Shape before building
Shaping defines the problem, constraints, rough solution, and risks before a team begins. It aims to make a project buildable without over-specifying it.
Bet on shaped work
A betting table chooses which shaped pitches deserve a cycle. The decision is about appetite and opportunity, not a promise to finish every detail.
Learn the core practices
The method includes shaping, appetite, six-week cycles, cool-down, scopes, circuit breakers, breadboarding, and fat-marker sketches.
- Shaping and appetite
- Betting tables and cycles
- Scopes and hill charts
- Circuit breakers and scope hammering