How to Defeat Resistance to Transparency
Today, I want to dive deep into a topic that is near and dear to my heart: the resistance to transparency. You see, in the world of change management, people feel uncomfortable with the level of openness that is necessary…
Breaking Down Siloed Thinking: Strategies for Better Business Outcomes
You know, when people become too focused on their own individual tasks and responsibilities, collaboration takes a backseat. The truth is, when individuals become fixated on their own performance metrics or personal achievements, it can create a sense of rivalry….
4 Common Pitfalls to Watch Out for When Implementing Kanban Metrics
If you’re looking to implement Kanban metrics, it’s crucial to proceed with caution and stay mindful of potential traps. It’s not uncommon to encounter challenges that prevent your initiative from reaching its full potential. Today, we’ll uncover 4 common pitfalls…
Here’s Why Overemphasizing Numbers Can Lead to Negative Outcomes
Have you ever found yourself fixated on a single number, obsessing over it like it holds the key to solving all problems? I know I’ve been there. But here’s the thing: overemphasizing numbers can actually lead us down a dark…
How to Prioritize the Right Metrics for Continuous Improvement in 5 Steps
How do you know which Kanban metrics to prioritize and focus on when it comes to continuous improvement? Trust me, I understand the struggle. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with countless numbers to track. Here’s the thing. Not all metrics…
3 Strategies to Forecast Delivery Dates and Manage Stakeholder Expectations (for Software Development Teams)
It’s Thursday evening, almost 6pm, and I’m just wrapping up my workweek. It’s been a long one! I can hear my husband pulling into the driveway. Our two little troublemakers jump out of the car, giggling and screaming with excitement….
5 Common Mistakes You’re Making When Collecting and Reviewing Kanban Metrics (+ How to Fix Them)
Drowning in a sea of information? I get it – It’s easy to get lost and lose focus in the sheer volume of insights that Kanban metrics provide. But while it can be easy to head your attention in the…
3 Tips to Identify Bottlenecks and Improve Your Team’s Workflow Using Kanban Metrics
“How can we use Kanban metrics to identify the impediments that slow us down and improve our workflow?” This is a classic question for good reason! If you’ve been sticking around for a while, I bet you’re the kind of…
Use This Simple Prioritization Strategy to Align Your Teams with Your Business Goals
In 2016, an AirAsia flight departed from Sydney, Australia bound for Malaysia. At first, everything seemed normal. However, the plane started tracking in the wrong direction and ended up in Melbourne, over 1,000 miles off course! Six hours later than…
Who We Are: Nave’s 6 Core Values
When you do business with a brand, it’s important that you like, know and trust them. Today I’m going to share with you what our core values are here at Nave so that you can decide whether we are the…
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.