Meeting

The practice of gathering team members to discuss project progress, address issues, and make decisions.

Also Known As

Daily Stand-ups (in Scrum)
Retrospectives (in Scrum)
Sprint Planning
Stand-up Meeting
Status Meeting
Team Meeting

Addresses / Mitigates

Communication Risk: Facilitates clear and direct communication among team members.
Coordination Risk: Ensures everyone is on the same page regarding project goals and progress.

Attendant Risks

Schedule Risk: Can consume a significant amount of time if not managed effectively.
Coordination Risk: Meetings usually happen at a particular time so involve coordinating schedules.
Process Risk: Decisions may be delayed if consensus is not reached during the meeting.

Used By

Scrum: Scrum uses various face-to-face meetings.

Description

"A meeting is an assembly of people for a particular purpose, especially for formal discussion." - Meeting, Wikipedia

Meetings are useful for team collaboration and communication. Regular meetings help in maintaining transparency and keeping everyone informed about the project's status and any changes.

Variations

Meeting Type	Description	Reference
Stand-up Meeting	Brief daily meeting where team members share progress and blockers.	Stand-up Meeting, Wikipedia
Sprint Planning	Meeting to plan work for an upcoming sprint or iteration.	Scrum, Wikipedia
One-on-One	Regular meeting between a manager and team member for feedback and support.	One-on-One Meeting, Wikipedia