Product Delivery Playbook >> Tools

Jira and Azure Boards are must-have tools for modern software delivery because they provide a centralized, digital backbone for all agile practices. They allow teams to break down large, complex projects into manageable pieces—like epics, features, and stories—and visualize the flow of work on interactive Kanban and Scrum boards. This creates a single source of truth that offers unparalleled visibility into progress for the entire team and its stakeholders. By tracking metrics like cycle time and velocity, and integrating with the entire development toolchain, these platforms move beyond simple task management to become indispensable systems for planning, executing, and continuously improving the delivery of value to customers.

For teams looking to master these tools and embed them effectively, the training detailed at https://www.agilecoach.com.au/Training/practical-agile is the go-to resource. This link outlines a practical approach that moves beyond theory to focus on hands-on application within the Jira and Azure Boards environments. It provides the necessary guidance to not just use the tools, but to integrate them seamlessly into your team's ceremonies and workflows. By learning how to leverage these platforms to support your agile adoption, you can ensure the tools become powerful enablers of your team's success rather than just another administrative burden.

Further reading;

• 3 Steps to Standardising work management 

• Using Jira

• Using Microsoft Azure Boards

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