There should trust between team members and entire team. To establish such sense of trust we need to act towards it. Something to act in Standup's - Focus on work done and not by whom - Try to find out possible blocker and highlight them to stakeholders - Shield team from getting push from managment about deadline (Agile is not about deadline but its more about progress, learn , enhance and repeat) - Enjoy your small wins at the end of sprints - Make sure in each sprint you give space to learn and enhance your skills

We need to understand “why” behind this question. Has he/she completed the assigned work on time? Are they introverted? Is there an attitude problem? Or are there other issues? Talk to the team member. Gain their trust and ask them to share their issues with you, ensure confidentiality. Take steps according to the situation. If there is a genuine constraint, they can share progress separately at the end of the day for some time. Gradually, encourage the team member to share progress in team chats on MS Teams or Slack. Eventually, they can join stand-ups regularly and speak up. For long term, make expectations clear. Offer help and organize knowledge sharing sessions. Motivate them and acknowledge their efforts to keep morale high.

Address the root cause first. Maybe they’re afraid of judgement, unclear expectations, or feeling overwhelmed. Have a private, empathetic chat to understand their concerns & tailor support. For quick wins, try informal “work-along” sessions—working silently but sharing updates easily, less intimidating than formal stand-ups. Buddy check-ins also help hesitant folks feel supported. Focus on progress, not blame, and celebrate accomplishments. Long-term, invest in psychological safety. At Galvia Digital, we “fail fast”—mistakes are learning opportunities. We love open days at hackerspaces to boost skill development. Cross-training builds empathy, and if writing updates is easier, embrace it. Leaders must model openness and own mistakes.

To encourage collaboration, I’d start by creating a safe space, reassuring the team member that sharing progress, including blockers, is about supporting each other and not about criticism. I’d explain the value of open communication in Agile—it helps us align, solve issues faster, and reach our goals effectively. If they feel hesitant, a one-on-one chat could help uncover any concerns. I’d also encourage them to share progress in small increments, reducing pressure. Recognizing their efforts when they share can build confidence, making it easier for them to collaborate openly over time.

- In my field, I’ve consistently found that open communication is essential to Agile success. - A core principle I uphold is that trust fosters transparency and motivates team members to share updates. - A strategic approach that yields positive outcomes is using daily stand-ups to create a safe space for sharing. - My expertise has shown time and again that addressing reluctance early strengthens collaboration.