Project Management

“Kanban requires all work items to be the same size.” If I had a dollar of every time I heard this statement…. This is certainly one of the biggest misconceptions abo...

What is a Delivery Planning Meeting in Kanban? Sometimes, work can't be delivered to clients on the same day it's finished – certain release dates are set in stone. In a ...

Last week, we announced the integration between two of the best Kanban plugins for Jira: Kanban Analytics by Nave and Advanced Kanban & Agile Boards by Release Management. ...

Sonya, Jira isn't really optimized for Kanban implementation. How can we work around this? My friend, I have some exciting news for you! I’m glad to announce the integrat...

“What can we do to influence our business outcomes?” That’s probably the #1 question every agile coach should ask themselves all the time. And it’s not a trivial one, ...

With the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when you feel full of energy and excitement about what’s about to come. It’s also a great time to plan ahead to make ...

A: "Hey! I wanted to talk to you about the importance of testing our stories and how it helps us know when something is truly 'Done.' I know sometimes it may seem like testing is...

Recently, I've been talking to customers who are interested in discussing how to improve transparency in executive reporting by considering which data points to keep on their das...

Managing flow isn't just about delivering results predictably. It's also about making reliable data-driven decisions that lead to consistent business outcomes. “Sonya, what ...

I could have spent our time together today to talk about all kinds of practices when it comes to determining the perfect sprint length for your Scrum team. However, I’d pref...

How can we make reliable delivery commitments when there is so much uncertainty that we have to deal with? How can we mitigate the risk of failure while managing realistic expe...

If you've ever found yourself struggling to manage dependencies, you're in the right place my friend. We all know how they can impact timelines and costs! But, stick with me here...

Every business aims to increase revenue while minimizing cash burn and ensuring customer satisfaction. However, many inefficiencies that hinder business success often go unnotice...

“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 sti...

Kanban metrics without context is just numbers. Today, we’ll reveal 3 ways you can make the most of your data and drive meaningful change across the board. As leaders, we sp...

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 kno...

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...

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 ...