Cadence / Rhythm

In agile approaches, cadence sets the rhythm for our work. It is like a heartbeat, ensuring that activities or events happen in a steady and predictable flow to help teams stay focused and aligned and makes sure to gather feedback and reflect on how to become better. This is done with events like daily scrums , reviews or retrospectives. It's this structure that supports a smooth and coordinated effort, ensuring everyone moves together towards common goals.

One of the core principles of the Agile Manifesto highlights the importance of shorter timeframes for inspection and adaptation, emphasizing that frequent reflection on how to become more effective is essential.

In agile, the focus on learning is crucial. Cadence isn't just about maintaining a schedule; it's about creating regular opportunities for the team to reflect, learn, and grow together. By embracing shorter cycles of inspection and adaptation, Agile teams can continuously improve their processes, enhance collaboration, and increase the value they deliver.

In Scrum, the Sprint itself establishes a cadence through its defined sprint length. Within that Sprint, each Scrum Event is scheduled to occur at consistent intervals, ensuring they take place at the same point in each Sprint cycle.