Tool
Sprint Cadence Mapper
Plan a two-week sprint cadence across distributed teams, with stand-up times, demo windows, and retro slots that respect every timezone.
What makes this different
Each event is scored independently, because what is good for stand-up (everyone, every day, short) is not what is good for retro (one slot, long, deep discussion). The tool surfaces different optimal times for different events.
How to use it
- Pick the primary team city.
- Add participant cities.
- Set the sprint start (default next Monday).
- Read the suggested cadence: stand-up, planning, demo, retro.
For a distributed team, the sprint cadence is one of the few meetings where everyone really must attend. Most teams pick stand-up at 10:00 in one timezone and accept that half the team hates it. This tool generates a 2-week sprint calendar with stand-up, planning, demo, and retro slots, scored by participant comfort for each event.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the demo have a different optimal time than stand-up?
Demos are typically longer and benefit from morning alertness. Stand-ups are short and can tolerate a wider time spread. The tool picks the time that minimises overall pain for each event type.
What about asynchronous stand-ups?
They are valid and many distributed teams prefer them. This tool assumes you want synchronous meetings; if you do not, set the cadence to "no stand-up" by ignoring the recommendation.
Why a 2-week sprint?
This is the most common cadence. The tool uses 10 working days; if your sprint is shorter or longer, mentally scale the result.