Daily standup template

Daily standups: quick, focused, and surprisingly effective (when done right). This template is designed to help you streamline your standup meetings and keep your team aligned and accountable – all in under 15 minutes a day.

Whether you're running a tight two-week sprint or just trying to reduce Slack chaos, this tool keeps your updates clear, structured, and action-oriented.

What is a daily standup template?

A daily standup template is a simple framework used to structure your team’s daily check-in meetings. These quick, focused sessions usually cover three main things:

1. What you worked on yesterday
2. What you’re working on today
3. Any blockers in your way

This template takes the guesswork out of facilitation by giving both the meeting lead and attendees a clear format to follow. It also includes a section for project updates and next steps, so you can keep conversations productive and goal-oriented.

Who is it for?

This template is for anyone involved in product delivery, but it's especially helpful for:

• Product managers and product owners who need to keep a pulse on progress without micromanaging
• Scrum masters and agile coaches who facilitate daily standups and want a repeatable structure
• Product ops teams looking to operationalize and scale agile practices across multiple squads
• Cross-functional teams who crave visibility and fewer status update meetings

How to use the template

Here’s how to get rolling:

1. Kick things off with a project overview: Whoever’s running the standup fills in the top section – project name, current phase, any key updates, and next steps.
2. Have each team member fill in their row: The table format lets each attendee quickly jot down what they worked on, what’s next, and any blockers.
3. Discuss blockers and action items: The real value comes from surfacing and unblocking issues fast. Use the “Any blockers?” column to spot trends and offer support.
4. Repeat daily (or at a cadence that suits your team): Whether your standups happen over Zoom, in Slack, or IRL with strong coffee in hand, this template keeps things tidy and transparent.

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Daily standup template

Daily standup template Standup meetings are an integral part of any agile strategy. These short, daily (or weekly) meetings are used to discuss a team’s progress and blockers, such as what they worked on the previous day, what they’re planning on working on that day, and if there are any roadblo…

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