Cadence

Everything in the company happens in a certain cadence. The cadence is the rhythm of the company, the heartbeat of the organization. It is the regularity and frequency of events, meetings, and interactions that keep the company moving forward.

• Daily: Daily standups.
• Weekly: Weekly project check-ins.
• Monthly: Goal updates, and 1-1s between managers and reports.
• Quarterly: Quarterly planning and goal setting.
• Yearly: Yearly planning and performance reviews for employees.

Daily#

Standups#

Each day, the team gathers for a standup meeting. The standup is a quick meeting where each team member shares what they did yesterday, what they plan to do today, and any blockers they are facing. The standup is a way to keep everyone in the loop, aligned on priorities, and to unblock any issues that might be holding up progress.

To keep the standup efficient:

• Update your tickets and tasks before the standup.
• Keep updates brief and to the point.
• Focus on blockers and issues that need help.
• Schedule follow-up meetings for deeper discussions.
• Don’t be late.

Weekly#

Project Check-ins#

Each week, project champions submit a check-in in Operately. The check-in includes a summary of the project status, progress made, and any blockers or issues that need attention.

The check-in is a way to keep the team updated and raise any issues that need attention. The reviewer of the project is usually the manager or a senior team member who is not directly involved in the project, but can provide guidance and resolve blockers.

Monthly#

Goal Updates#

Each month, goal champions submit an update on the progress of their goals. The update includes a summary of the progress made, any issues or blockers faced, and any changes to the goal or strategy. The goal update adjusts the values of the success metrics and the timeline of the goal if needed.

1-1s#

Each month, managers and reports have a 1-1 meeting. The 1-1 is a time for the manager and report to discuss any issues, blockers, or feedback. The 1-1 is a way to build a relationship between the manager and report, and to provide feedback and guidance on the report’s work and career development.

Quarterly#

Planning and Goal Setting#

Each quarter, we review our goals and set new ones for the next quarter. The quarterly planning is a time to reflect on the progress made, adjust the strategy and goals, and set new goals for the next quarter. The planning session is usually a team meeting where everyone contributes to the discussion and sets the goals for the next quarter.

Yearly#

Planning and Goal Setting#

Each year, we review our goals and set new ones for the next year. The yearly planning is a time to reflect on the progress made, adjust the strategy and goals, and set new goals for the next year. The planning session is usually a team meeting where everyone contributes to the discussion and sets the goals for the next year.

Performance Reviews#

Each year, employees have a performance review with their manager. The performance review is a time to reflect on the employee’s work, provide feedback on their performance, and set goals for the next year. The performance review is a way to recognize the employee’s achievements, provide feedback on areas of improvement, and set goals for the next year.