It means how often and when project deliverables are produces, it can be delivered in different ways.

Below are the types of delivery cadence

  1. Single Delivery
  • Project output is delivered only at the end.
  • Example: In a process reengineering project, nothing is delivered until the new process is fully ready.
  1. Multiple Deliveries
  • Different parts of the project are delivered at different stages.
  • Example: In drug development, different trial results (Phase 1, 2, 3) are shared step-by-step before the final product launch.
  1. Periodic Delivery
  • Periodic Delivery means delivering outputs at regular, scheduled intervals during the project like weekly, monthly, or quarterly regardless of the project phase.
  • It follows fixed time-based schedule, it is useful in agile projects and helps in gathering feedback, it keeps stakeholders engaged and informed.
  • Example: A team building a mobile app may release updates every two weeks (sprints), each with new features or bug fixes.