Stand Ups Overview Video
Getting Started with Stand Ups
Stand Ups in Wave help your team stay aligned, focused, and connected every day. They are a quick and powerful habit that keeps everyone aware of what is happening, what needs attention, and where progress is being made.
A Stand Up is not a long meeting or a status report. It is a short check-in designed to create clarity and remove roadblocks before they slow down your team. By making Stand Ups part of your daily rhythm, you build a culture of transparency, accountability, and momentum.
Wave makes it easy to run Stand Ups asynchronously or live, depending on your team’s needs. The goal is simple: keep communication clear and progress visible without wasting time.
How Stand Ups Work
Each Stand Up in Wave follows a simple structure that helps every team member stay aligned. Team members answer three key questions:
Did you complete your goals yesterday?
What am I focused on today?
Is there anything blocking my progress?
Responses are collected and visible to everyone on the team. You can quickly see what people are working on, where they might need help, and how the team is progressing toward its goals.
Stand Ups are also integrated with other parts of Wave. Updates can reference Rocks, Projects, or Lists, making it easy to connect daily activities to bigger objectives. You can review Stand Up results during Meetings or use them to track weekly progress in Pulse.
Best Practices for Running Stand Ups
To get the most value from Stand Ups, follow these best practices:
Keep it short. Aim for five to ten minutes. Stand Ups should be quick and efficient.
Stay consistent. Run Stand Ups daily or on a set schedule to keep momentum strong.
Focus on alignment. Avoid problem-solving during Stand Ups. Save deeper discussions for Meetings or Lists.
Encourage honesty. Create an environment where blockers and challenges can be shared openly.
Review the data. Use Stand Up insights to identify patterns, bottlenecks, or recurring issues.
Why Stand Ups Matter
Stand Ups are one of the simplest and most effective habits a team can adopt. They keep everyone connected, aligned, and aware of what is happening day to day.
When your team communicates clearly, progress becomes measurable, and problems get solved faster. Stand Ups in Wave help you maintain that rhythm effortlessly.
Start running Stand Ups today to improve communication, increase accountability, and keep your team moving in sync.