## Why use Jira for planning?

#### Visualize your work

Break down complex projects into small, manageable pieces. Effortlessly add and adjust work to visualize timing and sequence of different tasks.

#### Easy sharing

Timelines update in real-time as work progresses, making it instantly ready to share with teams, leaders, and stakeholders.

#### Your plan, your style

Whether you're starting from scratch or using a template, you have the freedom to customize your plan on your terms and needs.

## See how your work rolls into company goals

#### COMPARE PLANNING FEATURES

- [Advanced](https://www.atlassian.com/jira/solutions/planning#tab-2c25726b-1602-4ff0-ba39-e5568adeb654)
- [Basic](https://www.atlassian.com/jira/solutions/planning#tab-0daf0634-98a7-4db1-a338-18ee4accc929)

**Plans**, an advanced planning feature in Jira Premium, allows **multiple** teams to collaborate on shared programs or goals.

## Drive cross-functional work with Jira

### Track the big picture

###### COMPARE PLANNING FEATURES

- [Advanced](https://www.atlassian.com/jira/solutions/planning#tab-0854729a-0c05-4cab-80a1-db3b22d5ce6b)
- [Basic](https://www.atlassian.com/jira/solutions/planning#tab-ca7d11c7-9d68-49d0-a074-2431a99f2a25)

### Get ahead of dependencies

###### COMPARE PLANNING FEATURES

- [Advanced](https://www.atlassian.com/jira/solutions/planning#tab-cdd6eeec-3ac3-4e70-8c7d-6d694d4e327d)
- [Basic](https://www.atlassian.com/jira/solutions/planning#tab-b96a94ea-7852-42bc-957f-f027303792b1)

### Align delivery across multiple teams

- [Advanced only](https://www.atlassian.com/jira/solutions/planning#tab-5bc36440-29ba-4ab6-9a42-719565edd5aa)

### Plan with team capacity in mind

- [Advanced only](https://www.atlassian.com/jira/solutions/planning#tab-99652915-b751-4fa4-8470-200515c296f3)

### Envision different scenarios

- [Advanced only](https://www.atlassian.com/jira/solutions/planning#tab-e98165f8-2397-4d62-b725-4cc5086a98e9)

### Release with confidence

- [Advanced only](https://www.atlassian.com/jira/solutions/planning#tab-582f0629-4c0c-4263-b01b-def9f0f9bb65)

## Templates made for planning

Explore Jira’s customizable templates for every type of plan.

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**High-level planning** \
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Plan, track, and report on company-wide efforts, such as a program or initiative.](https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/templates/top-level-planning)

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**Cross-team planning** \
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Schedule and assign work, manage capacity, and track progress across multiple scrum teams.](https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/templates/cross-team-planning)

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**Project management** \
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From organizing tasks to visualizing timelines, enable teams to have a 360 view of project progress.](https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/templates/project-management-templates)

## Planning resources

#### How to use Jira for planning

Tutorials on how to plan work, track progress, and map dependencies.

[View guide](https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/guides/basic-roadmaps/overview)

#### Strategic planning with Jira

Learn the strategic planning framework and how it can help you achieve big goals.

Learn more](https://www.atlassian.com/work-management/strategic-planning)

#### Sprint planning essentials

The essentials to applying scrum methodology in your team's workflows.

[Explore now](https://www.atlassian.com/agile/scrum/sprint-planning)

## Transform the way you work

Where organizations and teams can work as one.

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