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…
How Ramsey Solutions Managed Their Workflows Using Nave to Achieve Over 60% Flow Efficiency
The team at Ramsey Solutions knew that data integrity mattered, but they had a tough time finding the right tool. Then they came across Nave and it changed everything. Listen to the Conversation Your browser does not support the audio…
Design Agency Hits Deadlines 95% Of the Time Using Continuous Forecasting
John needed a more reliable way to forecast delivery times. After searching around, he discovered Kanban and Nave. “I don’t think I’m ever going back to any of my previous practices. It transformed us into an organization that looks at…
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…