Here’s how to do it:
- On your 'Issues' page, click 'Display' to create a custom view in Linear.
- Click 'Grouping' to organize issues by status, assignee, or cycle.
- Click 'Set default for everyone' to save changes.
- Click 'Save' to confirm.
Here’s how to do it:
Custom views transform how your team processes work by creating shared mental models of project status. When everyone sees issues grouped the same way, discussions become more efficient because you're literally looking at the same picture.
Beyond organization, custom views act as passive communication tools—team members instantly understand priorities and workload distribution without asking questions. This reduces the constant "what should I work on next?" conversations and helps newer team members quickly grasp how work flows through your organization.