The Daily Standup is a brief, focused meeting where team members share updates on their work progress, plans for the day, and any roadblocks they're facing. This agile practice promotes transparency, accountability, and collaboration within the team.
During the standup, each person answers three key questions: What did you accomplish yesterday? What will you work on today? Are there any blockers or impediments? The standup should be timeboxed to 15 minutes or less, with participants standing to encourage brevity.
By conducting these quick check-ins daily, teams can identify potential issues early, adapt their plans accordingly, and maintain a shared understanding of the project's status. The Daily Standup is a core agile ceremony that helps teams stay aligned, remove obstacles, and continuously improve their workflow.
What is The Daily Standup
Yesterday's Progress
What did you accomplish yesterday?
Encourage team members to be specific and focus on completed tasks or milestones.
Today's Plan
What will you work on today?
Remind participants to set realistic and achievable goals for the day.
Blockers or Impediments
Are there any blockers or impediments?
Encourage team members to raise any issues or dependencies that may hinder their progress.
Open Discussion
Any other updates, questions, or concerns?
Leave some time for open discussion and collaboration among team members.
Suggested Icebreaker Questions
- If you could have any superpower for a day, what would it be and why?
- What's the most interesting or unusual fact you've learned recently?
Ideas and Tips for Your Retrospective Meeting
- Keep the standup timeboxed to 15 minutes or less to maintain focus and brevity.
- Encourage team members to be concise and avoid going into too much detail or getting sidetracked.
- Rotate the order in which team members share their updates to ensure equal participation.
- Address any blockers or impediments immediately after the standup, either by assigning action items or scheduling follow-up discussions.
- Use a physical or virtual board to track progress, blockers, and any action items arising from the standup.
- Consider having the standup at the same time and location each day to establish a consistent routine.
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