Why Most Teams Still Fail at Jira: with Fun Man Andy
Think JIRA is just a tool for techies and micro-managers? Think again. In this episode, we dive headfirst into all the myths, mistakes, and mindset shifts that make or break your team’s productivity, with special guest “Fun Man” Andy - yes, the real deal from Fun Inc.🔑 Takeaways:・ Reinventing the wheel in JIRA is a common issue.・ User experience can be negatively impacted by constant UI changes.・ The terminology used in tools like JIRA can affect user adoption.・ Non-technical teams can benefit from using JIRA with the right approach.・ Agile methodologies are essential for evaluating tool effectiveness.・ Making work fun involves aligning people, processes, and products.・ Regular retrospectives are crucial for continuous improvement.・ Content quality can be assessed by the creator's credibility and following.・ Metrics should inspire actionable change to be relevant.・ Integration of tools should focus on where teams naturally work.✨ Perfect for: JIRA admins, Atlassian power users, Enterprise managers, Agile teams, HR and Marketing leaders, and anyone ready to challenge the status quo.
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This Meeting Could’ve Been an Email - How to Fix Broken Meetings for Good
Tired of long, pointless meetings that waste your time? You’re not alone.In this episode of Atlassian Everything, we sit down with Atlassian's own Mark Cruth to talk about:· Why most meetings fail (and cost you money)· The 3 biggest meeting mistakes teams make· How to run standups and sprint planning that actually help· When to cancel a meeting and send a Loom instead· How Atlassian uses Jira + Confluence to align without endless calls· Our favorite meeting automations and AI tipsThis one is for project managers, team leads, and anyone drowning in invites.✅ Make your meetings fewer, faster, and actually useful💡 Learn how async tools like Loom and Jira can save hours every week🔥 Real tips from real teams that get it done
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Jira Admin Secrets: How to Fix the Mess You Didn’t Know You Had
Is your Jira instance secretly a mess? 😬You’re not alone — and you’re probably missing out on powerful tools, better performance, and serious time savings.In this episode of Atlassian Everything, we sit down with Jimmy Seddon, a seasoned Jira admin with over a decade of experience managing Atlassian tools at scale. From 900 custom fields to hidden analytics goldmines, Jimmy shares the lessons every team needs to hear — but most learn the hard way.🔍 What you'll learn:✅ The biggest mistakes Jira admins make (and how to avoid them)✅ How to clean up your instance without breaking everything✅ What features you're paying for — but not using✅ Why enterprise teams really need more than one admin✅ And yes… the future of Data Center 😱
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Surviving Jira: Straight from a Battle-Tested Admin
🐝 Join the buzz! – Share your insights on our podcast 🔗 https://bit.ly/424LEUcLooking to unlock the secrets of efficient project management in Jira? 🚀 In this interview, John Funk, an expert in Jira and Atlassian products, shares his journey from being a Jira admin at Dave Ramsey Solutions to founding his own consulting business. Learn how implementing Kanban boosted project turnaround times, the importance of a unified workflow, and why community support was key to his success. Plus, get his thoughts on Atlassian's evolution, automation, and what’s next for the company! Don't miss it!
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It’s a Battle of Collaboration Tools - Are You on the Right Side?
🐝 Join the buzz! – Share your insights on our podcast 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hp1ePZ❌ Not all collaboration tools are created equal. Whether you’re using Jira, Confluence, Slack, or Teams, the way your team works depends on the tools you choose. In this session, we break down the strengths and weaknesses of each, explore how AI is reshaping the way we collaborate, and help you decide if you're on the winning side of the battle. Are your tools working for you—or against you?
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