We work in 6-week cycles with 2-week cool-downs, inspired by Basecamp’s Shape Up methodology.

Cycle structure:

• 6 weeks building - Focus on one major project per person/team
• 2 weeks cool-down - Bug fixes, exploration, planning next cycle
• Planning week - Shape work for next cycle, assign teams

Planning principles:

• Shape work before assigning it
• Give teams uninterrupted focus time
• Solve real customer problems
• Iterate based on usage and feedback