Asana

Project pain points



Asana is the only work management platform that allows for unlimited reporting against your entire organization's project data in real time.


 

Basic functions

 

Task Management:

  • Easily create tasks, assign them to team members, set due dates, and add details or attachments.
  • Tasks can be organized into projects or sections for better categorization and tracking.

Projects and Workspaces:

  • Create projects for specific teams or initiatives and organize tasks within those projects.
  • Each workspace acts as a separate environment, useful for managing different departments or clients.

Timeline (Gantt Charts):

  • Visualize the progress of tasks over time with a timeline view, helping teams plan and manage dependencies effectively.

Calendar View:

  • See all tasks in a calendar layout to better manage deadlines and timelines for multiple projects.

Collaboration Tools:

  • Team members can comment on tasks, tag others, and share files to foster collaboration and keep communication centralized.

Task Dependencies:

  • Mark tasks as dependent on other tasks, ensuring the correct sequence of work and avoiding bottlenecks.

Custom Fields:

  • Add custom fields to track additional data like priority, status, or any other details that fit your workflow.

Reporting and Dashboards:

  • Create custom dashboards to track progress and view key project metrics with visual charts and graphs.

Automation:

  • Automate repetitive tasks, like task assignments, status updates, or reminders, to save time and reduce manual work.

Integrations:

  • Asana integrates with many other tools like Slack, Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, Dropbox, and many more, making it easy to connect your favorite apps.

Mobile App:

  • Asana has mobile apps available for iOS and Android, allowing you to manage projects on the go.

Forms:

  • Create forms that feed directly into projects, helping collect structured information or requests from internal or external stakeholders.