Daily Stand-Up

Why?

  • Synchronise the Feature Team.
  • Plan the work for the current day (alignment meeting not a progress meeting).
  • Align the feature team on what is being worked on in order to ensure duplication of effort is avoided and knowledge is shared / sworming is done if needed.
  • Answer the following questions:
  • What did you do yesterday?
  • What will you do today?
  • Are there any impediments in your way?

When?

  • Daily at the same time and place.
  • 15 minutes maximum duration.

Who?

  • Team Lead – Facilitates
  • Product Owner (optional)
  • Project Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Developer
  • Tester

Inputs:

  • Iteration product backlog
  • Physical board

Outputs:

  • Updated iteration backlog
  • Insight into who is doing what.
  • Impediments faced by the feature team.

Business Analyst Involvement:

Answer the following questions to ensure alignment:

  • What have I done yesterday?
  • What am I doing today?
  • What impediments are in my way?