Jira Sessions

Jira is a powerful tool for tracking issues, managing projects, and collaborating on tasks.

This page offers essential questions to help you effectively monitor and optimize your Jira projects, streamline workflows, and ensure team productivity.

Key areas of focus

Below are some useful questions to ask when managing your JIRA account:

Project & task management

• What projects are currently active, and who are the assigned team members?
• Are there any overdue tasks or issues that need attention?
• How can I track progress on specific tasks or sprints?

Workflow optimization

• Are there any bottlenecks in the workflow, such as tasks stuck in a specific status?
• How can I customize workflows to better match my team’s processes?
• What are the top blockers that slow down task completion?

User & permissions management

• Who has access to my Jira projects, and what are their permissions?
• Are there any users with outdated roles or permissions?
• How can I set permissions for sensitive projects or tasks?

Reporting & analytics

• What are the key performance metrics for my team in Jira?
• How can I generate reports on project progress or individual performance?
• Are there any recurring issues that need root-cause analysis?

Notifications & alerts

• Are all team members receiving task updates and notifications?
• How can I adjust notification settings to reduce noise for my team?
• Can I set alerts for critical tasks or deadlines?

Integration & automation

• What integrations are enabled, and are they working correctly?
• Are there any automations that can improve team efficiency (e.g., auto-assigning tasks)?
• How can I streamline workflows using Jira Automation or third-party tools?