# Explore Asana Task & Project Management Features

> Track work from start to finish with Asana’s project and task management features, so every team stays in sync and on schedule to hit their goals.

Source: https://asana.com/features/project-management

When you’re moving this fast as an organization, it’s important to be on the same page and have a centralized tool to hold people accountable.

Asana lets us bring project management to the entire organization without the need for much education, because the platform is so easy to use. Junior specialists work perfectly in Asana, and executives do the same.

#### Get it done with these features

Deliver on your most important work, no matter how many teams or steps are involved. From project planning to prioritizing day-to-day tasks, we’ve got you covered.

- [Projects](/features/project-management/projects)

Organize tasks and tackle work together in a shared hub.

- [See projects](/features/project-management/projects)

- [Project views](/features/project-management/project-views)

See your work as a list, calendar, timeline, Gantt chart, or Kanban board.

- [See project views](/features/project-management/project-views)

- [Tasks](/features/project-management/tasks)

Break work into bite-size pieces with clear owners and due dates.

- [See tasks](/features/project-management/tasks)

- [Custom fields](/features/project-management/custom-fields)

Add labels to tasks so you can sort, filter, and automatically report on work.

- [See custom fields](/features/project-management/custom-fields)

- [Status updates](/features/project-management/status-updates)

Craft project updates in minutes with time-saving automations.

- [See status updates](/features/project-management/status-updates)

- [Inbox](/features/project-management/inbox)

Get automatic updates about work that matters to you, and filter out the rest.

- [See inbox](/features/project-management/inbox)

- [My tasks](/features/project-management/my-tasks)

See all your assignments in one place, so you can prioritize what’s next.

- [See my tasks](/features/project-management/my-tasks)

- [Home](/features/project-management/home)

It’s all here. Jump right in with an overview of your most important work.

- [See home](/features/project-management/home)

- [Mobile and desktop apps](/features/project-management/mobile-desktop-apps)

Take Asana from your door to your desk without missing a beat.

- [See Asana apps](/features/project-management/mobile-desktop-apps)

- [Time tracking](/features/resource-management/time-tracking)

Measure how much time you’re spending on work, so you can correctly budget the time you need.

- [See time tracking](/features/resource-management/time-tracking)

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#### Turn conversations into coordinated work

Asana AI connectors are the bridge between your big ideas and the work that brings them to life. Kick off projects and organize next steps directly in your go-to AI apps.

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- [Read more](/resources/ai-connectors)

#### Connect your tools

Asana integrates with 270+ apps, so you can stay in sync, even when teams use different tools.

- [Explore all apps](/apps)

- [Explore all apps](/apps)

#### Gmail

Turn emails into actionable, trackable tasks in Asana without leaving your Gmail inbox.

- [See integration](/apps/google-gmail)

#### Google Drive

Easily attach Google Drive files to tasks in Asana, and receive comment notifications to keep teams and work connected.

- [See integration](/apps/google-drive)

#### Google Chat

Get notified and take action on Asana tasks right from Google Chat.

- [See integration](/apps/google-drive)

#### Google Calendar

Use Asana rules to automatically schedule events on your calendar.

- [See integration](/apps/google-calendar)

#### Microsoft Teams

Connect your team’s conversations to actionable items in Asana.

- [See integration](/apps/microsoft)

#### Microsoft Outlook

Turn emails into trackable, actionable work with Asana for Outlook.

- [See integration](/apps/outlook)

#### Slack

Turn ideas, work requests, and action items from Slack into trackable tasks and comments in Asana.

- [See integration](/apps/slack)

#### Zoom

Make meetings actionable with tasks, action items, and searchable transcripts in Asana.

- [See integration](/apps/zoom)

#### Loom

Embed Loom videos in Asana and to bring your projects to life. Loom videos help you add personality, context, and clarity to your Project Overview.

- [See integration](/apps/loom)

#### Workplace

Turn conversations into actionable tasks, manage team projects, and coordinate work.

- [See integration](/apps/workplace)

#### Gmail

Turn emails into actionable, trackable tasks in Asana without leaving your Gmail inbox.

- [See integration](/apps/google-gmail)

#### Google Drive

Easily attach Google Drive files to tasks in Asana, and receive comment notifications to keep teams and work connected.

- [See integration](/apps/google-drive)

#### Google Chat

Get notified and take action on Asana tasks right from Google Chat.

- [See integration](/apps/google-drive)

#### Google Calendar

Use Asana rules to automatically schedule events on your calendar.

- [See integration](/apps/google-calendar)

#### Microsoft Teams

Connect your team’s conversations to actionable items in Asana.

- [See integration](/apps/microsoft)

#### Microsoft Outlook

Turn emails into trackable, actionable work with Asana for Outlook.

- [See integration](/apps/outlook)

#### Slack

Turn ideas, work requests, and action items from Slack into trackable tasks and comments in Asana.

- [See integration](/apps/slack)

#### Loom

Embed Loom videos in Asana and to bring your projects to life. Loom videos help you add personality, context, and clarity to your Project Overview.

- [See integration](/apps/loom)

#### Zoom

Make meetings actionable with tasks, action items, and searchable transcripts in Asana.

- [See integration](/apps/zoom)

#### Workplace

Turn conversations into actionable tasks, manage team projects, and coordinate work.

- [See integration](/apps/workplace)

#### Connect your tools

- [Explore all apps](/apps)

#### Nucleus Research: Cut project time in half with Asana

In this independent study, learn how Asana can reduce the time it takes to complete a project by 50%, minimize project errors by up to 90%, and more.

- [Get the insights](/resources/nucleus-research)

- [Get the insights](/resources/nucleus-research)

#### Go deeper

#### Goals and reporting

Connect daily work to company-wide objectives, and track progress in real time.

- [See goals and reporting](/features/goals-reporting)

#### Resource management

Know what your team is working on and quickly shift resources to your most important priorities.

- [See resource management](/features/resource-management)

#### Workflow automation

Build streamlined processes with a few clicks, and save your team hours.

- [See workflow automation](/features/workflow-automation)

#### Admin and security

Scale with confidence and keep your company’s work safe.

- [See admin and security](/features/admin-security)

#### Still have questions? We have answers.

#### What plans include Asana’s project management features?

The plans that include Asana's project management features are all plans, including Personal. Project management features—including tasks, boards, timeline, and status updates—are available on all plans.

#### What types of project views are available?

The types of project views available in Asana include list, board (Kanban), calendar, timeline (Gantt), and home/task views to match different workflows.

#### Can I switch between views on the same project?

You can switch between views on the same project seamlessly. You can toggle between list, board, timeline, and calendar for a project with one click.

#### How do dependencies work in Asana?

Dependencies work in Asana by allowing you to set task dependencies (Blocked by/Blocking) to automate notifications and track workflow order.

#### Can a task belong to multiple projects?

A task can belong to multiple projects in Asana. Tasks can be "multi-homed" in up to 20 projects, maintaining single-point progress across contexts.

#### Are there native mobile and desktop apps?

There are native mobile and desktop apps for Asana. Asana offers desktop (Mac/Windows) and mobile (iOS/Android) apps with full functionality and focus features.

#### What is the Inbox feature?

The Inbox feature in Asana consolidates your task notifications, supports filters, snoozing, and follow-up task creation.

#### How do I create status updates?

To create status updates in Asana, status updates are automated with drag‑and‑drop charts, highlights, and task lists, then sent to your project stakeholders.

#### Can I use rules to automate workflows?

You can use rules to automate workflows in Asana. You can create custom rules to automate task assignments, due-date adjustments, comments, and more.

#### How does the desktop app help with focus?

The desktop app helps with focus by offering Pomodoro-style timers and notification snoozing to minimize distractions while working.

#### How does Asana keep my data safe?

Asana covers essential needs including data security, reliability at scale, compliance with global, regional, and industry regulations, and more. Learn more about [security at Asana](https://asana.com/trust).

#### Which Asana plans include access to the Admin Console?

The Asana plans that include access to the Admin Console are Starter, Advanced, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus plans. It is not included on free plans.

#### How do I access the Admin Console?

To access the Admin Console, Super Admins and Admins can open it via their profile menu in the top-right corner of Asana once logged in.

#### How can I manage members of my organization in the admin console?

The [admin console](https://asana.com/guide/help/premium/admin-console#gl-access-console) lets you view, search, and sort every member of your organization in one place. You can also: 
- Add new members to your organization. 
- Deactivate members, or restore users who were deactivated in the past. 
- See the number of members, guests, pending invites, and available seats. 
- Export membership data to a CSV.

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#### Transform the way you work with Asana

#### Project management

Track work from start to finish, so every team stays in sync and on schedule to hit their goals.

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#### Increase visibility

#### Stay in sync on work with a single shared hub

Keep teams accountable by organizing projects and tasks in one place. Give everyone visibility into the work they need to do and the steps to get there.

- [Projects](/features/project-management/projects)

- [Tasks](/features/project-management/tasks)

- [Status updates](/features/project-management/status-updates)

#### Spot blockers

#### Check and correct project performance

Get a bird’s-eye view with five project views and custom labels for each task. Spot blockers, report on progress, and keep work running smoothly.

- [Project views](/features/project-management/project-views)

- [Custom fields](/features/project-management/custom-fields)

- [Time tracking](/features/resource-management/time-tracking)

#### Improve productivity

#### Prioritize and organize daily work

Keep everyone in the loop with automatic updates about new assignments, comments, and more. Individuals can track every task that’s assigned to them in one place, so nothing falls through the cracks.

- [Inbox](/features/project-management/inbox)

- [My tasks](/features/project-management/my-tasks)

- [Home](/features/project-management/home)

Project management
