If you manage a software development team, you know how important it is to have an accurate view of where your team’s time is being spent. In order to make informed decisions about project priorities and company resourcing, you need to be able to trust the data that you’re looking at. That’s why we’ve developed a way to sync Jira Issues with Google Sheets, so that you can see all of your team’s time tracking information in one place. Keep reading to learn more about this new feature and how it can help you improve your time tracking reporting.
Identify what reporting tools your team uses (e.g. Google Sheets, Smartsheet)
With time tracking in Jira becoming increasingly complex, many teams have realized the power of time tracking reporting tools such as Google Sheets and Smartsheet. Syncing data from Jira to one of these important reporting tools will ensure up-to-date time tracking information is on hand and provide greater insights that can be used to meet goals and improve processes. For example, you can use Google Sheets to create powerful reports on time tracking information and dashboards, as well as keep track of time spent and easily track project progress. With the right approach, these tools can help your team stay more productive and efficient.
Decide which Jira fields you want to sync with your reporting tool (e.g. Story Points, Original Estimate, Time Spent)
Keeping Jira Issues in sync with Google Sheets makes accurate time tracking reporting a breeze. Knowing which Jira fields you choose to sync with your reporting tool is key to staying organized and efficient. But knowing which Jira fields to use can be confusing, so the first step of this workflow is to decide which Jira fields you want connected by using JQL (Jira Query Language). By filtering out only the important JQL terms, your reports will look cleaner and better track the progress of tasks over time. Choosing Jira fields such as Story Points, Original Estimate, Time Spent and more will keep you in complete control of your project metrics.
Use a third-party integration tool like Appflo.io to connect Jira and your reporting tool
If you need to automate your Jira data syncs to your reporting tool for better time tracking and reporting, consider using a third-party integration tool like Appflo.io. With this tool you can easily link Jira issues and time logs to Google Sheets, automate issue imports and keep closer track of your team’s performance. This way, you’ll no longer have to manually enter data for multiple users or force your employees to remember the exact steps required for ROI calculation. By choosing Appflo.io, you can benefit from the reliable and efficient sync process which will help save considerable time while allowing accuracy in results.
Ensure you have implemented the necessary team time tracking processes to gather the data needed to build your reports
Tracking and accurately reporting your team’s time is key to success. To make sure accurate data is being captured and reported, it is important to have the right tracking processes in place. By syncing Jira issues with Google Sheets, you can effectively monitor every step of any project and collect the data needed to build meaningful reports and draw conclusions. This ensures that you have a strong foundation on which to base decisions so your team can deliver great results. Taking the time to implement these processes now will pay off exponentially in the future!
Start tracking time in Jira and see the reports update automatically in your chosen reporting tool!
Tired of switching back and forth between Jira and your chosen reporting tool to accurately track time? You’ll never miss a minute of time reported or have to worry about tedious manual entry again. With our automated sync between Jira and Google Sheets, every change you make in Jira issues also gets updated in your reporting tool automatically – no extra effort needed. Start tracking time in Jira and see the reports update quickly and accurately with our easy-to-set-up sync platform!
Now that you know how to sync Jira issues with Google Sheets for better time tracking reporting, it’s time to get started! Appflo.io allows you to automate your Jira data sync with reporting tool of choice. With our easy-to-use interface, you can set up the connection in minutes and start seeing results right away. Plus, our free trial means there’s no risk so you can try it out today. What are you waiting for? Start your free trial today.