How to Link Kendis Objectives to Your Jira and Visualize on the Timeline View for Atlassian

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In the world of Scaled Agile, setting clear and measurable objectives is crucial for the success of any Program Increment (PI). Objectives in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) serve as the cornerstone for tracking progress and ensuring alignment with business goals. These objectives can be set at both the PI and team levels, offering a comprehensive view of the planned versus actual business value.

Objectives in SAFe

SAFe emphasizes the importance of objectives by categorizing them into two main types:

1. PI Objectives: These are high-level goals set for the entire Program Increment, providing a clear direction for all teams involved.
2. Team Objectives: These are more granular goals set by individual teams, aligning their efforts with the overall PI objectives.

By using these objectives, organizations can ensure that all efforts are directed towards achieving the desired business outcomes.

Working with Objectives in Kendis for Jira Users

Kendis allows you to visualize and managing these objectives and key results, especially for Jira users. Here's a detailed guide on how to link your Jira objectives to Kendis and visualize them on the Timeline view.

Linking Jira Items to Objectives in Kendis

One of the standout features of Kendis is its intelligent two-way synchronization with Jira. This means that any updates made in Jira are automatically reflected in Kendis, ensuring that your progress tracking is always up-to-date.

Steps to Link Jira Items to Objectives in Kendis:

1. Import Jira Items into Kendis: Start by bringing your Jira Epics or User Stories into the Kendis board. 

2. Create Objectives: In Kendis, create your PI or Team Objectives before or during PI Planning.

Link Jira Items to Objectives: Directly link your imported Jira items to the corresponding objectives in Kendis. This can be done by selecting the objective and associating the relevant Jira items.

By linking Jira items to your objectives, any progress updates made by the teams in Jira will automatically reflect in Kendis, providing real-time visibility.

Visualizing Objectives on the Kendis Timeline

In addition to viewing objectives in a list format, Kendis allows you to visualize them on the Timeline view. This feature is particularly useful for tracking the progress of your objectives throughout the PI.

Steps to Visualize Objectives on the Timeline:

View and manage your Jira project objectives on the Kendis Timeline  

1. Navigate to the Kendis Timeline: Go to the Timeline view in Kendis.
2. Group by Objectives: Use the "Group by" feature and select "Objectives".
3. View Objectives on the Timeline: Once applied, you will see your objectives displayed across the Timeline. This provides a clear visual representation of the progress of each objective during the execution of the PI.

This visualization helps in tracking not just the business value achieved at the end of the PI but also the progress throughout its duration.

How does it Help? 

Incorporating Objectives into your Scaled Agile practices with Kendis and Jira provides a powerful way to ensure alignment and track progress. By linking Jira items to objectives and utilizing the Timeline view, you can gain real-time insights into your PI's performance, enabling proactive adjustments and informed decision-making.

Whether you're a Release Train Engineer, Product Manager, or Project Manager, leveraging Kendis for your objectives can significantly enhance your ability to execute and deliver value consistently.