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2022-04-16

25 Dos and Don’ts of Daily Standup for Remote Teams

25 Dos and Don'ts of Daily Standup for Remote Teams
25 Dos and Don’ts of Daily Standup for Remote Teams
  1. Do set a consistent time for the daily standup meeting.
  2. Ensure all team members know the daily standup schedule and are prepared to attend.
  3. Do use a video conferencing tool to facilitate face-to-face communication.
  4. Keep the meeting to the allotted time, usually around 15-20 minutes.
  5. Use a shared agenda or tool to track progress and keep the meeting focused.
  6. Use the “Three Questions” format (What did you do yesterday? What will you do today? Are there any blockers?)
  7. Encourage team members to speak up and share their progress, challenges, and concerns.
  8. Do encourage team members to be prepared with clear and concise updates.
  9. Do use the daily standup as an opportunity to foster collaboration and teamwork.
  10. Do follow up on action items or blockers discussed during the meeting.
  11. Don’t allow the meeting to become a forum for complaining or negative discussions.
  12. Don’t allow team members to dominate the conversation or talk too long.
  13. Don’t allow the meeting to become a status update rather than a collaborative discussion.
  14. Don’t let the daily standup replace other forms of communication.
  15. Don’t allow attendance to be optional; ensure all team members are present.
  16. Don’t skip the daily standup meeting regularly.
  17. Don’t use the meeting to micromanage team members.
  18. Don’t use the meeting to assign new tasks.
  19. Don’t let the meeting become a time-waster; ensure it’s productive.
  20. Don’t forget to have fun and make the meeting interactive
  21. Don’t neglect to have a plan B in case of technical difficulties.
  22. Don’t neglect to have a backup facilitator if the primary facilitator cannot attend the meeting.
  23. Don’t forget to document the meeting and share the notes with the team.
  24. Don’t neglect to evaluate the effectiveness of the daily standup and make adjustments as needed.
  25. Don’t forget that the daily standup is a tool to help the team, not a chore to be endured.
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