What this book covers
Chapter 1, Introducing Jira Align, covers connecting with Jira Align, the ideal candidate for Jira Align, assembling the Jira Align Core Team, selecting a framework, and working with an Atlassian Solution Partner.
Chapter 2, Implementing Jira Align, covers analyzing existing programs in Jira, mapping people, work, time, and outcomes, setting up Jira Align, connecting to Jira, and extending to the portfolio.
Chapter 3, Navigating Jira Align, covers getting around Jira Align, facilitating onboarding, creating and refining backlogs, and collaborating in Jira Align.
Chapter 4, Team Challenges, covers ensuring that teams are connected, sizing stories with estimation games, loading sprints during remote planning, conducting ceremonies and meetings, and reviewing sprints and giving shoutouts.
Chapter 5, Program Planning Challenges, covers building product roadmaps, planning for value delivery as a program, organizing around value to reduce dependencies, and visualizing program velocity for planning and predictability.
Chapter 6, Program Execution Challenges, covers overseeing the program room, negotiating and visualizing dependencies, reducing waste, managing scope, and communicating progress.
Chapter 7, Enterprise and Portfolio Challenges, covers connecting strategy to execution, implementing lean portfolio management, and promoting innovation.
Chapter 8, Bimodal Development, Advanced Data Security and Analytics, covers developing products bimodally, handling time tracking, advanced data security, government reporting, and integrating with business intelligence and other solutions.