Group Meetings

Group meetings are structured gatherings where team members collaborate to discuss progress, solve problems, make decisions, and align on goals. They are a fundamental practice in software development for fostering communication, coordination, and team cohesion. Common types include daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and code reviews.

Also known as: Team Meetings, Stand-ups, Scrum Meetings, Collaborative Sessions, Sync-ups

Why learn Group Meetings?

Developers should learn and use group meetings to improve team efficiency, reduce misunderstandings, and ensure project alignment, especially in agile or collaborative environments. They are essential for distributed teams to maintain visibility, for complex projects requiring frequent coordination, and for fostering a culture of continuous improvement through feedback loops.

Learning Resources

• docs: Atlassian Guide to Effective Meetings
• docs: Scrum.org Scrum Guide
• course: Coursera Course: Agile Meets Design Thinking
• video: YouTube: How to Run Effective Team Meetings