This document provides guidance on conducting effective huddles using visual management tools. It discusses: 1) The purpose of huddles is to allow effective communication throughout a department and engage staff while reducing lengthy meetings. Huddles should occur weekly for 30 minutes in the same place where work takes place. 2) A standard huddle agenda includes sharing good news, reviewing metrics and goals with a data leader, discussing roadblocks, and brief housekeeping. The facilitator ensures participation and accountability. 3) Visual boards are used to depict goals, metrics, projects and ideas to show if progress is being made. They provide transparency and direct leaders to areas needing support. 4) Preparation, celebration