Daily Standup (Remote-Friendly Version of a Check-In Meeting)
A daily standup is a short team check-in to align on progress, blockers, and priorities.
What Is a Daily Standup?
A daily standup is a recurring meeting where team members briefly share what they did, what they will do next, and any blockers.
Remote-Friendly Standups
- Written async updates in a channel
- Short time-boxed video calls when needed
- Clear template: yesterday, today, blockers
- Avoid long discussions; move details to separate threads
Common Pitfalls
- Turning standups into long status meetings
- Lack of clear ownership on blockers
- Scheduling standups across difficult time zones
Related Terms
Related Guides
- Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings are online gatherings used by remote teams to collaborate in real time.
- Async Work
Async work allows teams to collaborate without needing to be online at the same time.
- Distributed Team
A distributed team works from multiple cities, countries, or continents without a central office.