Tag: Agile Software

Yes, You Can Train in 10 Minutes!

By Heather Hunt Mar 19, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 19, 2013

All across the business world, long, meandering meetings are the most universally disparaged part of the day. However, some organizations have found success in beating the endless meeting … with mini-meetings they call “10-minute stand-ups.” Yesterday, we went over how the Washington State Department of Personnel (DOP), the Ritz Carlton Hotel, and Agile Software use […]

Can You Really Train in 10 Minutes?

By Heather Hunt Mar 18, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 18, 2013

What do the Washington State Department of Personnel (DOP), Agile Software, and the Ritz Carlton Hotels have in common? All use the “10-Minute Stand-Up”—a no-chairs-allowed daily meeting to beat the endless meeting syndrome. Washington State DOP At the Washington State DOP, the meetings take time—but not much—to: Recap the previous day’s results. Review plans for […]