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Streamline Collaboration with Dedicated Channels in Slack

Create a digital HQ for your team to discuss specific projects and sync messages with Jira.

What’s it handy for?

What’s it handy for?

With Dedicated Channels, you can create a channel in Slack to discuss a specific Jira issue and sync all messages in the channel with the issue you're discussing. Whether you're creating from Jira or Slack, this integration allows for seamless collaboration and ensures everyone is on the same page. This virtual space allows for real-time collaboration, knowledge sharing, and streamlined communication. 

A few uses for this workflow:

  • Streamlined communication: dedicated channels in Slack provide a centralized location for team members to collaborate, share ideas, and discuss specific issues or projects. 
  • Improved organization: Dedicated channels can be customized to meet your team’s needs, creating channels or boards for specific projects or topics. This helps keep conversations organized and ensures team members can easily find relevant information when they need it. 
  • Enhanced knowledge sharing: With a “digital HQ” in slack, team members can easily share knowledge, best practices, and resources with one another. This promotes a culture of learning and collaboration, leading to more effective problem-solving and innovation. 
  • Improved visibility: Slack integration with Jira provides real-time notifications and alerts, ensuring team members to stay up-to-date on project progress and any issues that arise. This helps improve visibility into project status and reduces the risk of miscommunications or missed deadlines. 

To get started:

  • Click the View button on a Jira ticket message in Slack
  • Click the Create Discussion button on the ticket message
  • Update the slack channel name (optional)
  • Click the green Submit button to create your Slack channel
  • Click the Join Discussion button on the Jira ticket
  • Discuss your issue in the new Slack channel

See it in action:

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