scaled hybrid agile practices (SHAPe)

Most organizations don't operate in pure agile or traditional waterfall environments—they live in the messy middle. After decades of implementing and scaling Agile  at organizations of all sizes and verticals and researching scaled methodologies across industries, Shawn developed Scaled Hybrid Agile Practices (SHAPe) to address this reality.

SHAPe is a pragmatic, research-backed approach that bridges the gap between heavyweight scaled frameworks (like SAFe) and lightweight team-level agile methods. Drawing from years of research and real-world implementations, SHAPe provides leaders with a practical toolkit for scaling agile across multiple teams and programs while maintaining the governance, compliance, and coordination that large organizations require. Unlike prescriptive frameworks that force organizations into one-size-fits-all processes, SHAPe emphasizes strategic alignment, cross-functional collaboration, and sustainable delivery at scale.

Coming Soon: A comprehensive live cohort-based course on Scaled Hybrid Agile Practices will be launching on Maven.com in Q2 2026. This interactive program will guide leaders through implementing SHAPe in their organizations, combining live workshops, practical frameworks, and real-world case studies from enterprise transformations. Join the waitlist to be notified when enrollment opens.