Daria Spizheva_Reliex_ Atlassian Partner

At first glance, managing user permissions and metadata may seem like a technical detail, but it’s actually the backbone of successful resource planning. Assigning roles accurately and organizing team information sets the stage for clarity, accountability, and smarter decision-making by managers. Think of permissions as…

Your CFO wants hours. Your devs want story points. Here's how to give everyone what they need without breaking your agile workflow. If you're running Jira and managing agile teams, you've hit this wall: Story points are perfect for dev estimation, but completely useless when your boss asks "How long will this actually…

Resource capacity planning is more than just a buzzword; it's the strategic compass that guides project success. At its heart, it's about evaluating whether your team's available time and skills—their bandwidth—truly align with your project demands. Think of it as your proactive shield, designed to prevent common pitfalls…

Agile project management emphasizes flexibility, iterative delivery, and close team collaboration to reach project milestones. In Jira, this process begins with defining clear objectives, organizing your backlog, and tracking progress using Kanban boards. While Jira excels at task-level planning, ActivityTimeline offers a…

Project delays are a familiar obstacle in Jira-based project management, where fast-moving tasks and constant change can complicate delivery. According to PMI’s Pulse of the Profession report, 43% of completed projects go over budget, and nearly half don’t meet their original deadlines. In this article, we’ll break down…

Finding the right person for the job shouldn't feel like assembling the Avengers with half the intel and twice the urgency. Yet that's exactly where most companies find themselves today—scrambling to figure out who has the skills they need and who's ready to level up. Enter skills gap analysis: the strategic approach…

Managing multiple agile teams in Jira presents a significant challenge for delivery managers and product owners. While Jira excels at tracking individual team progress, gaining a holistic view of a cross-team delivery’s true delivery potential requires more than just summing up individual team metrics. It's not enough to…

A Jira Kanban board is a straightforward yet robust tool for managing agile projects. It helps both business and development teams visualize their tasks, monitor progress, and maintain clarity throughout the workflow by configuring the board effectively. However, as projects grow and more teams get involved, managing this…

Time tracking plays a crucial role in contemporary team and business management. It ensures timely payments, project transparency, and fair resource distribution. Logging hours dedicated to various tasks and initiatives helps companies boost productivity, improve accountability, and maintain financial accuracy. A solid…

Resource management is the bridge between your strategic goals and daily project execution. When it fails, the results can be costly—missed deadlines, overworked teams, wasted budgets, and disappointed stakeholders. Your team, time, tools, and financial resources are the core assets that determine whether your project…

The Project Management Master’s Series is back on May 27, 16:30 CEST with a deep dive into mastering task, budget, and team oversight in Jira. Join us for the latest live webinar where we dive into how to gain full control and visibility over project execution, budgets, and team progress — without micromanaging. Here’s…

Predictive project management transcends static, one-and-done plans by enabling continuous resource optimization throughout the project lifecycle. By leveraging real-time data on capacity limits, interdependencies, and team velocity, predictive methods help teams allocate effort more effectively during planning, execution,…

Managing employee time efficiently is fundamental to ensuring smooth operations, accurate payroll, and adherence to labor regulations. A critical element of this process is timesheet approval. In organizations where employees track their hours on a regular basis—weekly or monthly—an approval system helps verify the…

Handling several projects at once can often feel like juggling while riding a bike—it’s a balancing act that demands constant focus. Whether you’re a Jira power user, team manager, or solo contributor managing numerous tasks, switching between priorities can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where project management…

What do managers want more than anything? Time and control. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, as even the most seasoned employees will agree – project manager is not the easiest role to fill within the team. Constantly trying to improve the coordination within the team-members, avoid mistakes and, most importantly,…

In every project, tracking progress isn’t optional — it’s essential. Progress reports help project managers understand where the team stands, what’s been achieved, and what’s coming next. But if you’re using Jira, turning your project updates into clear, visual reports can feel harder than it should. Jira is one of the…

Milestones are essential for visualizing key achievements and deadlines in your project timeline. While they’re a cornerstone of any roadmap, Jira doesn’t offer a native way to create real milestones. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck. With a few smart workarounds, you can effectively create, track, and manage Jira…

Effectively managing capacity isn’t as simple as counting available resources and assigning them to tasks. It’s a dynamic, ongoing process. It requires reviewing past performance, predicting future needs, and constantly fine-tuning how your team is allocated—all to make sure you’re getting the most from your resources…

Tracking time in Jira is crucial. It keeps teams on schedule, improves estimates, and ensures accurate billing. However, Jira’s built-in time tracking is manual. Users often forget to start timers or log work, leading to incomplete records and flawed reports. Without automation, tracking time accurately becomes a…

Jira can feel like a maze at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a game-changer for managing projects, tracking progress, and keeping teams on the same page. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know—how to kick off your first Jira project, manage tasks efficiently, use agile frameworks, and…

Keeping a daily work log isn’t just about tracking hours in Jira—it’s essential for productivity, accountability, and smart decision-making. A well-maintained log helps you stay organized, track progress, and understand where your time actually goes. Let’s explore best practices for logging time daily in Jira and how…

Managing tasks in Jira can be overwhelming, especially when multiple issues need updates. Instead of manually editing each one, Jira’s bulk update feature lets you make changes in just a few clicks, saving time and effort. What is Jira Bulk Update? Bulk updates in Jira allow you to modify multiple issues at once,…

A solid project management report isn’t just another document—it’s what keeps everyone aligned, drives better decisions, and ensures your project stays on course. Whether you need a quick status update, a deep dive into progress, or a risk assessment, the right report makes all the difference. The problem? Many Jira…

Tracking time in Jira shouldn’t feel like a chore, but for many teams, it still does. Messy worklogs, incomplete reports, and scattered data make it difficult to see where time is actually going. And when time tracking is inaccurate, project planning suffers, resources get mismanaged, and billing turns into a guessing…

Do you plan to attend in-person events this year? Our calendar is packed with events ranging from casual local meetups to sprawling global events that’ll level up how you and your team work. If you’re after deep-dives into Atlassian products, networking with fellow PMs, or just some face time with industry experts, follow…

Time tracking in software development often stirs mixed feelings. For many, it’s synonymous with tedious timesheets and micromanagement. But with the right tools and mindset, time tracking transforms into a productivity booster and an insight generator. By integrating seamlessly with Jira, tools like ActivityTimeline make…

Capacity planning can often feel like an uphill battle, especially if your team uses Jira. Balancing workloads, forecasting resources, and staying on top of project timelines can get messy. But here’s where ActivityTimeline steps in and changes the game. Our team recently had the pleasure of presenting to the Buenos Aires…

Nobody wants to do routine work that doesn’t require creativity. Jira automation gets things done so you can do what’s important. Whether you want to automatically assign tasks to issues with certain criteria, like components, the team's workload, or creating reports, the right automation rules will help you save time,…