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Agile scheduling. Planning by sprint.

Agile scheduling. Planning by sprint.

    Plan work using Jira sprints instead of task dates. Agile Scheduling automatically positions tasks according to the sprint they belong to, making it ideal for Scrum teams.

    What is Agile Scheduling?

    Agile Scheduling uses Jira Scrum boards and sprint dates to build your Gantt chart.

    Instead of manually assigning start and end dates to tasks, Gantt Suite automatically schedules them based on the start and end dates of their assigned sprint.

    This planning mode is designed for teams that manage their work using Jira Scrum boards.

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    When to use Agile Scheduling

    Agile Scheduling is recommended when:

    • Your team follows the Scrum framework.

    • Work is planned using Jira sprints.

    • Sprint dates define your project timeline.

    • You want the Gantt chart to stay synchronized with your sprint plan.

    Standard Scheduling vs. Agile Scheduling

    Standard Scheduling

    Agile Scheduling

    Standard Scheduling

    Agile Scheduling

    Uses Jira projects

    Uses Jira Scrum boards

    Uses task start and end dates

    Uses sprint start and end dates

    Tasks can be scheduled manually

    Tasks follow their assigned sprint

    Suitable for traditional project planning

    Designed for Scrum teams

    Note: In Agile Scheduling, Task Start and Task End fields are not required. Task dates are calculated automatically from the sprint dates.

    How task scheduling works

    When a task is assigned to a sprint:

    • The task start date is set to the sprint start date.

    • The task finish date is set to the sprint end date.

    • Moving the task to another sprint automatically updates its position on the Gantt chart.

    Because the schedule is driven by sprint assignments, there is no need to manually adjust task dates.

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    Sprint markers

    When Agile Scheduling is enabled, sprint boundaries are displayed on the timeline as Sprint Markers, making it easy to see where each sprint begins and ends.

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    If preferred, sprint markers can be hidden through User Settings.

    Moving tasks between sprints

    You can quickly move tasks between sprints directly from the Gantt chart.

    To move a task:

    • Right-click the task and select Move to Sprint, or

    • Use the Actions column in the task table.

    Note: Tasks can be moved only to Active or Future sprints.

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    Requirements

    Before enabling Agile Scheduling, ensure that:

    • A Scrum board is configured in Jira.

    • Sprints have defined start and end dates.

    • Issues are assigned to sprints.

    • The selected Scrum board contains the issues you want to display in the chart.

    Best practices

    • Use Agile Scheduling only for Scrum-based projects.

    • Keep sprint dates up to date in Jira, as they determine the task schedule.

    • Plan work by assigning tasks to sprints rather than manually changing task dates.

    • Use Sprint Markers to quickly visualize sprint boundaries and release cadence.

    • Combine Agile Scheduling with Scenarios to safely evaluate alternative sprint plans before applying changes to Jira.