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A Monte Carlo forecast you can plan in time and drill into

Agile Monte Carlo Charts 1.1 adds forecasts on time-based estimates and an expandable breakdown of throughput inputs. See exactly what feeds the curve.

Jira Reporting: From basic visibility to data-driven delivery

Explore Jira reporting with advanced Jira reports and dashboards. Learn how to create a report in Jira and improve reporting with full cross-team visibility.

November 20, 2025

What is a Cumulative Flow Diagram? The complete guide to reading and using CFD charts

Learn what a Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD) is and how to read it to spot bottlenecks, understand workflow health, and improve your team’s throughput. A clear guide to using CFD charts in Agile and Jira.

Lead time vs. Cycle time: Why both matter in Agile environments

Cycle time and lead time are two key Agile metrics used to enhance processes and manage projects effectively. This article explores the lead time vs. cycle time difference, why both matter, and how to build cycle time reports in Jira with ease.

Alex Zhebryakov

January 22, 2025

How to build say-do ratio report on Jira Dashboard

Say-do ratio is a crucial metric and KPI in Agile methodology. Scrum practitioners and Agile stakeholders need it in their work. Here is how to build say-do reports on Jira Dashboard.

December 5, 2024

We added cycle time charts to the Agile Reports and Gadgets suite

Cycle Time charts are now included in the Agile Reports and Gadgets suite! Nothing changes for the current Cycle Time Charts app users, but it’s big news for the Agile Reports and Gadgets users, as they get one more Jira gadget in their toolset.

December 2, 2024

How to calculate velocity in Jira: velocity in Scrum vs. velocity (throughput) in Kanban

It is a tale about how four powerful velocity charts for Scrum and Kanban transform any Jira dashboard into a performance analysis powerhouse, giving you deep insights into team and organizational patterns you never knew existed.