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Daily Standup Guide

A 15-minute daily sync to align the team, track progress towards the sprint goal, and identify blockers.

The 3 Questions

1. Yesterday

What did I accomplish yesterday that contributed to the Sprint Goal?

2. Today

What do I plan to do today to contribute to the Sprint Goal?

3. Blockers

Is there anything blocking me or the team from meeting the Sprint Goal?

Best Practices

  • Stand Up: Literally standing up keeps the meeting short and focused.
  • Walk the Board: Instead of just talking, look at your task board (Kanban/Jira) and update statuses in real-time.
  • Parking Lot: If a discussion goes too deep or involves only two people, say "Let's take this offline" or "Park it" for after the meeting.

It's not a status report for the manager. It's a planning meeting for the team. Talk to your teammates, not just the boss.