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I think you're both right...A daily standup is absolutely a sign of "distrust", but I put it in quotes because it isn't as negative as usual distrust is, but I think technically that's an appropriate word. Its a level of distrust which is natural, in the same way that you ask people for things you want from them, rather than just "trusting" that they'll know. Sure, they might, but it makes it much easier on everyone when a communication is made. A daily standup is just a central time and place to communicate so that the real meaningful form of trust doesn't get damaged because of a lack of communication/miscommunication.