Daily standups can feel routine, but for product managers, they’re one of the best tools for uncovering gaps in understanding, coordination, and delivery.
In this episode of How I PM, John Kreese, Senior Director of Product Management at Zip Co, explains how to make standups meaningful and use them to strengthen team alignment.
John’s 3-Step Approach
- Don’t Run It Yourself
Let someone else facilitate so you can listen deeply and notice issues others miss. - Be Fully Present
Phones down, Slack closed. Stay close to every part of the project by listening to everyone else. - Rekindle Your Inner Student
Take notes, record key takeaways, and follow up on anything that sounds off track.
“Daily standups are your small window of time every day where you can identify and fill the gaps that exist on your projects and teams.” – John Kreese
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