How to Make Accurate Time Estimates in Just a Couple of Minutes
Even though it’s super simple, this exercise will have you making data-driven time estimates in literally no time. Hey there friend, I hope you’re having a wonderful week! Today, I’m going to show you how you can make reliable data-driven…
I Had to Say “No” to Relieve the Stress in My Workplace
There is a simple way to eliminate the stress in your workplace and create a new narrative around how you manage your work. Hey there friend. Happy Thursday (or whatever day you may be reading this article). Today, we’re going…
My Top 5 All-Time Favorite Nave Blog Posts
This article was super fun for me to create because I got to revisit my very favorite Nave blog posts – the ones that really struck a chord with me, and have stuck with me after all these years! Hey…
Multitasking in Project Management: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Multitasking in project management can be disruptive in so many ways. From losing focus to incurring switching costs, delaying work, all the way down to hindering the predictability of your workflow. Even though it sounds counterintuitive, multitasking can also be…
Monte Carlo Simulation Explained: Everything You Need to Know to Make Accurate Delivery Forecasts
Here is everything you need to know to make reliable delivery commitments in just a couple of minutes: the Monte Carlo simulation explained! Getting started with Monte Carlo simulations as an alternative approach to making delivery forecasts can be challenging,…
5 Kanban Myths You Should Stop Believing
“The Kanban Method doesn’t work for project planning!”, “There is no commitment in Kanban.”, “You have to split your items into even pieces.” What do all these statements have in common? They’re all Kanban myths. Kanban myths are not uncommon,…
Top 3 Management Don’ts to Avoid When Waiting for Customer Feedback
Do you have a “Waiting for customer feedback” column on your board? Does your work get stuck in there for days, even weeks, while your team is working hard to maintain predictable delivery results? If that’s the case, it’s probably…
How to Turn Your Daily (Status Update) Meetings into Outcome-Driven Events
Your daily call is not and should not be a status update meeting. Trust me when I say that if the purpose of your calls is to get a status report, you run the risk of drastically impacting your improvement…
How to Align Your Team With Your Business Objectives
Where do you see your company in 5 years? What are your strategic goals and long-term plans? As Michael Hyatt says, “If you have a clear vision, you will eventually attract the right strategy. If you don’t have a clear…
The Sustainable Predictability Maturity Model: 5 Stages of Awareness
Nave is all about bringing awareness to the state of your delivery workflows. The sole goal that we have is to provide a level of transparency that helps managers continuously uncover what’s hindering their team performance. We strive to give…
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