Daily Stand-up (Daily Scrum)

Daily Planning, commonly known as Daily Stand-up or Daily Scrum (in the Scrum framework), is the most internal and frequent layer of the agile "planning onion".

It is a short, recurring meeting (usually daily) designed for the development team to synchronize their activities and create a plan for the next 24 hours of work.

It is a key event to maintain alignment, foster communication, quickly identify impediments and adjust the tactical plan to achieve the cycle (or Sprint) goal.

Its brevity and focus make it an essential tool for maintaining momentum and transparency in the team's daily work.

Purpose: Synchronization and Elimination of Blockages

The primary purpose of Daily Planning is not a status report for a manager, but an opportunity for the team to synchronize.

It allows members to share what they are working on, how work is progressing toward the cycle goal, and what they plan to do next. Equally crucial is the early identification of roadblocks or impediments.

By sharing the obstacles each member faces, the team can collaborate to resolve them quickly, preventing work from grinding to a halt. It is a mechanism for daily inspection and adaptation.

Common Format (What I Did, What I Will Do, Roadblocks) and Duration (15 min)

The most popular format, derived from Scrum, consists of each team member briefly answering three key questions:

• What did I do yesterday that helped the team meet the Sprint/Cycle goal?
• What will I do today to help the team meet the Sprint/Cycle goal?
• Do I see any impediments that will prevent me or the team from meeting the Sprint/Cycle goal?

This meeting is strictly timeboxed to 15 minutes, regardless of the size of the team. This brevity forces us to be concise and focused.

It is preferably held at the same time and place each day (ideally in the morning) to create a routine.

Best Practices and Common Mistakes

To maximize the effectiveness of the Daily Stand-up:

1-Good Practice:

• Hold the meeting near the board (Kanban or Scrum board) to visualize the work.
• Focus on the flow of the work and the objective of the cycle, not on reporting individual tasks.
• "Park" lengthy or technical discussions to resolve after the meeting with the necessary people, not the entire team.
• Ensure the participation of the entire development team.

2-Common Mistakes to Avoid:

• Turning it into a status reporting session to a lead or Scrum Mas