The Visual Agile Coach From Chaos to Calm Template

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The Visual Agile Coach observed that 20% of the team’s work takes 80% of the time because it is chaotic (unknown, new, urgent, a surprise).

The Visual Agile Coach uses the 80:20 rule to fashion an environment that is 80% calm to create the capacity to deal with the inevitable 20% chaos.

Warning: Chaos is just a fact of life – it is not going away anytime soon. Chaos is inevitable, but the 80/20 Rule helps create space for calm, focus, and higher performance.

When to use it

The team is exhausted, firefighting is their BAU
As part of continuous improvement practices
A review of ways of working for better ways of working

Visual Agile Coaching Tips

Allocate work to an 80% capacity to create a 20% buffer for the inevitable chaos.
Automate or streamline repetitive tasks.
Create response plans for emergencies.
Design a calm work environment (quiet spaces, natural lighting).

This tool and many more are available in The Visual Agile Coach Playbook, available from online bookshops and at Amazon.

The Visual Agile Coach

Co Founders@The Visual Agile Coach

We think visuals improve the world (of work). We are creative visual thinkers, communicators and coaches specializing in change and Agile ways of working - and co authors of the Visual Agile Coach Playbook. As the Visual Agile Coach we help leverage the power of visuals for improved communication, engagement and delivery of value. Our experience in Agile roles - combined with our creative and artistic qualities has allowed us to develop new ways to raise engagement and have fun at work!