Jira projects overview

What are key elements of a Jira project?

As with any project, there are tasks that need to get done, folks that are making things happen, and processes to help move that work forward.

1. Issues – Jira projects are big goals that have been broken down into small, bite-size pieces of work called issues.
2. People – Jira makes it easy for teams to plan and track work so you can accomplish more together. Invite users to your Jira project to start collaborating. 
3. Workflows – Jira projects are structured to follow a process, or workflow, to help move an issue from creation through to completion. These workflows can be created to match your team’s unique way of working. 

What are Jira project templates?

Jira offers several project templates to help teams get set up quickly using projects tailored to a specific team (like HR or software) or use case. These templates include pre-configured issue types, workflows, and other relevant features. Two of our most popular templates are the kanban and scrum templates. Visit Jira templates library

Kanban template visualizes your work using a powerful, yet simple board. It’s designed for teams that limit work in progress and focus on a continuous flow of work. The kanban template in Jira helps teams easily design, manage, and improve their workflow while providing transparency as work moves from to-do to done.

Scrum template empowers teams to breakdown large pieces of work into more manageable pieces. It’s designed for teams that deliver work on a regular cadence or work in short, time boxed periods called sprints. The scrum template also enables teams to organize and prioritize all work on the backlog and board, while staying focused on the big picture via the roadmap.

Projects in Jira will either be a “team-managed” or “company-managed” project type. The fundamental difference between the two project types is how they are administered – that is, whether the project is managed at the team level or at a company/Jira administrator level.