Jira is a project management tool that you may have heard about if you’ve dabbled in the field. If you’ve used Jira before, you may have come across templates that made you smile or frown. We’ll tell you how to make the most of Jira Templates.

Jira templates are like IKEA instructions. Sometimes they’re easy to understand, and sometimes it feels like trying to decipher an ancient scroll. It sorts projects with ease, even if you don’t have a Ph.D. It can be very confusing at its worst.

Imagine that you have just been given a new task. You’re looking at a blank Jira page as the clock ticks. What do you do? You can use a template to help you. These tools are magical. They help standardize workflows and ensure (oh, sorry, I meant to say make sure!) These magical tools help standardize workflows, ensure (whoops, I meant make sure!) consistency across projects and save a lot of time.

Now templates are available in different flavors. It’s not a good idea to use a template that is one size fits all. The possibilities are endless. Agile templates, Scrum Boards, Kanban Boards–the options are limitless. Each has its own functionalities, benefits and sometimes annoyances.

Jira templates are like a favorite playlist for Agile enthusiasts. Have a sprint approaching? Scrum breaks your backlog down into manageable sprints, and allows you to track progress as if you were a hawk watching its prey. Kanban is the template for you if you prefer a steady flow. Visualizing your tasks on the board ensures that nothing gets missed.

Here’s an expert tip: Keep things simple! You may be tempted to include every feature you can think of in your template. Refrain from adding extras. A messy template is just as useful as chocolate teapot. Keep it simple. Your future self will be grateful.

Have you heard about Jira’s bug-tracking templates? These templates are like a Swiss Army Knife. This template is perfect for tech teams that need to stay on top of bugs, but don’t want to get bogged down in the details. Next time your developers are sighing at the mention another bug report send them this template. This template is a lifesaver.

There’s still more. There are many task management templates available. These templates are ideal for small tasks and large projects. These templates help you prioritize tasks, delegate your work and streamline communication. Imagine a world in which you no longer have to search through a sea of emails for the latest updates.

Jira templates provide some order on the organizational front. Remember the sticky notes that were all over your desk when you were a kid? These templates are a digital version of the old sticky notes, but they’re much less messy. Dashboards make it appear as if you have everything under control. These dashboards can give the impression that you have everything under control, even on days where your life is hanging by a thin thread.

Do not take my word. Try customizing your templates. Have you ever tried customizing one for your team? You can add a little hot sauce to an otherwise bland dish and everything becomes exciting. You can automate mundane tasks, adjust workflows and add custom fields. Do you find yourself doing repetitive tasks? Automate your repetitive tasks.

My friend used to spend half of his day manually updating the Jira board. He was introduced to template automation and, guess what? Now he spends his lunch breaks enjoying the time he used to spend manually updating his Jira board. These templates aren’t only tools, they can save your life. They bring order into chaos. They liberate mental space.

Don’t forget to include user permissions in your discussion. Templates are pre-configured with permission schemes. These settings ensure that the correct people can access the information. There’s nothing worse than your important data being in the hands someone who is as confused as a bag full of marbles.

Friends, that’s all there is to it. Jira templates don’t only save time; they also keep you sane. Mix, match and customize them to fit your style. You’ll be glad you did!