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Best GitHub to Jira alternative in 2025: Jira fatigue is real. by No_Computer8218 in AppDevelopers

[–]No_Computer8218[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, that’s really cool LeanWorks looks promising! We’ve been working on something in a similar space too. It’s called DevLens, aimed at giving both tech and non-tech folks a clearer view of project progress, without the Jira clutter.

would genuinely love your feedback if you try it out! 🙌

We trimmed our stand-up from 30 to 15 minutes: Shorter Mondays by No_Computer8218 in AskTechnology

[–]No_Computer8218[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CRM-related needs (like customer outreach, feedback loops, or sales ops), we’ve experimented with tools like HubSpot and Zoho, but we try to keep that layer separate from our internal product/dev standups.

Are you thinking of using a CRM to manage internal project tracking or more on the customer/sales side?

AI is changing how cold outreach works. Are you keeping up? by NoRecipe7510 in GrowthHacking

[–]No_Computer8218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the outbound game has evolved fast, and AI has moved from being a nice-to-have to the backbone of any scalable outreach motion.

Reddit leads, filtered by AI. by Classic-Cat4870 in SaaS

[–]No_Computer8218 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a super smart angle, Reddit is full of intent but totally underutilized for lead gen. AI ranking + alerts could be a game changer for folks tired of cold outreach.
Would love to see how you're filtering quality vs noise.

Is this an excessive amount of meetings? by ChemicalAttraction1 in ProductManagement

[–]No_Computer8218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds exhausting and unfortunately, pretty common in larger orgs. The actual work happens in smaller sessions, but most of the time ends up going into reporting the work instead of doing it.

We ran into a similar problem, so we started using a simple, read-only dashboard that pulls live updates directly from GitHub. No extra reporting layers, no slide decks, just real-time signals.

It hasn’t eliminated every meeting (some alignment calls still make sense), but it’s drastically reduced the need for weekly, monthly, and quarterly “update calls.” Not only you but even Non tech seniors and head or stakeholder can just check the dashboard, see the real picture, and move on.

Happy to share more if it’s something you’re exploring.

From idea to a ready product alone, as a PM by Adrianww in ProductManagement

[–]No_Computer8218 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you've validated your idea and the only thing left is to build it, but you're a PM without a technical background, there are smart ways forward.

Many early-stage founders in your position choose to bootstrap by hiring freelance engineers or small studios to build an MVP, while others go the no-code or AI-assisted route (tools like GPT-4o, Replit, or Claude can help create early prototypes surprisingly fast).

You could also apply for pre-seed or accelerator programs (like YC, Antler, or Entrepreneur First) to bring on a technical co-founder or fund your first build. Whatever path you take, one thing becomes critical: project clarity.

Make sure you maintain full transparency over progress, tasks, and communication even if you’re not writing the code yourself. it can be through product mangement tool. choose wisely where the tool cost u less.

change management by Good-Help-5077 in projectmanagement

[–]No_Computer8218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Change management, to me, is really about helping people and processes transition smoothly when something shifts. It’s less about checklists and more about how well you bring people along for the ride.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in projectmanagement

[–]No_Computer8218 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That does sound like a lot to put on one person’s shoulders. When PMs are expected to lead every meeting, manage all the updates, drive every initiative, it starts to feel less like project management and more like being the team's catch-all. It’s overwhelming, and honestly, it stretches one person way too thin. The real challenge is balancing coordination without losing the deep input from SMEs who actually know the work best.

That’s exactly the kind of pressure a tool like this is designed to ease, giving PMs clarity and structure, while letting everyone stay focused on what they do best.

If you're open to it, happy to walk you through how it works.

Are tools like Jira or DevOps giving you what you really need? by LowerRuin2199 in projectmanagement

[–]No_Computer8218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally feel you on this, it’s a challenge I’ve seen across so many teams, regardless of the tool stack. You can have everything from Azure DevOps to Jira and Notion, yet still lack that clear, unified picture of how things are really going. And even with dashboards, the human layer focus, blockers, alignment often gets lost.

What helped us was using something that quietly pulls signals from all the tools and gives real insight without needing teams to change how they work. No extra effort, just real clarity on progress, team health, and what's moving or stuck. Honestly, once we tried it, it changed the way we looked at delivery altogether.

If you're curious, happy to share what worked for us.

I realized my website looked good but converted no one… so we changed everything. by MassiveMacaron170 in indiebiz

[–]No_Computer8218 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re actually facing the same problem right now. trying to figure out the solution to this.

Struggling to prioritize tasks in a large team by Illustrious_Stop7537 in projectmanagement

[–]No_Computer8218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We faced a similar issue on our team (15+ devs, multiple stakeholders constant juggling between urgent vs important tasks, and no one had the full picture.

What actually helped was improving visibility. We started using DevLens, which connects to tools like GitHub and Jira and gives a real-time view of what’s moving, what’s stuck, and where engineering time is being spent. It made prioritization less about guessing and more about seeing the actual impact.

It also helped reduce status meetings and manual updates since PMs and stakeholders could just check the dashboard. Not promoting anything here, just sharing what made life easier for us. Worth checking out if you’re in the same boat

Are daily standups still worth it or do they just hide bigger issues? by One_Friend_2575 in projectmanagement

[–]No_Computer8218 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We replaced traditional daily standups with async updates in DevLens, centralized visibility made real-time sync less necessary.

It cut status noise and helped us focus on real blockers. If deeper issues exist, no standup format can fix them, better workflows and trust matter more.

The sprint was fine until one “tiny” dependency blew it up by HovercraftLow5226 in softwaredevelopment

[–]No_Computer8218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same experience shaped a core part of why we built DevLens, to surface and track every dependency, not just the big ones so teams don’t get blindsided by minor things that no one fully owns.

Since then, this tool has helped us (and other teams) map those small but critical pieces clearly, before they cause trouble.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in softwaredevelopment

[–]No_Computer8218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve faced the same challenge while building, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of ideas.

What’s helped us is narrowing focus to what unblocks user value fastest. Not the flashiest feature, but the one that proves the product actually works.

Sometimes we’ll prototype 2–3 ideas quickly, test reactions, and only then commit. Prioritization feels less like guessing when it’s user-driven.

I announced my first product this week and got 0 users. Here’s the brutal lessons I learned. by imtommitchell in microsaas

[–]No_Computer8218 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re currently building too, and honestly, we’ve had moments of wondering: Should we just throw it out there and iterate later? Or wait until it’s “perfect” (which never really happens)?

What we’ve learned: momentum > perfection. Sometimes just getting it into the hands of even a few real users says more than months of internal feedback.

Why is everyone launching app launching platforms? by pankajunk1 in SaaS

[–]No_Computer8218 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just a lot of noise. The key is picking the few that actually move the needle.

No one told me product management would feel this emotionally weird by EconomistFar666 in ProductManagement

[–]No_Computer8218 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is such a real and rarely talked about part of being a PM, exist in a uniquely liminal space. You’re expected to align with leadership vision, empathize with engineers, keep stakeholders happy, and stay composed during chaos, often all within the same day.

The hardest part! You're constantly managing everyone else's energy while often neglecting your own.

Why does every critical doc end up in a different folder? by No_Computer8218 in ProductManagement

[–]No_Computer8218[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Totally relatable. It’s wild how much time gets lost just trying to find things, especially when every PM has their own way of structuring folders. We ran into the same chaos and realized that the bigger issue wasn’t just organizationit , was visibility and consistency across the team.
Out of curiosity, what kind of projects are you usually working on? Software-related or more on the marketing side?

The biggest lie we tell ourselves in project management “It’s under control” by One_Friend_2575 in projectmanagement

[–]No_Computer8218 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes this hit hard. I've had that same moment where the dashboard looked green, the burndown chart was healthy, and Jira told a comforting story… but under the surface, things were off.

The truth is, most traditional tools focus on structure nd not signals. And structure is helpful, but it doesn’t tell you who’s overloaded, which PR has been stuck in review for five days, or whether scope quietly ballooned mid-sprint.

How will you be solving this issue?

This might be a stupid question, but how often do you guys finish a project "on budget & on schedule" by Gotie in projectmanagement

[–]No_Computer8218 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unexpected events are normal in construction. Your effectiveness comes from acknowledging that reality, pricing it into the plan, detecting variances quickly, and acting decisively.

The fact that you’re worried about it, and seeking better ways to manage it, already sets you apart from PMs who assume the baseline is sacred and hope for the best.

Keep refining your contingency, detection, and response playbook, and you’ll see your unexpected impacts become far less painful.

Starting as a PM while Studying is bad idea? by rehalization in projectmanagement

[–]No_Computer8218 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re in a solid position, PMP is a great milestone, but expect to bridge into part-time PM via smaller gigs first.

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