Shape Up
Ryan Singer
B Tier
When to Read
When agile feels too heavy for your team
Main Takeaway
Shape the work before assigning it. Fixed time, variable scope beats the alternative.
Style
Theoretical
Practical
An interesting way of thinking about managing projects. More modern than agile. Built for teams that explore. Has interesting thoughts about 'fat marker sketches' and the process of building product in general. It's short and free online. A good alternative framework if agile/scrum feels too heavy for your team.