Having your to-do list available every time a new issue in Jira is created is quite a boon in terms of saving time and keeping everyone on the same page. And while Jira does not have checklist functionality by default, you can use a 3rd party plugin to automate your Jira ticket workflow. 

The product owner plays an important role in Agile development since he is responsible for expressing stakeholders’ interests and guaranteeing the product meets the needs of the stakeholders. In this context, Jira is a Product owner’s best friend when it comes to managing tasks and establishing a viable Jira roadmap for a smooth project.

Read further to learn more about the Jira Backlog and its features.

There are thousands of hundreds of teams in this world. Big and small, distributed and in-house, software, and non-software. Add to it the fact that no two teams are identical; you’ll realize that their workflows also come in all levels of complexity. With Jira’s workflows, putting together your custom process is simple, yet so powerful.

In this article, you’ll learn the ins and outs of Jira workflows, why it’s essential to have a custom workflow in Jira, how to create one and fit it within some of the best practices in Jira, and make the best of Jira issues using checklists.

Product management is a multifaceted discipline that plays a critical role in the success of a product or service. It encompasses the strategic planning, development, and execution of products, focusing on understanding customer needs, market trends, and business objectives. In this ever-evolving field, staying informed about the latest tips, tricks, and best practices is essential for product managers to excel in their roles.

Managing different projects means juggling numerous tasks at once, keeping everything on track, and staying sane throughout.

Project timelines, resources, and team communication constantly need to be managed, and without the right project management tool, things can quickly become overwhelming.

This is why monday.com’s project management templates are so useful.

In this guide, I’ll cover the advantages of these customizable templates, how to create your own, and how to boost efficiency with smart templates and automation.

Managing a project can become chaotic without proper structure. Agile teams require the right tools to maintain order and prevent time consuming and costly mistakes. JIRA is considered the “gold standard” for agile project management, offering robust tracking, collaboration, and efficient workflow management features. However, for beginners, it can be overwhelming.

This article serves as a “crash course” in Jira, including basic usage, step-by-step instructions for project creation and management, and an overview of advanced features.

Jira is a powerful and flexible tool with more features, bells, and whistles than any other solution on the market. In fact, Jira is so complex that I’m sure no living person, not even those on Atlassian’s development team, knows the app’s ins and outs completely.

Why is a kitchen drawer a good place to look for a butter knife? Because that’s where you keep your kitchen utensils. Components in Jira serve a similar function. When we have a large number of issues within one project, components come in handy to classify and group them under one category. 

Advanced Roadmaps for Jira is a premium feature designed to help teams plan, track, and manage work across multiple projects. It goes beyond traditional project management tools like Gantt charts and basic roadmaps by offering a unified, strategic approach to long-term planning and execution.

In this article, I’ll provide a quick overview of the Advanced Roadmaps feature, how teams can effectively use its capabilities, and how the tool provides a more unified approach to project and portfolio management.

Jira has many flaws that have been picked on by countless competitors like monday.com. Yet there’s a reason why Atlassian dominates the project management market with a whopping 86.63% in bug-and-issue-tracking market: the flexibility and customizability of their solutions.