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Paper illustration of Shape Up with its method-specific working model.
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Shape Up
Paper illustration for Waste Analysis.
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Waste Analysis
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
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ALPEN Method
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.For a process that keeps people busy but creates little value, the method exposes waste. It directs attention to unnecessary movement, waiting times, rework, and overdelivery.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
6 Wochen Cycle + 2 Wochen Cool-Down45-120 min10-20 min daily
Participantsdifferent
2-4 pro Pitch2-81
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Pitches, Bet-table decisions, Hill charts, Cooldown outcomesWaste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement BacklogDaily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes
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PlanningDeliveryAutonomy
WasteLeanProcess improvement
PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations
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Value Stream Mapping workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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Value Stream Mapping
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration for Communication Plan
Delivery
Communication Plan
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk