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Paper illustration of Shape Up with its method-specific working model.
Delivery
Shape Up
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Knowledge Modeling
Teach-back
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Operations
Weekly Review
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.Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
6 Wochen Cycle + 2 Wochen Cool-Down5-20 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-4 pro Pitch2-81
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Pitches, Bet-table decisions, Hill charts, Cooldown outcomesUnderstanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning GapsUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions
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PlanningDeliveryAutonomy
LearningUnderstandingCommunication
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