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0 pointsreinhardt12y ago0 comments

The problem to correct itself is all this bullshit TPS reporting hidden behind fancy new buzzwords and "methodologies".

My rule is: if something affects my work, put it in my TODO list. If I am a Devops engineer, reading emails or standing up in a circle (jerk) pretending to listen carefully and understand what designer X, mobile developer Y and product manager Z did the day before or plan to do today is a waste of my time and theirs.

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ratherbefuddled12y ago

Why are you in a stand up with people whose work doesn't affect yours? That's fundamentally not right. I think you're ascribing problems to daily standups that are more to do with your specific organisation.

anthonyb12y ago

No it's not. Because frequently, the things which are blocking you could be easily fixed by them changing something simple in their workflow, and vice versa.

Even just a heads up that something important is coming down the line can save you hours or days of work "Oh, I thought you were cc'ed in on that email..."

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