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Async standups: Pros, cons, do they make sense for you?
- Daily standups have been a core element of software development but come at a cost of time, leading to an exploration of asynchronous standups as an alternative.
- Asynchronous standups involve written updates on a dedicated channel instead of daily meetings, resulting in boosted productivity and relevant updates.
- Benefits of asynchronous standups include improved productivity, concise updates, and fewer meetings, but challenges like updates becoming noise and decreased team morale arose over time.
- A middle ground approach with daily meetings on specific days and async updates on others helped solve some challenges but highlighted the importance of human interaction and team morale.
- The experiment showed that while asynchronous updates may work for some teams, the lack of daily synchronous touchpoints can impact morale, leading to a preference for fewer standups overall.
- Asynchronous communication is considered more efficient, but excessive async communication may be overwhelming, necessitating a balance between async updates and synchronous interactions based on team dynamics and context.
- The decision on whether async standups make sense depends on the team's collaboration needs, with a suggestion that they may be more suitable for teams that don't work closely but need regular updates.
- In conclusion, the effectiveness of async standups varies based on the team's context, and trying it out can provide insights into team dynamics and communication preferences.
- Experimenting with different meeting approaches can lead to finding the optimal balance between async and synchronous communication methods for improved team efficiency and morale.
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