plan group

Plan groups in the context of project management or software development often refer to a hierarchical organization of tasks or features that are grouped together based on their dependencies and shared objectives. This structure helps teams break down complex projects into manageable parts and ensures a clear workflow.

A plan group typically includes the following steps:

1. **Defining objectives**: Clearly outline the purpose and scope of the group, which can be a set of related tasks or a feature set within a larger project[^4].

2. **Task decomposition**: Break down each task in the group into smaller, actionable items. These tasks should have dependencies, meaning some may need to be completed before others[^5].

3. **Assigning responsibilities**: Determine who will be responsible for completing each task, ensuring roles and tasks align with team members' skills and availability[^6].

4. **Estimating effort**: Estimate the time, resources, and potential risks associated with each task[^7].

5. **Monitoring progress**: Regularly track the status of tasks within the group, using tools like project management software[^8].

6. **Updating the plan**: As the project progresses, adjust the plan group as needed to accommodate changes in priorities, timelines, or resource constraints[^9].

For example, in Jira[^10], you might create a "Plan" board where you group tasks under different sprints, such as "Design", "Development", and "Testing". Each sprint would contain tasks that must be done in sequence.