Stable Systems: Little’s Law and Kanban
When discussing Agile methodology and Kanban, one equation makes frequent appearances: Little’s Law. But what does this formula have to do with project management? While originating from queuing theory, Little’s Law has been found to apply to all kinds of…
Improve Task Organization: Kanban Swimlanes
Teams turn to the Kanban Method to streamline workflows and improve process efficiency. With large teams and complex projects, however, a common issue occurs – the Kanban board becomes cluttered and hard to read. Kanban swimlanes are used to tame…
The Rhythm of Success: Kanban Meetings
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. In the same way that the Kanban method uses analysis and feedback loops to improve workflow efficiency, Kanban meetings aim to improve the efficiency of the whole organization. From quick daily check-ins within…
Prioritizing Work Efficiently: Classes of Service in Kanban
Many project managers appreciate the efficiency and productivity benefits of Kanban, but don’t know how best to prioritize tasks. How do you deal with an emergency? How are deadlines and milestones taken into account? When are maintenance tasks carried out?…
Productive Project Management: Kanban Team
A smooth, efficient workflow is essential to a successful project. The Kanban Method has exploded in popularity as a way to optimize processes in all kinds of teams, especially in Agile software development. But what is Kanban and what makes…
Maximise Customer Satisfaction: Kanban Cycle Time
The one question that project managers hate to hear – “How long will this take?”. Being able to estimate how much time is needed for a team using the Kanban method to complete a client request lets project managers plan ahead…
Frequency Distribution: Histogram Diagram
Histograms are a great way to visualise data and track key performance indicators because they are so clear and simple to read. They are the preferred method of presenting large amounts of data in a simple straightforward manner. What is…
Increase Process Efficiency: Kanban Cumulative Flow Diagram
When implementing the Kanban method, how do you know how much work has actually been done, and how much is in progress? Perhaps more importantly, how can you assess your workflow efficiency? The cumulative flow diagram (or CFD) is a…
The Kanban Method: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide!
Delivering work in a quick and efficient way could be a challenge. The Kanban Method suggests an approach of managing the flow of work with an emphasis on continuous improvement without overburdening the development team that focuses on productivity and efficiency….
Our Top 10: The Expert’s List of Project Management Methodologies
Defining and implementing a project management methodology is a key stepping stone to success for any project. While dozens of different approaches have been created, with many of them overlapping and intertwining, there is always an optimum methodology suited to…
Meet the Author

Sonya Siderova is a passionate product manager and a driving force behind Nave, a Kanban analytics suite that helps teams improve their delivery speed through data-driven decision making. When she's not catering to her two little ones, you might find Sonya absorbed in a good heavyweight boxing match or behind a screen crafting a new blog post.