Long meetings kill productivity by pulling people away from focused work.
A short standup keeps everyone aligned without draining the day.
Five takeaways
Start on time: Begin on time even if someone is missing, so lateness never becomes the norm.
Three questions only: Each person answers three questions only: what they did, what they're doing, and what's blocking them.
No problem-solving: Save problem-solving for after the standup, not during it, so the meeting stays short.
Visible timer: Use a timer that everyone can see to keep the meeting moving and the energy up.
One clear action: End with one clear action per person so everyone knows what happens next.
The bottom line
A good standup is short on purpose. Structure it well and people leave aligned, not exhausted.
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