Standup Order & Timer

Randomize the speaking order, keep each update concise, and move through the whole team without losing track.

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Seconds per person

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Complete tool guide

How to run a focused daily Standup with a timer

The Standup Order & Timer creates a random speaking order and gives each team member the same visible timebox. It helps distributed and in-person teams keep daily updates concise while ensuring everyone gets a turn.

The timer supports pause, resume, overtime, and next-person controls. Use the timebox to encourage focus, not to cut off important blockers that should be captured for follow-up.

Why use this tool?

Creates a fresh speaking order without facilitator bias.
Shows the current and next speaker clearly.
Provides an equal, configurable timebox for every participant.

Common use cases

Running daily Scrum or engineering standups.
Timeboxing round-robin check-ins and retrospectives.
Facilitating remote status updates or classroom rounds.

How to use it

1
Enter every participant and choose seconds per person.
2
Select Start standup to shuffle the speaking order.
3
Pause or resume when needed, and select Next person after each update.
4
Capture blockers for follow-up and continue until the completion screen appears.

Choosing the timebox

Set enough time for a useful update without turning the standup into problem-solving. Sixty to ninety seconds per person is a practical starting point, then adapt to team size and purpose.

When time reaches zero

The timer stops at zero. Resume changes the button to Overtime, allowing the same speaker to continue when the group deliberately accepts extra time.

Standup purpose

A standup should help the team coordinate toward its goal. Detailed design discussions and issue resolution are usually more effective in a smaller follow-up conversation.

Practical tips for better results

Keep updates relevant to shared progress and blockers.
Park deep discussions and name the people who need to continue them.
Adjust the timebox for team size instead of rushing a large group.
Use the shuffled order as a prompt, not a measure of individual performance.

Frequently asked questions

How long should each person speak in a daily standup?

A starting timebox of 60 to 90 seconds often keeps updates focused, but the right value depends on team size, context, and the purpose of the session.

What happens when the standup timer reaches zero?

The countdown stops. You can move to the next participant or select Overtime to continue intentionally.

Does the speaking order change each time?

Yes. Starting or restarting the session creates a fresh random order from the current participant list.

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