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Generic Resources in TeamBoard TimePlanner are flexible placeholders used for task planning and resource management. They can represent non-physical entities (e.g., virtual team members, placeholders for unassigned work) or physical assets (e.g., equipment, tools), which providing flexible placeholders used for task planning and resource management.

They help managers:

  • Optimize workflows by scheduling tasks without specific assigneesaffecting workload metrics.

  • Early-stage project planning by enabling flexibility in assigning tasks for virtual resources.

  • Maintain efficiency by preventing resource interruption while executing project delays.

  • Support flexibility for quick and easy task reassignment as projects progress.

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Only Jira admin/ App admin/ Team admin can create Generic Resource directly in Team Board.

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2. Create in the Generic Resource page

  • Navigate to the Resources tab → Select the Generic Resources tab.

  • Click the +Create button to create a new Generic Resource.

  • Fill in the Name (required) and Skills (optional) → Click Add to finalize the creation.

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  • Select Delete from the dropdown menu → When deleting a Generic Resource, you will be prompted to choose from the following options:

    • Reassign: Select a new assignee to transfer any tasks currently assigned to the generic resource (Refer to this guide to explore Reassign Tasks from Generic Resources to Members)

    • Delete: Permanently delete the generic resource without reassigning tasks.

    • Discard: Cancel the deletion process.

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LEARN MORE: Planning with Generic Resources