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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.

September 23, 2024

Advanced cycle time chart: slay the bottlenecks and defeat waiting time

We received a lot of feedback on the built-in Jira charts for cycle time tracking until we thought, "Hey, why don’t we create an Atlassian Marketplace app that would finally give teams what they need?" And this is how we developed the Cycle Time Chart Gadget.

Individual Velocity is not your enemy: how to track individual velocity in Jira to everyone's benefit

Individual Velocity is a pineapple on pizza of the Agile world. But what if there's a way of using this metric for good?..

Advanced Agile analytics: how to slice and dice your sprints using 10 sprint metrics + breakdown combo

We all need a health check from time to time. But imagine if the doctor tried to assess your entire health with a single basic thermometer. Yet, many companies still rely on just two metrics for their sprint checkup: Initial Commitment and Completed Work.

Olexiy Artemenko

Agile Reports and Gadgets and Velocity Chart Major Update: New Tools for Advanced Agile Analytics

Let's break down the new features in Agile Reports and Gadgets (ARG) 7.0 and Velocity Chart Gadget (VEL) 6.0. In these latest versions, we released tools like Sprint Breakdown and Benchmarking to help your team manage agile projects more effectively.

Olexiy Artemenko

Enhanced individual velocity charts: custom assignee fields in Jira

The new feature of the Broken Build’s Velocity Chart gives you an x-ray vision of individual velocity. Now, you can clearly see who does what and how it impacts overall team performance. So, less stumbling in the dark, more walking in the park.

Embrace the dark side: Broken Build apps now feature dark mode

Discover Broken Build's new Jira dark mode in 'Agile Reports and Gadgets' and 'Velocity Chart Gadget'.