Product Development Processes You Might Not Have Heard Of

Overview
This article introduces three product development processes that are less common but valuable for technical leaders seeking alternatives to traditional Scrum or Kanban approaches. Each process is described with its core principles, typical workflow, and when it might be a good fit for product teams.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding of three distinct product development frameworks beyond Scrum and Kanban.
• Insight into the strengths, challenges, and ideal contexts for each process.
• Practical considerations for adopting a new process within an engineering or product organization.

Who Would Benefit

• Engineering managers looking to diversify their team's delivery approaches.
• Product leaders seeking adaptable frameworks for complex product work.
• Technical directors responsible for aligning product processes with business goals.

Frameworks and Methodologies

• Shape Up (Basecamp)
• Opportunity Solution Tree (Product Talk)
• Dual-Track Agile (Continuous discovery + delivery)