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Paper illustration of Shape Up with its method-specific working model.
Delivery
Shape Up
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Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper illustration of an activity-role table with clear RACI assignments and one highlighted accountable role per activity.
Operations
RACI Matrix
Purposedifferent
Shape Up helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow. It makes work boundaries and decisions explicit and captures results as pitches, bet-table decisions, and hill charts.With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time.With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
6 Wochen Cycle + 2 Wochen Cool-Down10-20 min daily45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-4 pro Pitch12-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Pitches, Bet-table decisions, Hill charts, Cooldown outcomesDaily Plan, Time Estimates, Review NotesRACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes
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PlanningDeliveryAutonomy
PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations
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Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
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Facilitation
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