Scrumban: What Is It and How to Make the Most of It
As its name suggests, Scrumban is a management method that seeks to be the best of both worlds: Kanban and Scrum. Let’s dive in and explore how to implement it. Do you know where the term “podcast” comes from? It’s…
5 Things to Look for When You’re Choosing an Analytical Tool
A reliable analytical tool is a must for every project manager. But it’s not always obvious what factors you need to consider. Let’s take a look at several key criteria you need from your tool to be able to achieve…
Remembering Your “Why” This Holiday Season
As we reach the end of 2022, it’s good to do a bit of reflection. This holiday season, I want to give you a boost of encouragement and a simple reminder as we all gear up for 2023. For me,…
Your Holiday Reading List: Strategy, Inspiration and Management Insights
The new year is just around the corner, so now is the perfect time to stop and reflect on your goals and the next steps you plan to take. With that in mind, I’ve put together a motivational reading list…
5 Project Management Lessons From Classic Christmas Movies
Hey there! I’m Sonya, founder and CEO of Nave. I help project managers harness tools and techniques to stay on target with deadlines and lead happy teams. Today, I’m sharing some inspirational project management lessons – but with a holiday…
4 Reasons Why Every Manager Should Do a Quarterly Review
Hey there! I’m Sonya Siderova, founder and CEO here at Nave. I help managers make reliable data-driven decisions and meet their commitments, all while growing happy, engaged and motivated teams. Today we’re going to talk about why every manager should…
Are You in the Gap? Or the Gain?
Instead of measuring what you’ve missed, measure how far you’ve come. Have you ever read a book that literally changed your life? Or at least shifted your mindset? One of the most profound (but beautifully simple) books I’ve come across…
Why You Should Stop Assigning Users to the Cards on Your Kanban Board (+ How to Make the Most of This Decision)
Hey there! My name is Sonya Siderova, founder & CEO at Nave. Here at Nave, we’ve been helping tens of thousands of managers deliver on their commitments, without overburdening their teams. And today, we’ll talk about why assigning users to…
To Commit or Not Commit? The Opportunities Behind Blocked Work
Hey there, my name is Sonya Siderova and I help managers deliver on their commitments consistently, all while managing happy, engaged and motivated teams! Today, we’ll dig deeper into the concept of commitment in Kanban and I’ll walk you through…
Respect Your Time Off: Why You Need to Recharge and Take Time for You
It’s easy to get caught in the trap of thinking you need to always be “on.” When we talk about being productive, our minds usually jump to ideas of how to do more in less time. Today, I’d like to…
