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cadence

What does cadence mean?

The set pattern or frequency at which something recurs, like meetings or releases.

"Let's set a weekly cadence for the status call."

Origin

From music/marching (rhythm); adopted into agile and ops.

Frequently asked questions

What does cadence mean at work?
It's the set rhythm or frequency at which something recurs, such as meetings or releases.
How do you use cadence in a sentence?
For example: 'Let's set a weekly cadence for the status call.'
Where does the corporate use of cadence come from?
It comes from music and marching (rhythm) and was adopted into agile and operations jargon.
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