Can You Organise a Weekly Stand-Up Meeting?

12 Feb

Somewhere in your calendar, there’s a recurring meeting that refuses to die. It started as a simple check-in - a chance for team to share updates and stay aligned. How do you break free from the meeting that just won’t end?

There’s only one way to find out if you can make your weekly meeting more effective?

Try a stand-up meeting.
Test it out and see the difference.

Because if your meetings are dragging on, maybe it’s time to stand up, speed up, and get more done.

Benefits of A standing Meeting:

No Chairs = No Chance to Get Too Comfortable – Nobody wants to stand around forever. Discussions stay tight, focused, and efficient.
Less Sitting = More Energy – Sitting too long zaps momentum. Standing keeps people engaged—physically and mentally.
Shorter Meetings = Faster Decisions – Take away the comfy chairs, and suddenly, people get to the point.
Fewer Distractions = More Focus – No inbox-scrolling. No zoning out. No strategising how to grab a second doughnut without judgment.
Built-In Time Limits = No Waffle – No one wants to stand forever. Updates stay short, discussions stay sharp, and everyone gets back to work faster. The bottom line? A stand-up meeting saves time, helps focus, and keeps the discussions moving.

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Join the Challenge

Stand-up meetings aren’t just about standing, they’re about working better. Try it and see if your team are sharper, faster, and more engaged.

Who knows? This could be the start of a whole new meeting culture.

Test it out. If it makes your meetings faster and more effective, consider making it a regular habit.

Organise a Weekly Stand-Up Meeting:

Take one of your regular team meetings and run it as a stand-up. A small change in format can make a big impact—cutting wasted time, increasing focus, and keeping discussions on track.

Here’s how to make it work:

Cap it at 30 minutes - Meetings expand to fill the time given. A shorter timeframe keeps discussions sharp and efficient.
Set the expectation - Let the team know why you’re switching to a stand-up format and how it will improve the meeting.
Define and circulate the agenda - Stick to three to five key points. If it doesn’t drive action, it doesn’t belong in the meeting.
Encourage brief, direct updates - Each team member shares quick progress updates, roadblocks, or key decisions—no rambling.
Minimise distractions - No PowerPoint slides. No off-topic debates. No reliance on snacks to keep people engaged.