What would be a standard way for anyone outside an agile team to get the status of the work?

He/She can refer the physical/digital kanban board ,which is maintained by the team.

Explanation:

An internet based Kanban board is a network-based Kanban software that helps you to manage tasks and projects through a virtual Kanban board, using colorfully sticky notes. This allows you to monitor, track and automate workflow with your own computer screen and interact in real-time with many other team members.

Kanban boards clearly depict research at different stages with cards representing work objects and columns to represent any stage of the process. Cards are switched from left to right to show improvement and to better coordinate the work teams.

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