Tasks
Break work into bite-size pieces with clear owners and due dates.
Stay on track
Document what needs to be done by when and who needs to do it, so you never miss a beat.
Simplify approvals
Create approval tasks so teammates can sign off with a single click.
One record, across teams
Track the same task in multiple projects, no duplication required.
Keep every piece of work on track
Describe the work
Format the task description however you want, and add attachments to give everyone the context they need.
Set a due date
Select a specific day and time, or a date range for ongoing work.
Choose who’s responsible
Assign your task to one person, so there’s no confusion about who should do what.
Create clarity across the organization
Break it into pieces
Create subtasks—tasks within a task—to outline work with multiple steps or contributors.
Identify blockers
Mark a task as waiting on another task, and automatically notify assignees when they’re unblocked.
Streamline approvals
Let stakeholders approve, reject, or request changes on a task with a single click.
Align teams around ongoing work
Create a single work record
Add tasks to multiple projects, so different teams can track work their way.
Loop in teammates
Add collaborators to your task so they get notified when it’s updated, and communicate with them directly in comments.
Plan how to work together
Create templates for common task types, from work requests to meeting action items.
Put it all together
Tasks are just the start. Use them with Asana’s other project management features to get more done with less effort.
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Industry
Media
With the clarity created by Asana, you can easily highlight who’s responsible for a task and involve team members to get feedback. The milestones and deadlines encourage people to execute faster.
Alexey Baranov
CIO at TheSoul Publishing
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