From the horses mouth…
The 37 signals guys created a post where you could ask them anything.
I decided that I would asked them something that has been bugging me a little bit after reading “Getting Real” about how they manage multiple products.
You guys have a number of products and a small team. How do you prioritize the work on your products? (How does Getting Real apply to multiple projects ?)
Their response…
There’s no real science behind it. Different people are working on different things all the time. One person usually works on one product at a time. If it’s a bigger update or requires additional expertise then two or three people may pitch in. Sometimes a designer and programmer work together. Other times it may just be a designer and other times just a programmer.
Sometimes some products go untouched for a few months or more. There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s often good to let things just be the way they are for a good while. Then we’ll come back armed with a lot of good longer-term feedback and decide what to work on next.
Well, that all makes makes sense and fits in with their whole approach.
So if there is anything you want to know about Getting Real or 37 signals, now is the time to ask !