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Numerous Several applications within Jira are specifically designed to manage handle Scaled Agile Organizational Structures in Jira go beyond the fundamental , going beyond basic Projects and Boards. These tools incorporate cover Programs, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), Portfolios, Products, and Product Lines to enable comprehensive make reporting a breeze. They also utilize make use of custom JQL (Jira Query Language) filters for defining precise to pinpoint data scopes in Velocity and Burnup Charts.

A challenge emerges when integrating Now, here's the tricky part. Integrating these abstract entities with board context to obtain pull out Sprint and or Kanban metrics for larger organizational units , such as like Divisions or Product Lines, which often consist of dozens of teams, each with its have multiple teams with their own team-level boards. The process of selecting numerous boards as data sources every time new charts are created becomes cumbersome.To tackle this issue, we introduced , can get a bit overwhelming. Imagine having to pick multiple boards every time you want to whip up some new charts - talk about a hassle!

But fear not, we've got you covered with the 'Board set' feature. This feature simplifies the aggregation of nifty tool makes it super easy to gather Sprint and Kanban metrics for large units by enabling the selection of bigger units. With just one click, you can select multiple boards as a single data source with just one click, thereby streamlining , making the chart creation process a walk in the park.

Create board set

To start utilizing utilising board sets instead of individually adding boards each time you create a chart, there are two approaches:

  1. As you go, add the boards you need and save them as a board set directly within the settings.screenshot

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  2. In the 'Board sets' tab, recreate your organizational organisational structure and make use of it when creating charts.
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You can create Scrum board sets or Kanban board sets. A mixed set is impractical because each methodology requires specific calculations.

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These settings are applied by default when you add the board set to the chart.(Displayed screenshot)

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  • Display Name: This name will be shown in place of the actual board name in Jira, providing a simplified identification option if necessary.

  • Sprint Filter: This feature allows you to filter sprints based on their names, utilizing regular expressions (regexp).

  • Custom Estimation Field: Enables the use of any numeric field for calculations.

  • Custom Done Status: This setting allows for the designation of one or more statuses to signify completed work.

Edit board set

You can open and edit the board set from the list and the chart settings. screenshotat any time:

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The board set will be automatically updated across all charts, meaning charts with edited board sets will display the updated data.

Ungroup board set

The board set can be ungrouped - as a result, each board will appear on the chart. Meanwhile, adding the same boards as a board set will aggregate all boards into one group on the chart.

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Adding board sets with the same boards

The board set can include any list of your choosing. It is advisable to name board sets with meaningful titles to easily identify the contents. Ideally, these sets should align with your organizational organisational structure, accurately reflecting its components.

However, a set can also represent a major release or a program. These elements tend to be more dynamic and less stable than the organizational organisational framework, potentially leading to a board appearing in multiple board sets within a single chart.

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The board added in different board sets will be counted for all. In the breakdown by boards, the board will be shown as many times as it is added with the board set's name in parentness.

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