What is one way to manage the timebox for effective Team Syncs?

In SAFe®, the Team Sync (Daily Stand-up) is a short, timeboxed event (typically 15 minutes) designed to synchronize activities, discuss progress toward iteration goals, and identify impediments. To maintain effectiveness and respect the timebox, teams must avoid deep dives during the sync.

When an issue requires more discussion than the timebox allows, the Scrum Master (or Team Coach) should encourage participants to move the detailed conversation to a “meet-after.” This ensures that the Team Sync remains focused on quick status alignment while allowing deeper problem-solving immediately afterward without disrupting the cadence.

From SAFe guidance:

“Team members discuss progress and impediments briefly during the Team Sync. If a topic requires further discussion, they schedule a meet-after to maintain the timebox.”

This practice preserves flow, promotes discipline, and ensures everyone’s time is used effectively. Therefore, the correct answer is A. When conversation about any one issue gets too detailed, move the issue to a meet-after that is held right after the Team Sync.