Scrumban Product Management
How to Improve Daily Stand-ups
Enhance your daily stand-ups with these actionable steps for better team collaboration.
Daily stand-up meetings can streamline your team’s workflow or waste valuable time. Here’s how product managers can make the most out of these crucial touchpoints.
#1. Provide Real-Time Status Tools
Equip your team with tools like JIRA or Trello to track progress. These tools let managers check status anytime, reducing the need for lengthy status updates during stand-ups. This keeps meetings focused on collaboration and problem-solving.
#2. Keep Design Discussions Separate
Reserve daily stand-ups for brief updates and schedule separate design meetings to discuss details. This separation maintains the efficiency of stand-ups and ensures they remain short and to the point.
#3. Let Developers Volunteer Answers
Encourage developers to volunteer their updates instead of calling on them. This reduces pressure and fosters honest communication. Team members will focus more on listening and collaborating, improving team dynamics.
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