The 'Shape Up' approach allows teams to take ownership of their projects by providing them with a clear understanding of the objectives and the freedom to determine how to achieve them.

The 'Shape Up' method encourages teams to experiment and adapt their processes, allowing for a more dynamic approach to product development that can be tailored to different contexts.

To effectively implement the 'Shape Up' method, teams must focus on addressing the biggest risks and uncertainties before committing to a project.

When shaping a project, we focus on what we can realistically achieve within our time budget, allowing for meaningful progress without overextending ourselves.

In shaping sessions, we aim to collaboratively define the project scope, allowing for flexibility in execution while keeping the end goal in sight.

In Shape Up, the PM is less busy with keeping projects on track and more focused on understanding the business context and narrowing down problems.

The role of the PM shifts upstream in Shape Up, focusing more on problem definition than project management.

If you don't have four weeks to dedicate to a project, you likely have more time than you think; it's about prioritizing and focusing on what matters.

A three-hour shaping session can be very productive for figuring out possible approaches to a problem.