how to create a workflow

How to create a

workflowDan Radigan, Sr. Agile Evangelist

Work together at scale

Large and small

Managing workflows

Workflow is critical

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The two biggest mistakes new JIRA administrators make

I’m ready to build a workflow… now what?

Gather all of your stakeholders

Gather all your stakeholders

5 steps to create a project workflow

Keep the workflow simple

Keep the workflow simple

Keep the workflow simple

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Scaling JIRA with workflow

Here are a few extra resources to help you on your way:

JIRA workflow documentation

JIRA workflow sharing – Many workflows are available on Atlassian’s marketplace for installation into your JIRA

JIRA Misc Workflow Extensions – A marketplace add on for OnDemand and OnPremise JIRA that adds additional conditions, validators, and post functions

JIRA Workflow Toolbox – A marketplace add on for OnPremise JIRA that adds additional conditions, validators, and post functions

Additional resources