Päivittäispalaverit

Päivittäispalaverit, often translated as daily stand-up meetings or daily scrums, are short, regular meetings held by teams to synchronize activities and create a plan for the next 24 hours. The primary goal is to improve communication, identify impediments, and foster a sense of team cohesion.

These meetings typically occur at the same time and place each workday to establish a consistent routine. Their brevity is a key characteristic, usually lasting no more than 15 minutes. This time constraint encourages participants to be concise and focused.

During a päivittäispalaveri, each team member commonly answers three questions: What did I accomplish yesterday? What will I work on today? Are there any impediments blocking my progress? This structure ensures everyone is aware of ongoing tasks, upcoming work, and any challenges that require attention or assistance from others.

The benefits of daily stand-ups include increased transparency, faster problem-solving, early detection of issues, and improved team collaboration. They help ensure that the team is working efficiently towards its goals and that no individual is working in isolation. While originating in agile software development methodologies, the practice has been adopted by various types of teams across different industries. The effectiveness of daily stand-ups relies on active participation, honesty, and a commitment to addressing the identified impediments.