In 2016, LinkedIn published an article entitled “5 Psychological Benefits by Daily Stand Up Meetings!”. According to the article, the following are the psychological benefits that can be acquired from standing meetings.
- It gives positive energy and keeps the body more active
- It can be a time saver
- A face to face communication can give more impact on the conversation
- It brings transparency
- It creates a stronger bonding among teammates
On the other hand, another article, “7 Rules for Effective Stand-Up Meetings” stated the seven rules for effective stand-up meetings. They are as follow:
#1 Keep the meeting short and sweet
#2 Create and establish a specific goal
#3 Only meet when needed
#4 Create a good relationship with your remote employees
#5 Don’t disregard or skip follow-up
#6 Give a chance for everyone to talk and share their insights
#7 Create an organized structure for the meeting
Helpful Tips About Standing Meeting
There are many benefits of holding a meeting while everyone remains to stand and using a standing desk to accommodate quick presentations and project proposals.
#1 Conduct short and meaningful meetings.
#2 Encourage brief announcements.
#3 Encourage announcements that are related to services.
#4 Don’t worry if there are not always substantive announcements.
#5 Use the meetings to recognize special events.
#6 Hold the meeting regardless of who can attend.
#7 Schedule the meeting at the beginning of the day.
Check the infographic below for more of the tips.