulia)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/integrated-slice-versus-scopes/808 "2024-02-24T12:00:14Z")

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Is there a difference between Slices and Scopes? Problem at hand: We are trying to come up with integrated slices for every project. Slices need to be deployable, integrated (frontend+backend), and bring us closer to d…

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## [Video: Adapting Shape Up for WordPress Teams](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/video-adapting-shape-up-for-wordpress-teams/1147)

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**Author:** [@nivertech](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/nivertech)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 6:10am UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/video-adapting-shape-up-for-wordpress-teams/1147 "2024-01-09T06:10:39Z")

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Adapting Shape Up for WordPress Teams: A Framework for Intentional Work

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## [Basecamp’s Shape Up: how different is it really from Scrum?](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/basecamp-s-shape-up-how-different-is-it-really-from-scrum/333)

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**Author:** [@janmikula](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/janmikula)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 4:21am UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/basecamp-s-shape-up-how-different-is-it-really-from-scrum/333 "2023-12-17T04:21:32Z")

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I discovered this article that is comparing Scrum and Shape Up. I like the article. In the end, the author is pointing out a few points where he doesn’t like the Shape Up approach: Shaping is done by senior members …

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## [Shape Up Community Support: New Shape Up Tool](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/shape-up-community-support-new-shape-up-tool/1141)

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**Author:** [@mhl66](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/mhl66)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 7:58am UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/shape-up-community-support-new-shape-up-tool/1141 "2023-12-05T07:58:27Z")

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:rocket: Introducing dumplink - a communication bridge between business and creative problem-solving tech teams. With dumplink, teams can take whole projects and: :memo: DUMP: Break down a project into an unstructured…

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## [ShapeUp in Jira?](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/shapeup-in-jira/514)

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**Author:** [@kevinsmith](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/kevinsmith)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/shapeup-in-jira/514 "2023-12-04T22:21:40Z")

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If you had to use Jira, how would you set it up for ShapeUp? I realize this isn’t ideal, of course, but it’s pretty common for Jira to be the preferred project management tool for an entire organization, with individual …

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## [Anyone using ClickUp with ShapeUp?](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/anyone-using-clickup-with-shapeup/677)

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**Author:** [@ttocs](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/ttocs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/anyone-using-clickup-with-shapeup/677 "2023-12-04T22:21:17Z")

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And have recommendations on structuring a pipeline in ClickUp according to the ShapeUp methodologies? Thanks

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## [Notion Template for Shape Up](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/notion-template-for-shape-up/191)

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**Author:** [@RubyK](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/RubyK)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/notion-template-for-shape-up/191 "2023-12-04T22:20:47Z")

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Here’s a template you can duplicate in your own workspace in Notion. Browse to the URL, and select Duplicate from the option in the top right menu. It will copy the whole template into your private space. Credit to go…

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## [Linear.app + Shape Up](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/linear-app-shape-up/818)

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**Author:** [@briandrum](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/briandrum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 10:20pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/linear-app-shape-up/818 "2023-12-04T22:20:28Z")

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Scoping, Cycles, and cool-downs… Is it just me or is there a lot of Shape Up in the Linear Method? There are some big differences too though. Roadmaps. Backlogs. No circuit-breaker. So has anyone tried Linear for Shape …

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## [Hillcharts Without Basecamp (Tracking Knowns vs Unknonws)](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/hillcharts-without-basecamp-tracking-knowns-vs-unknonws/141)

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**Author:** [@Aylon](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/Aylon)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 10:18pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/hillcharts-without-basecamp-tracking-knowns-vs-unknonws/141 "2023-12-04T22:18:56Z")

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Hi all, I’m wondering for those of you who aren’t using Basecamp as a tool in your company, what are you using (if anything) to replicated Hillcharts? I.e. how are you tracking you getting your team to track/identify th…

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## [Video/Podcast: Ryan Singer, author of "Shape Up". How to shape amazing SaaS products?](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/video-podcast-ryan-singer-author-of-shape-up-how-to-shape-amazing-saas-products/1123)

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**Author:** [@nivertech](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/nivertech)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 10:17am UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/video-podcast-ryan-singer-author-of-shape-up-how-to-shape-amazing-saas-products/1123 "2023-11-09T10:17:10Z")

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Ryan Singer, author of “Shape Up”. How to shape amazing SaaS products? Oct 23, 2023 saas.unbound saas.unbound is a podcast for and about founders who are working on scaling inspiring products that people …

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## [Shaping document examples](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/shaping-document-examples/460)

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**Author:** [@blairrorani](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/blairrorani)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/shaping-document-examples/460 "2023-09-27T18:34:33Z")

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I remember seeing someone posted their “shaping document” on Twitter the other week, but I must have forgotten to bookmark it. Interested in seeing example of shaping docs if anyone wants to share (as in output of shapin…

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## [A product for Shape Up (Interviews needed)](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/a-product-for-shape-up-interviews-needed/1116)

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**Author:** [@mhl66](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/mhl66)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/a-product-for-shape-up-interviews-needed/1116 "2023-09-21T14:49:59Z")

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Hi Shape Up people, @klausbreyer and I have been working on some tooling to make adopting and executing Shape Up a seamless process. We want to conduct 12-15 60-min interviews, and would love to do that here with his c…

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## [Podcast: Episode 53: Shape Up: Agile](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/podcast-episode-53-shape-up-agile/1105)

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**Author:** [@nivertech](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/nivertech)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/podcast-episode-53-shape-up-agile/1105 "2023-08-12T13:49:54Z")

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Great Lakes Tech Leaders Aug 11, 2023 Lunch with Tech Leaders In this episode, we delve into the innovative “Shape Up” methodology, a brainchild of Ryan Singer from the renowned software firm 37 signals, …

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## [Fat Marker Sketching Setups](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/fat-marker-sketching-setups/314)

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**Author:** [@marc.pfister](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/marc.pfister)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/fat-marker-sketching-setups/314 "2023-08-09T15:32:40Z")

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What’s a good setup for fat-marker sketching? I’m getting lost in the artistic side of sketching and would like something simple. Is the right direction to use an iPad-type tablet or a digitizing tablet like a Wacom? F…

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## [Podcast: Rescuing a Project in Progress – Rework Podcast](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/podcast-rescuing-a-project-in-progress-rework-podcast/1102)

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**Author:** [@nivertech](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/nivertech)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 6:11pm UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/podcast-rescuing-a-project-in-progress-rework-podcast/1102 "2023-08-04T18:11:31Z")

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Aug 2, 2023 Knowing when you’re in over your head and recognizing when a project has gone off the rails are crucial aspects of successful project management. But what are the red flags to watch for to pre…

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## [Video/Slides: Shaping Up Your Development Process With Shape Up — Martin Snyder](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/video-slides-shaping-up-your-development-process-with-shape-up-martin-snyder/1101)

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**Author:** [@nivertech](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/u/nivertech)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 8:43am UTC](https://discourse.learnshapeup.com/t/video-slides-shaping-up-your-development-process-with-shape-up-martin-snyder/1101 "2023-08-02T08:43:50Z")

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37signals pioneered “Shape Up” a macro-level methodology focused on product/engineering collaboration, which was developed by their former Head of Strategy, Ryan Singer. Shape Up helped 37signals manage periods of extens…

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