How Jira Automation Supercharged Oracle ERP Implementation

When I began working on our recent Oracle ERP implementation, I quickly realized just how overwhelming it could get – hundreds of tasks, defects, test cases, and change requests all flowing through Jira. Manual tracking wasn’t going to cut it. That’s when I dove deep into Jira Automation. What started as a necessity soon turnedContinue reading “How Jira Automation Supercharged Oracle ERP Implementation”

Jira structures Formulas

Hi Readers, This is continuation of post on Jira Structures. Check out the post here to know the basics of Jira Structures. Coming up more formulas for ready reference. Formulas to use in Structures: IF duedate < now() : DAYS_BETWEEN (duedate, NOW()) CONCAT “days late” Roll up earliest start date to parent: IF (COUNT #CHILDREN{0},Continue reading “Jira structures Formulas”

JQL using Filter Function

Understanding the Filter Function: The filter function in JQL allows you to reference and reuse saved filters. A saved filter is a predefined JQL query that in you or your team have created and saved for future use. By using the filter function, you can incorporate these saved filters into new JQL queries, making yourContinue reading “JQL using Filter Function”

All about Jira Rich Filters

I recently learned about rich filters in Jira, and they’ve been incredibly useful for managing our projects more effectively. These filters allow us to create highly customized searches using JQL (Jira Query Language), which is great for tailoring views to our specific project needs. For instance, we can filter issues by project, issue type, status,Continue reading “All about Jira Rich Filters”

Create Dashboard Index in Jira

Managing multiple dashboards in Jira can quickly become overwhelming. Each project or team might have its own set of key metrics and reports, scattered across various dashboard links. As a Jira user, navigating through these links every time you need specific information can be tedious and time-consuming. Imagine having all your essential dashboard links neatlyContinue reading “Create Dashboard Index in Jira”

Streamline your Jira with Structures

During my time working on a complex project with multiple teams, I discovered the immense value of properly organizing Jira issues to meet our specific needs. It wasn’t just about task tracking; it was about streamlining workflows and ensuring everyone was aligned. Through trial and error, I found that the project portfolio management tool, StructureContinue reading “Streamline your Jira with Structures”

Effective Delay Management for Jira Tasks

In project management, delays are inevitable. Understanding how to calculate the delay of one task relative to another and forecasting new completion dates is crucial for maintaining project timelines. In this post, we’ll explore a methodical approach to calculate delays and forecast completion dates using Excel. Let’s break down the formula: =IF(E2=””,IF(D2<TODAY(),NETWORKDAYS(D2,TODAY())-1,0),IF(NETWORKDAYS(D2,E2)<0,NETWORKDAYS(D2,E2)+1,NETWORKDAYS(D2,E2)-1)) This formula isContinue reading “Effective Delay Management for Jira Tasks”

Jira Reporting for Beginners

Visualizing and understanding the Jira reports is significant feature to know. Lets see the different types of Jira reporting available. These reports provide details about your projects, issues and performance. I have used Jira for the inventory management . In the thrust of learning, took time to understand and summarize in layman terms about theContinue reading “Jira Reporting for Beginners”