Best Practices for Mapping Workstreams

Map Your Workstreams in DevStride

DevStride is designed to streamline portfolio management and team collaboration. Mapping your workstreams effectively is crucial for maintaining organization and ensuring that all tasks are tracked and managed efficiently. Here's how you can get started:

Accessing Your Workstreams

Login to DevStride: Enter your credentials on the DevStride login page to access your dashboard.

Navigate to Workstreams: On the left-hand side panel, find and click on the "Workstreams" view under the "PERSONAL" section.

Creating a New Workstream

Initiate New Workstream: Click on the green "New Workstream" button in the top right corner of the workstreams section.

Fill Out Workstream Details: Provide a name for your workstream and any other required details in the popup dialogue. Click 'Save New Workstream' to establish your new workstream.

Organizing Workstreams

Core Workstreams: Core workstreams are listed on the main panel. They represent the main areas of focus within your organization or project.

Adding a Core Workstream: To add a core workstream, click on the "New Workstream" button next to the "CORE WORKSTREAMS" header.

Workstream Categories: Within each core workstream, you can create categorized sub-streams to further organize your tasks. Examples include "Meetings", "General", and "Security Documentation".

Managing Workstream Items

Viewing Items: Under the "ITEMS" section, you will see a list of tasks or items that are associated with the selected workstream.

Adding an Item: To add a new item, click on the "Add Item" button. Fill out the item details such as title, description, due date, and assignees. You can also add an item by clicking on the "New Item" button next to the "New Workstream" button or pressing "i" on your keyboard. Name your item to reflect the specific function or project aspect it represents.

Editing an Item: Click on an existing item to open its details. Here you can edit the item's information or mark it as complete.

Navigating Between Workstreams

Selecting a Workstream: Click on any workstream on the left sidebar to view its details.

Expanding a Workstream: Click on the "down arrow icon" next to a workstream name to expand it and see its substreams and items.

Filtering and Sorting: Use the "Filters" and "Sort" options at the top of the main panel to customize the view of your workstreams according to your preference.