C – Cadences: Rhythm is the Pulse of Performance

Agile without rhythm is chaos. In this chapter, Evan dives deep into the critical role of structured communication cadences—daily standups, sprint planning, refinement sessions, demos, and quarterly reviews.

You’ll learn not only what meetings matter, but how to make them work. Through real-world stories (including how one team’s broken standups were costing them velocity and morale), Evan outlines the purpose and best practices for each Agile ritual. He also introduces supporting cadences like architecture syncs, risk reviews, and leadership standups that keep an organization aligned across layers.

Most importantly, Evan shows how to make these meetings lightweight, repeatable, and energizing. With the right cadence structure, teams get faster, not busier.

Consulting takeaway: Evan builds cadence calendars with your leadership teams to create a sustainable rhythm that boosts communication, speed, and team cohesion.