Structure PPM
بواسطة Tempo Software
Flexible Hierarchies & Visualization: The most praised feature is the ability to arrange Jira issues (from multiple projects) into an unlimited, customized hierarchy. This allows users to create a meaningful, spreadsheet-like overview of their entire portfolio that is not possible with native Jira.
PPM and Portfolio View: It successfully addresses a major limitation of Jira by providing a high-level, unified view to manage projects, programs, and portfolios in one place. It serves as a single source of truth for management activities.
Real-time Data & Reporting: Structures are updated in real-time with live connections to Jira data. Users can use Excel-like formula columns to aggregate data (like progress, costs, or time in status) and produce powerful, real-time reports.
Ease of Use (for PPM): Users find the application easy to use for core project management, monitoring team performance, and managing project status, often calling the spreadsheet-like view intuitive.
Versatility and Methodology: It is highly flexible and accommodates various methodologies (Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, or hybrid), allowing all teams to work together effectively within a single structure.
Complexity and Learning Curve: The power and flexibility of the application can translate into complexity, especially for new users or for those outside the core development team. It may require additional training to navigate the complex structures and formula creation effectively.
Performance at Scale: In very large structures or with extensive data, some users note that Jira can become sluggish or that performance can slow down, impacting the user experience.
Difficulty for General Jira Tasks: For basic Jira tasks like simply creating and managing individual issues (not related to the portfolio view), a large and complex structure can sometimes make Jira feel more challenging to use.
