Scrum and Kanban in Jira

Beyond the theory, Jira gives teams practical tools to run Scrum and Kanban day to day. Setting up either methodology correctly in Jira makes the difference between a board that reflects real progress and one that quickly falls out of sync with the team's work.

Running Scrum in Jira

In Jira, Scrum teams use the backlog to plan sprints, dragging prioritized issues into the upcoming sprint before it starts. During the sprint, the board shows issues moving through statuses like To Do, In Progress, and Done, and the burndown chart tracks remaining work each day.

Running Kanban in Jira

Kanban teams in Jira skip sprint planning and instead manage a continuous backlog. Columns on the board can be configured with work-in-progress limits, and the cumulative flow diagram helps teams spot bottlenecks where issues are piling up.

Setting Up Agile Boards in Jira

• Choose Scrum or Kanban when creating your board
• Configure columns to match your workflow statuses
• Set work-in-progress limits for Kanban boards
• Use the backlog to plan and prioritize upcoming sprints
• Review sprint or flow reports to spot process issues