Team update terms, defined

Plain definitions of the meetings and reports teams use to stay in sync, with templates you can use straight away.

What is a standup meeting?

A standup meeting is a short daily check-in, usually 15 minutes, where a team shares progress, plans and blockers. How it works, who attends, and the async version.

What is a status report?

A status report is a short, regular update on where a project or team stands against plan: progress, risks, and decisions needed. What goes in one, the main types, and RAG status.