Check in

In still more organisations, every meeting starts with a "check in" round. Check-ins are done by the team members taking turns to briefly talk about what is on their minds right now.

During a check-in no topic is irrelevant, even if it has nothing to do with the rest of the organisation. An employee's thoughts and feelings are relevant in understanding the employee's state of mind, which is a necessity to achieve a beneficial working relationship.

The purpose of checking in is to help the team understand each other's current internal state. A check-in gives the team greater opportunity to understand the human context that each person brings to the meeting. This creates a mutual understanding within the team and helps each person to adapt their communication to their personal situation.

In the same way, the employee often feels more present after checking in. A check-in is thus a way of ensuring that everyone is truly present at the meeting.