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We’re excited to announce a powerful new feature in Planyway for Jira that will take your project planning to the next level: Grouping the Roadmap by Components. As a project manager, staying organized is key. And now, with this new feature, you can easily group tasks by key project areas, development stages, or specific…

As a project manager, your biggest challenge is keeping projects on track without hovering over your team. Micromanagement kills productivity, but lack of visibility leads to missed deadlines. The solution? Jira Roadmaps. While Jira’s native Roadmap feature provides essential planning, Planyway supercharges it with…

While traditional sprint planning focuses on defining the scope, tasks, and resources, having a clear, actionable roadmap for the sprint is key to keeping the project moving smoothly. In this article, we’ll explore how roadmaps improve sprint planning and execution, and how Jira can enhance this process. The Importance of…

Two commonly used methods for managing project timelines are Agile roadmaps and Gantt charts. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, and understanding the differences can help you choose the right one for your team. This article explores Agile roadmaps and Gantt charts, with a focus on how Jira users—project managers in…

We’re thrilled to introduce a highly requested update to Planyway for Jira: Timeline Grouping by Teams! What Does the "Group by Teams" Feature Do? With this feature, you can now organize your Planyway timeline by team, creating a clear and visually intuitive breakdown of your project. Instead of viewing tasks in a single…

As a project manager, one of the biggest challenges you’ll face is keeping your stakeholders in the loop. Clients, top management, and external contractors all need to know how a project is progressing, where potential risks lie, and what steps are being taken to ensure timely delivery. The key to managing these…

Agile development is all about delivering value quickly and iteratively, and a story map is one of the best tools to help you achieve that. It provides a visual way to organize your product backlog, ensuring that your team understands the big picture while focusing on the details that matter for the next sprint. In this…

Tracking time isn’t just about measuring team productivity—it’s also essential for accurate client billing. That’s why Planyway now lets you mark time entries as billable or non-billable, making invoicing and cost reporting easier than ever. ✅ Clear project cost insights – Instantly see how much time is spent on billable…

In software development, success often hinges on how well your team understands and manages requirements. Mismanaged requirements can lead to scope creep, missed deadlines, or delivering a product that doesn’t meet user needs. Effective requirements management ensures that your team stays aligned, your stakeholders are…

Tailoring Jira for Different Roles Customizing Jira based on role-specific needs can significantly boost efficiency, reduce friction, and improve overall team satisfaction. Here are targeted tips for optimizing Jira for support teams, developers, and project managers. Support Teams: Enhancing Customer Service Tip 1: Create…

Let's say you have one Jira issue, but several people need to work on it. Maybe two developers are pair programming. Maybe a designer, developer, and QA engineer are all contributing to the same task. Whatever the setup, the question is the same: can Jira assign task to multiple users? By default, Jira gives each issue one…

In this article, we will walk you through everything you need to know about Jira Kanban boards – from basic setup to advanced tips and best practices. What is a Jira Kanban Board? A Kanban board in Jira is a visual management tool designed to track work as it moves through various stages of a process. It enables Agile…

What is Jira used for, and how can it transform the way your team collaborates? In this in-depth article, we’ll explore everything from Jira’s core functionalities to its diverse applications in modern project management, software development, and beyond. Whether you’re new to Jira or looking to optimize your workflows,…

If you’re looking to streamline your Agile project management, then Jira Scrum might just be your secret weapon. Whether you're new to Scrum or need a refresher, this article walks you through the essentials of using Scrum in Jira. What Is a Scrum in Jira? Scrum is an Agile framework for managing complex projects,…

We all know Jira is the go-to tool for managing projects, keeping track of tasks, and generally being the hero of your workday. But when it comes to exporting work logs, you might feel like you're lost in the Matrix. 😵‍💫 This guide is all about showing you the easiest, most chill ways to export work logs from Jira, plus a…

Hey Trello users, We’re excited to share some great updates about time tracking in Trello using Planyway! If you’ve been looking for an efficient way to manage your time directly within Trello cards, here’s what you can now do: Time Tracking on Cards: Log and monitor your time right where your tasks are—within your Trello…

Hey Atlassian Community! 👋 We’re excited to introduce a new feature in Planyway for Jira that brings even more structure and clarity to your workflow! What’s New? Planyway has always been great for visualizing your work with Jira Board and Timeline views side by side. Now, we’re taking it further by adding a structured…

We’re thrilled to introduce a game-changing feature for agile teams—Sprint Visualization on the Timeline View! 🎉 Managing sprints just got a whole lot easier. With this new feature, you can: ✅ Visualize all sprint-related tasks and deadlines in one cohesive view. ✅ Clearly see which issues are included in the sprint, along…

Hey Atlassian Community! 🚀 We’re excited to share a new Planyway feature that many of you have been asking for—15-minute time slots in the Trello calendar! Now, you can plan and organize your schedule with even greater precision. 💡 What’s New? * You can now schedule 15-minute tasks, events, and meetings directly in…

Meet Amy from Gradient, a data-driven market research team leveraging Jira and Planyway to streamline their sprint planning process. Recently, they faced a challenge: how to make their sprint planning in Jira more visual and forward-looking using Planyway. We spoke with Amy Dennis, their team lead, to learn how they…

Tracking and managing logged time is an essential part of project management, whether you're tracking billable hours, analyzing team productivity, or ensuring your project stays on budget. If you're using Jira, you'll be happy to know that it offers several ways to view time logged by users. In this article, we’ll walk…

Milestones are the heartbeats of your project and the key moments that signal you are moving in the right direction. But here is the problem: Jira doesn't have a native Milestone feature. Don't worry. We know how to hack this. In this article, we will show you how to create milestones in Jira and, what's more, help you…

When it comes to managing complex projects, juggling a tech-oriented team, and ensuring seamless collaboration, Armin Stadler’s team stands out. Working in the food industry, his company, Insort, develops specialized machinery with global reach, requiring flexibility and precision in every phase of their projects. Here,…

Managing cross-functional projects can be a complex challenge. These projects often require collaboration between multiple teams—each with its own goals, workflows, and communication styles. Fortunately, tools like Jira provide a powerful platform for managing tasks, tracking progress, and aligning teams. However, one of…

For this month's partner spotlight, we're featuring Planyway for Jira, a Marketplace Integration Partner! We caught up with Sergey Koshevoy, CEO of Planyway, about how his team comes up with new ideas for apps, what's next for them, and more. Question: Sergey, can you tell us a bit about the journey of Planyway? What…

Hey Atlassian Community! 👋 We’re excited to share that Planyway for Jira 2.0 is officially live on Product Hunt today! 🎉 👉 Check out our Product Hunt page here: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/planyway-for-jira-2-0 We’d love to have your support: 💬 Leave a comment and share your thoughts. 👍 Upvote the launch to help…

Managing multiple projects is never easy. You need a clear view of the big picture across projects and teams to make sure everything’s on track and delivered on time. Plus, this view is usually what you’ll share with top management and external stakeholders. But how do you actually do that? And is it possible to stay in…

About the Author: This article was created to you by the Planyway team. At Planyway, we enhance your experience with Trello through an easy-to-use calendar, timeline, time tracking and reporting — all in one tool. We'd be delighted if you try Planyway and discover how it can transform your project management journey. As…