Team members arrive, reorient themselves to the conference table, and consume copious amounts of coffee. It's a miracle anyone functions at this hour.
Project lead provides a brief, 10-minute summary of the project's purpose, goals, and expected outcomes. Team members nod enthusiastically, pretend to understand.
Team members introduce themselves, their roles, and their expectations. The project lead attempts to keep the introductions on track, with varying degrees of success.
Team takes a 15-minute break to recharge, refuel, and contemplate the impending doom that is the project timeline.