Effortless Project Reporting with Jira Board Embeds
A few months ago, Atlassian introduced Smart Link support for Jira dashboards, enabling users to embed dashboards and gadgets directly into Confluence pages. This feature revolutionized the way teams create project reports and updates, eliminating the need for static screenshots. Instead, users could seamlessly integrate live dashboards, offering a dynamic and interactive experience for stakeholders and leadership. This step was pivotal for teams relying on Confluence as the single source of truth, ensuring that project documentation stays in sync with real-time progress.
Now, Atlassian has taken it a step further. Smart Link support has been expanded to Jira project boards and backlogs, adding a new layer of convenience for teams managing projects, conducting capacity planning, and generating reports. No more manual updates or cluttered screenshots — just copy, paste, and customize.
Key Benefits of Embedding Jira Boards and Backlogs into Confluence
Whether you’re working on quarterly planning, tracking daily progress, or keeping stakeholders updated, embedding live Jira boards and backlogs into Confluence can make your workflow smoother and more efficient. Here’s how:
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Real-Time Insights for Stakeholders
Instead of sharing out-of-date screenshots or static reports, embedded Jira boards provide stakeholders with live data. They can interact with the board directly in Confluence, view the latest status, and understand the flow of work without needing access to Jira itself. -
One Central Hub for Project Documentation
By embedding your Jira project boards and backlogs into Confluence, you create a comprehensive hub for project information. Team members and stakeholders can view current tasks, track progress, and read updates or commentary in one place, ensuring alignment across the board. -
Streamlined Reporting Workflows
This feature cuts down on the time spent creating status reports. You no longer need to export data or spend time updating progress manually — the embedded Jira board or backlog will always show up-to-date information. -
Better Capacity and Sprint Planning
Teams using Jira for sprint and capacity planning can now share those views directly in Confluence. This enables easier collaboration, as all the planning data can be accessed from one place, allowing real-time feedback from decision-makers.
Getting Started: How to Embed Jira Boards and Backlogs into Confluence
Here’s how you can leverage this new feature in your reports and project pages:
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Select Your Board or Backlog
Start by heading over to your Jira project board or backlog. Click the 'Share' button at the top-right corner of your screen and select 'Copy link.' -
Embed in Confluence
Navigate to your Confluence page, paste the link, and watch as your board or backlog is automatically embedded. This live view means you won’t need to worry about keeping it updated manually. You can customize the size of the embed and apply filters to focus on specific views of the board or backlog. -
Tailor the Page to Your Needs
Once embedded, you can adjust the settings to suit your reporting needs. You can show or hide different board columns, apply filters for specific teams or sprints, and ensure the view matches the context of your report. -
Collaborate with Ease
After setting up the page, share it with your team and stakeholders. Confluence allows for comments and feedback directly on the page, promoting collaboration and quicker decision-making.
Why This Matters
This new feature simplifies reporting and planning in a way that was previously tedious and time-consuming. Teams now have the ability to present live data, manage expectations, and plan more efficiently. For stakeholders, it offers a transparent view into the work being done, reducing the need for constant updates or explanations. And for teams, it helps consolidate project documentation and live data into one cohesive platform.
Say goodbye to outdated, static reports. With Smart Link embeds, your project updates just became smarter, simpler, and more connected.
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