How to test the automation of sub-tasks in Jira & prevent duplicate sub-tasks from being created
In our previous post, we showed you how to automate tasks for Sprint Planning. In this blog we're going to show you how to test the automation rule, and prevent duplicate sub-tasks from being created. If you prefer, watch the video on ‘Testing The Jira Automation...
How to automatically create sub-tasks in Jira to speed up Sprint Planning
A common challenge faced by Scrum teams is the repetitive creation of sub-tasks during each Sprint planning session. From mandatory Product Owner Reviews at different stages of development to various other recurring tasks, this process can become time-consuming,...
Getting Back on Track When Releases Are Running Late
Managing a project that is falling behind schedule can be challenging, but there are strategies you can employ to bring it back on track. In this blog post, we will explore two key levers you can use, along with several practical tips, to help you navigate the...
Essential Reports to Track and Manage Releases in Jira
Jira is a powerful project management tool that offers various features to track and manage releases efficiently. In this blog post, we will explore two essential reports in Jira: The Version Report and the Release Burndown Report. These reports provide valuable...
How to perform Sprint Planning with Jira – Part 2: Using Story Points, Velocity – Pros and Cons
This is Part 2 of the Sprint Planning in Jira series. In the first part, I discussed how to prepare for the session and what topics you need to cover. Now, if you missed out on that article, read it here. In Part 1, I did mention there were two ways for a team to...
How to perform Sprint Planning with Jira – Part 1 | Jira Tips & Tricks from the Agile experts
So, how do you get a Scrum team to conduct Sprint Planning effectively? There's typically two ways you can go about it - (1) you could use Velocity and Story Points, or (2) take a time-based approach, and estimate items in days or hours. Which one do you choose?...
Get your Product Backlog in Jira right! | Jira Tips & Tricks from the Agile Experts
Did you know that many Agile teams fail simply because their Product Backlog is not in good shape and it becomes increasingly difficult when you’re trying to learn Jira and how the Product Backlog should fit within it. So in this post I’m going to show you what a good Product Backlog looks like and five ways to indicate whether your items are sufficiently detailed or ‘Sprint Ready’ as it’s commonly called.