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How do we get more value from Linear?

  1. Linear Team Setup Playbook

    Shape teams, give Triage an owner, set cycles, and let pull requests move issue status, so the board stays accurate without anyone chasing updates.

    IncludesTeam, Triage, cycle, and GitHub automation settings, plus the checks to run each week

    1. Before workTriage and scope the issue
    2. During workLink the branch and pull request
    3. Before mergeReview, then let the merge close it
    • Issue Tracking
    • Developer Workflow

  2. Delegating Linear Issues to Coding Agents

    Route each kind of issue to one agent, write issues an agent can finish, set guidance and access, cap AI credit spend, and keep human review as the merge gate.

    IncludesAgent choice table and delegation checklist

    • Agentic Development
    • Engineering Automation

  3. Jira to Linear Migration Checklist

    Decide what to import, pilot with Jira Sync, map what Linear leaves out, and cut over on one date without stopping work.

    IncludesMigration plan and go or no-go criteria

    • Engineering Management
    • Team Workspace

  4. Linear Security, Data & Admin Checklist

    Pick the data region, review AI subprocessors, scope what agents and apps can reach, and match SAML, SCIM, and audit needs to a plan.

    IncludesSecurity review checklist

    • Security
    • Governance

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