Unquestionably. Just yesterday I was asked a quick question about something we are working on. I made the mistake of saying that it could be a problem, but I would have to confirm since I did not have the needed information in my head at the time. Once I was able confirm, there was no problem, but that lead to wasting an hour later in the day to explain why it might have been a problem and why it isn't actually a problem.
In asynchronous mode, I would have taken the five minutes before replying to perform that confirmation step and all would have been right with the world. I would have been far more happy that my time wasn't wasted and far more productive in the end. Not to mention that there would be written record of the answer, which is always useful later when the same question arises. So much valuable information is lost in the traditional standup. It is heartbreaking.
I know, it is ultimately my failing that I don't have the full knowledge of the universe stored in memory at all times and often say the wrong things when put on the spot, but then again, a well structured team is designed around the failings of people rather than trying to shoehorn failing people into a fixed structure.
In asynchronous mode, I would have taken the five minutes before replying to perform that confirmation step and all would have been right with the world. I would have been far more happy that my time wasn't wasted and far more productive in the end. Not to mention that there would be written record of the answer, which is always useful later when the same question arises. So much valuable information is lost in the traditional standup. It is heartbreaking.
I know, it is ultimately my failing that I don't have the full knowledge of the universe stored in memory at all times and often say the wrong things when put on the spot, but then again, a well structured team is designed around the failings of people rather than trying to shoehorn failing people into a fixed structure.