In 30 seconds
- Fifteen minutes, same time and place, every working day.
- For the Developers, focused on the Sprint Goal.
- Also called the stand-up; the three-question format is optional.
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Purpose
The Daily Scrum is a short planning meeting, not a status report. The Developers look at progress toward the Sprint Goal, spot blockers, and adjust the plan for the next day.
Formats that work
- Three questions: what I did, what I'll do, what's blocking me. Simple, but easy to turn into status reporting.
- Walk the board: go right to left across the board, finishing work before starting new work.
- Goal check: "Are we on track for the Sprint Goal? What would get us there?"
The 2020 Scrum Guide dropped the three questions as a requirement; teams pick what works.
Stand-up vs Daily Scrum
"Stand-up" is the general agile name for a short daily meeting, often held standing to keep it brief. The Daily Scrum is Scrum's version of it, with a fixed 15-minute timebox and a focus on the Sprint Goal.
Myth vs reality
The AI angle
AI can summarize board changes and blockers before the Daily Scrum, so the meeting focuses on planning. Don't replace the conversation with an AI-generated status digest.
FAQ
Does the Scrum Master have to attend?
No. The Scrum Master makes sure it happens; the Developers run it.
Can the Product Owner attend?
Yes, especially if they're working on sprint items, but it shouldn't become a report to them.
Why 15 minutes?
Short enough to happen every day without fatigue; longer conversations happen after.