In this episode of Agency Journey, Gray and Kuba discuss the pros and cons of daily standup meetings and explore alternative approaches for remote teams. They break down why many companies still rely on standups and offer strategies to instead build trust, maintain momentum, and improve planning asynchronously.
Episode Insights:
💡 Daily standups are often a crutch for poor planning or lack of clear expectations
💡 Trust is built when expectations are consistently met over time
💡 Asynchronous tools like ClickUp can replace many standup functions if used properly
💡 Celebrating wins and progress is crucial for remote team momentum
💡 Consider if standups are truly necessary or if they've become an inefficient habit
💡 Clear communication and transparency about expectations are key in building trust
💡 Journaling and self-reflection can help identify areas for improvement in team processes
Resources Mentioned:
🌐 ZenPilot: https://www.zenpilot.com/?utm_campaign=agency-journey-ep-297-gray-daily-standups-anti-pattern
🌐 Gray’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graymackenzie/
⚒️ ClickUp: https://www.clickup.com/?utm_campaign=agency-journey-ep-297-gray-daily-standups-anti-pattern
⚒️ 15Five: https://www.15five.com/?utm_campaign=agency-journey-ep-297-gray-daily-standups-anti-pattern
⚒️ HubStaff
⚒️ Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS): https://www.eosworldwide.com//?utm_campaign=agency-journey-ep-297-gray-daily-standups-anti-pattern
📦 ZenPilot’s Agency Client Health Tracker: https://www.zenpilot.com/agency-client-health-tracker/?utm_campaign=agency-journey-ep-297-gray-daily-standups-anti-pattern
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