All-Hands
A meeting or update intended for everyone in an organization or a defined large group.
Plain English
A company-wide forum for shared context questions and major updates.
In context
All-hands sessions commonly cover strategy progress changes recognition and open questions while detailed team execution stays elsewhere.
Example
“The founders will explain the new company priorities at the monthly all-hands.”
When you'll hear this
- company updates
- strategy communication
- organizational change
Common misunderstanding
An all-hands should not replace smaller forums needed for candid discussion or detailed decisions.
Also known as
all handstown hall
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Updated: 2026-08-27
