Easy Tech TutsHow to Run Scrum and Kanban in the Same Jira Project
By Impran M N
Some organizations have teams that prefer sprint-based planning while others favor continuous flow, and Jira allows both approaches to coexist on the same underlying project. This guide covers setting up Scrum and Kanban boards together.
01Confirm your project setup
Make sure your project's issues are structured in a way that works for both sprint-based and continuous-flow tracking.
02Create a Scrum board
Add a Scrum board filtered to the project or a relevant subset of issues for teams that plan in sprints.
03Create a Kanban board
Add a separate Kanban board, filtered similarly, for teams or workstreams that prefer continuous flow without sprints.
04Adjust filters to avoid overlap issues
Fine-tune each board's filter so the two views show the right slice of work without confusing the whole team.
05Align on shared statuses
Keep the underlying workflow consistent so issues move sensibly regardless of which board a team is viewing them from.
Frequently asked questions
Can two boards really share the same project data?
Yes, boards are just filtered views on top of issue data, so multiple boards can pull from the same project or filter.
Will sprints on the Scrum board affect the Kanban board?
Sprint assignment can influence what appears depending on each board's filter, so it's worth checking how issues flow between the two.
Is this setup common for larger organizations?
Yes, it's a common pattern when different teams within one organization have different planning preferences.
Do I need separate permission schemes for each board?
Boards themselves don't require separate permission schemes, since permissions are typically managed at the project level.
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