Today I Learned
Why use this template
Encourage knowledge sharing
Make learning part of your team’s daily rhythm by sharing discoveries openly.Build a learning culture
Turn everyday work into opportunities for professional and personal development.Create a knowledge base over time
Collect learnings in Slack threads that become valuable team references.
Questions
- Plain text questionWhat did you learn?Summarize your main takeaway or insight from today’s experience.
- Plain text questionWhich sources, methods, or tools did you use? Use links, references, etc.List any links, references, or techniques that helped your learning.
- Plain text questionIs there something puzzling you?Share any open questions or concepts that still need clarity.
Settings
- Participants
Selected users or an entire channel.
- Trigger
Non-scheduled standup.
- Post reports
Select public or private channels to post reports.
Use cases
Get started with these 3 steps
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FAQs
Why should I use the Today I Learned standup?
The Today I Learned template helps teams capture and share daily learnings, insights, and discoveries. It promotes a culture of continuous learning, encourages knowledge exchange, and helps teammates stay inspired by each other’s progress.
How often should I run the Today I Learned standup?
It works best when run a few times a week or after major projects, experiments, or research sessions. Regular use helps build a repository of shared knowledge that the whole team can benefit from over time.
Can I customize or adjust the Today I Learned standup?
Yes — you can adapt the questions to suit your team’s learning focus. For example, include prompts about new tools, customer insights, or lessons from failed experiments to align it with your company’s goals and workflow.