Managing multiple projects shouldnʼt feel like drowning in spreadsheets. Project Managers, Scrum Masters, and team leaders consistently face the challenge of extracting clear insights from Jira without getting bogged down in spreadsheets or manual data manipulation.

With sumUp for Jira Cloud, you skip the chaos and get straight to the insights.

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Transforming Complexity into Actionable Insights

sumUp offers targeted gadgets specifically designed to simplify complex data handling tasks across your projectʼs lifecycle:

• Filter Results Gadget: Instantly summarize Jira fields in a clear, easy-to-digest list view.
• Grouped Filter Results Gadget: Quickly pivot or categorize data, delivering actionable insights instantly.
• Two Dimensional Filter Statistics: Gain deeper insights by grouping data along two dimensions, such as by team and task type, clearly revealing patterns and trends.
• Work Log Report: Seamlessly track and group logged time per user, task, or category, enhancing resource allocation.
• Issue Work Items Navigator (Beta): Effortlessly navigate through your Jira issues, providing immediate insights with simplicity and detail.

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RealLife Applications and Impact

Imagine effortlessly assessing your team's capacity and task distribution before a sprint begins, enabling better resource allocation and preventing overload. During the sprint, visualize real-time progress, instantly identifying and addressing bottlenecks or resource inefficiencies. Afterward, swiftly analyze sprint outcomes with intuitive reports, clearly outlining areas for improvement and acknowledging successes. For example, a software development team might leverage sumUp to quickly identify recurring delays in critical feature delivery, facilitating proactive adjustments. A marketing team could monitor real-time campaign progress to adjust strategies dynamically, ensuring deadlines and goals are met.

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Identifying and Solving RealWorld Business Problems

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Consider Sabrina, a Scrum Master at Bread and Butter LLC. Sabrina begins each day eager to review her team's progress and plan strategically. Yet, she regularly finds herself caught in repetitive tasks, such as formatting data in spreadsheets, rather than making timely, informed decisions. These inefficiencies result in delayed actions, missed opportunities, and reduced overall team productivity.

Sabrinaʼs problem was not a lack of data but rather insufficient clarity and immediate visibility. sumUp directly addresses these issues, offering powerful and easy-to-use tools right within Jira to enhance her workflow:

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📊 #1 Sprint Planning at a Glance

Sabrina kicks off the sprint by checking total estimates with the Filter Results Gadget — instantly spotting missing story points and gauging team load.

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👥 #2 Workload Distribution Made Simple

With the Group By Gadget, Sabrina ensures that sprint estimates are fairly distributed across the team — no more surprises midsprint. The following examples are taken from the presentation given by our esteemed colleague Michele at the 10th METAINF Day. We want to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks once again for organizing this fantastic event.

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🚦 #3 Spot Bottlenecks Before They Block You

Fast-forward into the sprint: Sabrina uses the Two Dimensional Filter Gadget to visualize issues by status and priority — revealing blockers and unaddressed high-priority work in seconds.

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⏱️ Use Case #4 Post-Sprint Statistics

In the Work Log Report, Sabrina compares logged hours by issue type — a clear view of how the teamʼs time actually aligned with original sprint plans.

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📈 #5 Daily Issue Tracking Over Time

Sabrina reviews how issue types trend over time with another Two Dimensional Gadget — this one set to daily values, offering flexible drill-downs from day to week to month.

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While those use cases clearly show the benefits for scrum masters around and beyond sprint planning, let's abstract a little from these very specific examples:

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Broad Organizational Benefits

sumUpʼs capabilities extend far beyond project management alone—it serves diverse departments and enhances various business processes. Sales teams can monitor pipeline health, quickly aggregating revenue forecasts and prioritizing leads effectively. Marketing teams can evaluate campaign outcomes at a glance, ensuring budgets and efforts align with strategic goals.

HR teams significantly benefit by tracking recruitment processes clearly, summarizing candidatesʼ progress and streamlining departmental communication. Likewise, IT and development departments can accurately measure resource usage on bug fixes compared to feature development, optimizing productivity and operational efficiency. Leveraging Jira Dashboards for Instant Visibility Jira dashboards act as your command center, providing immediate access to critical information that typically remains hidden deep within Jiraʼs layers. With sumUp integrated into your dashboards, vital project metrics—such as team workload, sprint performance, and budget tracking—become instantly visible.

For instance, starting each workday with a concise visual summary of project statuses, team availability, and outstanding issues drastically reduces administrative overhead. This clarity boosts productivity, accelerates informed decision-making, and ultimately enhances overall business agility.

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Constantly Evolving for Your Needs

Innovation at sumUp never stops. Future enhancements include improved live editing capabilities and deeper integration into Scrum boards. Additionally, user-interface updates will further streamline your experience, reinforcing sumUpʼs commitment to continuous improvement and user satisfaction.

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Ready to Elevate Your Jira Experience?

Start by experiencing firsthand how sumUp for Jira Cloud provides clarity, efficiency, and actionable insights. Say goodbye to spreadsheet headaches and hello to strategic, informed decisions. Are you curious to learn more or have specific questions? Browse through our app on our website or request your own personal demo with just a few clicks. Michele and the entire sumUp for Jira team are here to assist you in transforming your Jira experience!

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