Sync — A sync is a meeting held to align participants on status, priorities, or next steps.

In plain English

A sync is a meeting to make sure everyone is on the same page.

In theory: alignment.
In practice: status updates out loud.

What they actually mean

Syncs exist because information doesn’t flow naturally.

If you need a sync every week, something upstream is broken.
If you need a sync every day, nothing is owned clearly.

A sync without decisions is just a meeting-shaped chat.

Example

Does it actually matter?

Sometimes.
✅ Good syncs prevent misunderstandings.

⚠️ Too many syncs are a sign that work isn’t structured to move on its own.