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Ryan Singer

03/30/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

In shaping sessions, we need to invite the right people to ensure we can make decisions quickly and effectively.

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A better way to plan, build, and ship products | Ryan Singer (creator of “Shape Up")

@ Lenny's Podcast

A better way to plan, build, and ship products | Ryan Singer (creator of “Shape Up")

03/30/25

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Ryan Singer

03/30/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The key to successful shaping sessions is having all necessary information in the same room to move quickly.

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Ryan Singer

03/30/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

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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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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Claire Hughes Johnson

03/05/23

@ Lenny's Podcast

To run effective meetings, clarify the meeting's objective and ensure that all participants understand their roles and the decisions to be made.

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Ryan Singer

03/30/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

It's important to clarify what the problem is before moving into shaping, as this links to product strategy.

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Dalton Caldwell

03/07/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important to avoid decision-making anti-patterns like taking too long to respond or deferring decisions by involving others unnecessarily.

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Ryan Singer

03/30/25

@ 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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Ryan Singer

03/30/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

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

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Ryan Singer

03/30/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

It's crucial to involve engineers in the shaping process to ensure that the project is feasible and to identify potential challenges early on.