Standups & Team Syncs
Lead engaging standups and syncs that keep teams aligned and energized.
Standups & Team Syncs
Lead engaging standups and syncs that keep teams aligned and energized.
Encouraging a Quiet Team Member to Participate
You’re running standup today. Everyone’s updating, and it’s Emily’s turn. She starts with a very brief, mumbled response.
Redirecting Side Chatter and Re-Engaging the Group
You're facilitating today. Energy is casual — maybe too casual. You want to bring the group back to clarity and contribution without becoming overly serious.
Rebuilding Team Engagement After Standups Have Gone Stale
It’s Monday. Everyone’s here, but no one’s *present*. You want to create a turning point — one that makes standup feel useful again.
Running a Simple Standup for a Friendly Team
It’s your turn to run standup. You’re aiming to keep it on track while helping everyone share something useful without over-policing.
Refocusing a Scattered Standup With Tangents
Mid-sprint. Everyone has something to say, but the updates are long and unfocused. You’re here to keep things crisp and inclusive.
Turning Around a Low-Energy, Disengaged Standup
It’s mid-project. You’ve been asked to help improve the tone and structure of standup. Everyone is capable, but no one’s really leading it.
Helping a Junior Teammate Open Up About Being Stuck
During standup, Jess says she’s 'making progress' but hasn’t pushed any commits in two days. You’re stepping in as facilitator.
Encouraging a Peer to Name a Pattern of Hidden Blockers
It’s Wednesday, and Carlos has said 'no blockers' all week — but progress is unclear. You’re facilitating standup and want to nudge gently.
Addressing a Senior Teammate Who Minimizes Team-Wide Blockers
You’re running standup. Nikhil gives a vague 'still looking into it' update on a dependency that’s delaying another engineer. You want to address this directly but constructively.