Hey, have you ever felt like daily standup calls are a huge waste of time? I’m not alone, right? I mean, we’re talking about 30 minutes every morning, and most of it is just social hour. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for staying updated on what everyone’s working on and catching up with the team, but couldn’t we just do that in a quick chat or email instead?
I’m a morning person, and my most productive hours are usually between 9 am and 12 pm. But instead of diving into my tasks, I’m stuck on a call, listening to managerial updates and waiting for my turn to share my to-do list. And let’s be real, most of the time, it’s not even about discussing actual project-related stuff. It’s just small talk.
I’m not saying we should ditch the standup call entirely. But maybe, just maybe, we could make it optional for those who want to socialize, and let the rest of us focus on our work. Or, you know, we could just use that time to actually get stuff done.
What do you think? Are daily standup calls a necessary evil, or can we find a better way to stay connected and productive?