Mastering Agility #131 Drawn to Agility: Creating Clarity with Every Line with Olina Glindevi and Ben Walder
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May 14, 2025 Join Ben Walder and Olina Glindevi, co-authors of The Visual Agile Coach Playbook, as they dive into the fascinating world of visual communication in Agile. They discuss the challenges of balancing day jobs while writing, the creative friction that fueled their collaboration, and the vital role of trust and feedback in teamwork. Discover how visuals can enhance clarity and engagement within teams. Plus, get a sneak peek into their upcoming project on the future of work that promises to redefine collaboration and creativity!
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Writing Amid Chaos Story
- Olina and Ben co-wrote the Visual Agile Coach Playbook while balancing full-time jobs and family life.
- The process was intense and challenging, often making them want to give up.
Trust Fuels Collaboration
- They found success by dividing tasks based on strengths: Ben handled writing, Olina handled visuals.
- Trust in each other's expertise was crucial to completing the book.
Embrace Agile in Agile Work
- To work agile on an agile book, they embraced flexibility over rigid planning.
- Ben shifted from fixed ideas to allowing creative freedom, which was key to completion.