Define: "Stand-up" in Business
High risk of unnecessary meetings
"15 minutes of people pretending they worked yesterday. Say 'No blockers' and tune out."
A short, daily meeting where team members discuss progress and blockers.
What does "Stand-up" actually mean?
"A 15-minute meeting that somehow takes 45 minutes because someone won't stop talking about their cat."
"Please be prepared to share your current blockers during tomorrow morning's stand-up."
"During today's 45-minute stand-up, Dave spent twenty minutes explaining his dog's dietary issues while the production database silently corrupted."
By The Chief Waste Officer
18 years in the corporate trenches quantifying waste so you don't have to.
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