The problem with the meetings PG is talking about is they tend to be in the middle of productive blocks and they are long. The idea of an Agile standup is usua

The problem with the meetings PG is talking about is they tend to be in the middle of productive blocks and they are long. The idea of an Agile standup is usually it is right at the start of the day, when people are still drinking their coffee and waking up, and they are short (the standing is deliberately to keep it short and to the point). Sure, you might have a 10 minute standup at the start of the day, but that's only 10 minutes off the beginning of your 3-hour productive chunk. They can also help you get into the flow by getting you thinking about work.