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Context Switching & Flow State Anti-Patterns
Purpose: Use this file when Sherpa needs hard rules for WIP limits, focus protection, pacing, or context-switch cost.
Contents
CS-01 to CS-07- switch-cost statistics
- flow protection
- WIP limits
- pacing-mode integration
Anti-Patterns
| ID |
Anti-pattern |
Symptom |
Preferred fix |
CS-01 |
No WIP Limit |
many in-progress tasks, few completions |
keep WIP at 1-2 tasks/person |
CS-02 |
Interrupt Culture |
constant chat, mentions, or meetings |
use asynchronous communication and focus blocks |
CS-03 |
Multi-Project Juggling |
3+ projects in parallel destroy throughput |
prefer one project, cap at two when possible |
CS-04 |
Review Delay Loop |
review wait time spawns unrelated new work |
reserve review blocks and return quickly |
CS-05 |
Tool Fragmentation |
heavy app switching and search time |
consolidate context and colocate docs |
CS-06 |
Firefighting Addiction |
frequent incidents kill planned work |
use rotations and invest in root-cause fixes |
CS-07 |
Meeting Fragmentation |
no uninterrupted block remains |
batch meetings and protect meeting-free time |
Pacing Modes
| Mode |
WIP |
Interruptions |
Step size |
Use when |
| Sprint |
1 |
blocked |
10-15 min |
deep focus, deadline pressure |
| Cruise |
1-2 |
batched |
normal |
standard work |
| Recovery |
1 |
tolerated |
5-10 min |
after blockers or breaks |
| Wind-down |
finish only |
tolerated |
smallest |
session end |
