The daily standup (or daily scrum) provides a quick synchronization point for the team. In its classic format, each team member answers three questions: what they completed yesterday, what they plan to do today, and what obstacles are in their way. Effective standups stay focused and timeboxed, typically 15 minutes or less, creating urgency that keeps discussions relevant. The meeting works best when held at the same time and place each day, creating a predictable rhythm that starts everyone's workday.

Common problems include status reports directed at the manager rather than the team, detailed technical discussions that exclude others, or letting the meeting become a passive update rather than an active coordination opportunity. When these patterns appear, the scrum master or team lead should redirect toward the intended purpose. The real value of standups comes from the team's self-organization. Members identify ways to help each other, redistribute work when needed, and solve problems together. For product and design professionals, standups offer visibility into development progress and chances to clarify requirements or provide timely input.