Top 3 Jira Planning Tools

January 24, 2023
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As an Atlassian solution partner, Run by Ideas understands the importance of effective project management and collaboration within a team. One tool that we consistently recommend to our clients is Jira, a flexible and powerful platform for tracking, organizing, and prioritizing work.

Understanding Jira capabilities

With so many different planning tools available within Jira, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your team. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve compiled a list of the top 3 Jira planning tools that we believe can benefit any team using Jira:

  1. Scrum board: The Scrum board is a great tool for teams practicing the Scrum framework for agile project management. It allows team members to easily visualize and track their progress on individual tasks and features, as well as identify and remove any blockers. The Scrum board can also be customized to fit the specific needs of your team and project.
  2. Kanban board: Similar to the Scrum board, the Kanban board is a visual tool that helps teams track and manage their work. However, it is designed for teams following the Kanban method, which emphasizes continuous improvement and the flow of work. The Kanban board allows team members to see the status of each task and move it along as it progresses through different stages.
  3. Gantt chart: For teams looking for a more traditional project management tool, the Gantt chart is a great option. It allows team members to see a high-level overview of their project, including the start and end dates of each task, as well as any dependencies between tasks. The Gantt chart can also be useful for identifying potential bottlenecks or delays in the project timeline.

What we think

No matter which Jira planning tool you choose, it’s important to regularly review and adjust your process to ensure it’s meeting the needs of your team and project. By doing so, you can improve efficiency and productivity, leading to better outcomes for your business.

If you’re interested in learning more about how Run by Ideas can help your team work more effectively using agile and Jira, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and how we can help.

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