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Ryan Singer
03/30/25
@ Lenny's Podcast
The output of a shaping session should be a clear understanding of the project, including key components and user flows, rather than detailed specifications or mockups.
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A better way to plan, build, and ship products | Ryan Singer (creator of “Shape Up")
@ Lenny's Podcast
03/30/25
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Ryan Singer
03/30/25
@ Lenny's Podcast
In a shaping session, we need to visualize the end goal before starting a project, ensuring that engineers, product, and design teams all understand the concept clearly.
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Ryan Singer
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In shaping sessions, we aim to collaboratively define the project scope, allowing for flexibility in execution while keeping the end goal in sight.
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It's important to clarify what the problem is before moving into shaping, as this links to product strategy.
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The best design outcomes come from having a clear vision and understanding of what you're trying to achieve before involving designers in the process.
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Ryan Singer
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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.
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@ Lenny's Podcast
When shaping a project, we focus on what we can realistically achieve within our time budget, allowing for meaningful progress without overextending ourselves.
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The key to successful shaping sessions is having all necessary information in the same room to move quickly.
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The process of writing specifications for features is essential to ensure everyone understands what is being built.