cadence

The consistent, repeating pace of work activities and events that continues across the entire project.

Key Points

  • Establishes predictable intervals for planning, review, and delivery.
  • Synchronizes teams and stakeholders on when work happens and value is demonstrated.
  • Enables forecasting, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Can be timeboxed (e.g., 1- to 4-week iterations) or aligned to regular events.

Example

An agile team operates on a two-week sprint cadence: sprint planning on day 1, daily stand-ups each morning, a sprint review on the last afternoon, and a retrospective right after. That predictable rhythm guides delivery throughout the project.

PMP Example Question

In an agile project, the team follows a two-week cycle with recurring planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. What does this regular pattern primarily represent?

  1. The project's critical path
  2. The consistent schedule of recurring activities that guide delivery
  3. The backlog prioritization method
  4. The resource leveling technique

Correct Answer: B - cadence

Explanation: Cadence is the regular rhythm of activities that repeats across the project and structures how and when work is performed and inspected.

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