What problem does it solve?
This Skill addresses the common pitfalls of software development, such as feature bloat, endless backlogs, and burnout, by providing a framework for building high-value products with small teams and fixed constraints.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Shaping Work: Transform raw ideas into bounded, actionable pitches that leave room for creative execution.
- Betting & Cycles: Replace infinite backlogs with six-week betting cycles to maintain focus and urgency.
- Opinionated Defaults: Learn to prioritize simplicity and clear communication over endless user preferences.
- Use Case: Use this framework when your team is struggling with scope creep, long-term roadmaps that never ship, or the feeling that you are building too much for too little impact.
Quick Start
Apply the 37signals way to evaluate our current product roadmap and identify which features we should cut to ship our next release in six weeks.