And some of it is not as timely as it could've been, because it was held back for the standup.

> Here is my attempt to improve such update:

> > Yesterday, I fixed a sidebar flickering bug.

> > Please review my PR soon as it is annoying for customers.

> > I started a video player story that we discussed at the last refinement.

> > Since it’s my first time working with the player module, I’d appreciate pairing up or any tips from someone familiar with it.

> > Today, my focus is on wiring up the play/pause functionality. Happy to sync after stand-up if anyone’s available.

What are you up to today? Any blockers? What do you need help with?

• Status (good and bad — things done and left undone)

• Plans (incl. contingency plans)

• Uncertainties (untested assumptions, upsides/downsides, etc.)

• Reports? (e.g., document any agreements reached)

And the social pressure against saying “I didn’t do much” is tremendous, and it’s hard for anyone who cannot completely abandon worrying about what others may think of them to admit that, even if they have a reason to do so.

An actual progress report meeting 1-2 times a week is so much better.

A cornerstone of micro-management, at best.

Daily stand-ups can work when there is no manager present and it's just the people working on what they need to get done.