ArcTouch Reduces Ticket Reopen Rate by 5x With Nave
ArcTouch designs and develops apps, websites and digital experiences for some of the world’s most influential brands, including McCormick, Hawaiian Airlines, and 3M. Using Nave, the company was able to streamline the process of building an app for a global…
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…
How to Get the Most Out of Your Teams’ Expertise During Your Planning Meetings
As managers, it’s our job to choose what work items enter the downstream process – and why. But it’s up to the team to decide how to handle those items. Let’s discuss how you can enable your teammates to define…
3 Steps to Successfully Implement WIP Limits
Hey there my friend, happy Thursday! Lately, I’ve been thinking about the quickest and the most effective approaches to process improvement and something came up to my mind right on the get-go. The practice of applying WIP Limits is a…
Continuous Improvement Process: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get the Most Out of Yours
Every organization has processes (including yours). And today, we’ll reveal how to turn your current workflows into continuous improvement processes by both fostering the right mindset and using the tools and techniques that will help you get there. Continuous improvement…
Continuous Improvement: The Power of 1% Better Every Day
Continuous improvement is something we managers are always aiming for. But did you know that the most powerful ways to bring about change are sometimes also the smallest? Let’s take a look at the concept (and the math) behind being…
Matera Cuts Lead Times by 4x Despite Losing a Team Member
The team at Matera had already found a lot of success using the Kanban method. But they needed a way to improve their metrics even further – and that’s what led them to onboarding Nave. When the Central Bank of…
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…
How to Succeed in Your Improvement Initiatives using the S.M.A.R.T.E.R Approach
Goals are always great, but there’s definitely an art to making the right kind of goals. Let’s talk about the S.M.A.R.T.E.R approach that gives you and your team the tools to make your new year’s resolutions a reality. It’s the…
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…