Visualize, Track, and Manage Jira Dependencies in Kendis for Atlassian

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Managing dependencies effectively is critical in scaled agile environments to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery of features. Kendis offers a robust solution to visualize, track, and manage dependencies between Jira and Kendis, providing a comprehensive view of inter-team and cross-project dependencies.

Visualizing Dependencies in Kendis

Kendis has a powerful two-way integration with Jira, allowing seamless synchronization of dependencies.

Two-Way Integration with Jira:

Jira to Kendis: Dependencies created in Jira are visualized on the Kendis Program board as lines between teams.

Kendis to Jira: Dependencies created in Kendis are reflected in Jira, ensuring consistency and real-time updates across both platforms 

Visualizing Dependencies :

How to use Dependencies on Kendis Board connected to Jira 

Program Board: On the Kendis Program board, dependencies are shown as lines connecting different teams or work items, providing a clear visual representation of how work is interconnected.

Customization: You can sort dependencies by various criteria such as link type, team, sprint, responsible person, or Jira project, enabling you to focus on what matters most.

Tracking Dependencies

To effectively manage dependencies, tracking their status and progress is essential. In the dependency management area it is possible to:

1. Dependency Sort and Filter:

• By Link Type: Sort dependencies by specific link types (e.g., blocks, relates to) to understand the nature of the dependencies.
  
  
• By Team: Filter dependencies by team to see how different teams are interconnected and identify potential bottlenecks.
  
  
• By Sprint: View dependencies by sprint to ensure that all necessary dependencies are addressed within the sprint timeline.
  
  
• By Responsible Person: Assign and track dependencies by the person responsible for managing them, ensuring accountability.
  
  
• By Jira Project: Manage dependencies across multiple Jira projects to maintain a holistic view of project interdependencies

1. Real-Time Updates:
   
   
   • Automatic Synchronization: Any changes in dependencies in Jira are automatically reflected in Kendis and vice versa, providing real-time updates and reducing manual effort.

Managing Dependencies

Effective management of dependencies ensures smooth project execution:

1. Setup in Kendis:

• Integrate Jira with Kendis: Ensure your Jira instance is integrated with Kendis. This can be done via the Kendis settings where you can configure the Jira integration.
  
  
• Import Jira Data: Import your Jira epics, stories, and tasks into Kendis, including any existing dependencies.
  
  
• Create Dependencies: In Kendis, you can create new dependencies by linking work items. These dependencies will be reflected back in Jira.

2. Utilize Program Board:

• Visual Overview: Use the Kendis Program board to get a visual overview of all dependencies. This helps in identifying and resolving issues proactively.
  
  
• Dependency Management: Manage dependencies directly on the Program board. You can click on the dependency lines to get more details, update statuses, and assign responsible persons.
  
  

3. Custom Views and Reports:

• Customized Views: Create custom views in Kendis to focus on specific types of dependencies or team interactions.
  
  
• Reports: Generate reports to track the status and progress of dependencies. Use these reports in Scrum of Scrums or other coordination meetings to keep everyone aligned.

Conclusion

Kendis provides a powerful platform for visualizing, tracking, and managing dependencies in Jira. By leveraging the two-way integration and robust visualization tools, teams can ensure that dependencies are handled efficiently, reducing risks and enhancing collaboration. Whether you are a Release Train Engineer, Product Manager, or Project Manager, Kendis equips you with the tools to manage dependencies effectively across your agile release train.