My (and many others) normal workflow includes a planning phase, followed by an implementation phase. For me the most useful time for fast mode would be during that planning phase.
The current "clear context and execute plan" would be great to be joined by a, "clear context, switch to regular speed mode, and execute plan".
I even think I would not require fast mode for the explore agents etc - they have so much to do that I accept that takes a while. being able to rapidly iterate on the plan before setting it going would make it easier.
Please and thank you, Boris.