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Theme-Based Iterations

Key elements for focusing an iteration on a theme, connecting to product management priorities, and adding direct value to development.
Richard Newman
May 26, 2025
Product vs Project Management: what's the difference?

Not sure if you need a product or project manager? This guide breaks it down and shares the secret to small, high-impact product teams.
Bethan Ashley
May 13, 2025
One-way vs Two-way door decisions

Not all decisions need the same amount of analysis before being made. Some are easily reversible and should be made fast. While others have long-lasting effects and require careful planning before being made.
Trésor Bireke
May 10, 2024
- Project Management
- Decision Making
Asking the Right Questions After a Demo

Product demos are crucial in development. They offer insight into team progress and align stakeholder expectations. Yet, we sometimes need more than showcasing the product. Vital to success is asking stakeholders some practical questions.
Rob Whittaker
September 6, 2023
Break apart your features into full-stack slices

I often see people split work into horizontal slices. Ticket A: database tables and models. Ticket B: controllers. Ticket C: front-end. There’s something better — full-stack slices.
German Velasco
October 16, 2020
When a Design Audit is Right for Your Team

Design audits are an eye-opening, rewarding tool. Identifying when to use them is a skill of its own. Let’s explore the benefits for your brand and why a design audit might be the right choice for you and your team.
Alex Chen
August 24, 2020
Changes we've made to our process and work on thoughtbot.com and how Basecamp's Shape Up informed it

We’ve iterated on the process and tools, influenced by Basecamp’s Shape Up, for our website to support designers and developers transitions.
Kyle Fiedler
March 3, 2020
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