How do I set up the right hierarchy using Structure plugin?

Ashkhen Avetisyan_caupdi

My company is using an OKR approach so we need an additional level of hierarchy above our basic Epic-Task-Subtask structure. While I don't aim to add new issue types, it has been decided to use Structure to link Objectives and Key results with corresponding epics.

 

I've tried creating Objectives as epics and KR's as tasks and link them to existing epics and issues with parent-child link type. However after using generators it occurs that the epics are duplicated in the structure because of extending structure with two link types.

Is there a way to add a level of hierarchy above epics without creating new issue type or duplicating items? Maybe creating a project with objectives and KR's and linking issues to other projects will help?

 

Here is the structure I need (a multi-project view as well):

Project A

 - Objective A1  

      -- KR1

      --- Epic 1

      ---- Task 1

      -- KR2

      --- Epic 2

      ---- Task 2

     

  - Obejctive A2

     -- KR2

     --- Epic 2

     ---- Task 2

 

Project B

 - Objective B1  

      -- KR3

      --- Epic 3

      ---- Task 3

      -- KR4

      --- Epic 4

      ---- Task 4

 

Clark Everson

Hi @Ashkhen Avetisyan 

Welcome to community!

You would need to add issue types. Even in Advanced Roadmaps, Atlassians platform you need to create additional issue types. One Issue type can't serve on two hierarchy levels

Tasks and Stories are seen at the same level

This guide is helpful for structure: https://www.idalko.com/structure-for-jira/

And for atlassian even their best practices suggest additional hierarchy here: https://www.atlassian.com/agile/project-management/epics-stories-themes

Depending on what you are trying to do being too restrictive with issue types can be problematic. You do have the right idea in being restrictive but there is a difference between restrictive and too restrictive.

Based off your structure currently you need at least two new issue types which is normal. But if you need 3 or 4 that's also fine. However for every issue type above epic it's best to only have one issue type of that level to avoid confusion. That's the real key to a successful hierarchy.

 

Best,
Clark