# Explore Asana Projects Features & Capabilities > A project is a place to organize tasks for a specific initiative, so you can tackle work together. Learn how to build your own. Source: https://asana.com/features/project-management/projects #### Organize your way Customize project sections and switch between layouts: gantt, list, calendar, board, or timeline. #### Move faster Kick off instantly with project templates, and add automations to reduce manual work. #### Keep work on track Use automatic reporting to see how your project is performing in real-time. - [Templates](/features/workflow-automation/project-task-templates) Standardize your team’s best practices with ready-made guides for projects and tasks. - [See templates](/features/workflow-automation/project-task-templates) - [Tasks](/features/project-management/tasks) Break work into bite-size pieces with clear owners and due dates. - [See tasks](/features/project-management/tasks) - [Project views](/features/project-management/project-views) Organize your work as a list, calendar, timeline, Gantt chart, or Kanban board. - [See project views](/features/project-management/project-views) - [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) - [Rules](/features/workflow-automation/rules) Automate routine tasks to get more done, faster. - [See rules](/features/workflow-automation/rules) - [Forms](/features/workflow-automation/forms) Standardize work requests so your team has the information they need from the start. - [See forms](/features/workflow-automation/forms) - [Status updates](/features/project-management/status-updates) Craft project updates in minutes with time-saving automations. - [See status updates](/features/project-management/status-updates) - [Reporting dashboards](/features/goals-reporting/reporting-dashboards) Uncover the state of your team’s work with real-time data. - [See reporting dashboards](/features/goals-reporting/reporting-dashboards) #### Build your project - [See all features](/features) #### Plan and structure work strategically #### Create sections Organize tasks however you want with custom sections, and add a project icon to set it apart from other work. #### Save your layout Create a template from any project to save your best practices for the future. #### See projects your way Surface the most relevant information for your team by creating multiple custom views within a project. #### Streamline collaboration across teams #### Build your project overview Assign roles, create a project brief, and add resources so everyone is on the same page. #### Manage communications Choose which project members get notified when you add tasks, publish status updates, or send messages. #### Collaborate with external partners Invite people outside your organization to collaborate on projects in Asana. #### Still have questions? We have answers. #### Still have questions? We have answers. #### Should I make a project, task or subtask? It depends on the scope of work, and who’s involved. Let’s break it down:  - **Create a project** for large coordinated efforts with lots of steps and stakeholders, like a marketing campaign.  - **Create a task** to capture a single to-do for one person, like writing a blog. - **Create a subtask** to break a task into smaller pieces or divide the work among multiple people. For example, break a blog request into subtasks for drafting, review, and publishing. #### Can you import and export projects in Asana? Yes, you can do both. Get started with a few clicks by using a CSV file to import tasks to your Asana project. Then, export your project as a JSON or CSV file. #### How can I keep my projects organized? Create custom sections to divide and organize the tasks in your project. For example, you can bucket tasks according to different workflow stages, priorities, or topics.  You can also organize projects with custom fields, color-coded labels that help you differentiate tasks at-a-glance. #### Which Asana plans include the Projects feature? The Asana plans that include the Projects feature are all Asana plans: Personal, Starter, Advanced, and Enterprise. #### What project views are available? The project views available include list, board (Kanban), calendar, timeline (Gantt), and custom views. #### Can I customize sections and layouts? You can customize sections and layouts. You can create custom sections and save project layouts as templates for reuse. #### How do I automate my project workflows? To automate your project workflows, you can add rules and automation to trigger actions like task assignment, due date updates, and more. #### Can I invite external collaborators? You can invite external collaborators. You can invite guests—external people—to collaborate on specific projects securely. #### How can I view reports on project progress? To view reports on project progress, automatic project reporting provides real-time insights on task completion and project health. #### Can tasks belong to multiple projects? Tasks can belong to multiple projects in Asana. A single task can exist in up to 20 projects and its updates sync across all instances. #### How do I import and export project data? To import and export project data, you can import tasks via CSV and export projects as CSV or JSON files. #### What is a "project of projects"? For managing multiple projects (what might be called a "project of projects"), use Portfolios. #### How do I create a new project? To create a new project, project creation lets you start from templates or blank projects and configure views, sections, custom fields, and settings. #### Should I make a project, task or subtask? It depends on the scope of work, and who’s involved. Let’s break it down:  - **Create a project** for large coordinated efforts with lots of steps and stakeholders, like a marketing campaign.  - **Create a task** to capture a single to-do for one person, like writing a blog. - **Create a subtask** to break a task into smaller pieces or divide the work among multiple people. For example, break a blog request into subtasks for drafting, review, and publishing. #### Can you import and export projects in Asana? Yes, you can do both. Get started with a few clicks by using a CSV file to import tasks to your Asana project. Then, export your project as a JSON or CSV file. #### How can I keep my projects organized? Create custom sections to divide and organize the tasks in your project. For example, you can bucket tasks according to different workflow stages, priorities, or topics.  You can also organize projects with custom fields, color-coded labels that help you differentiate tasks at-a-glance. - [Start your free trial](/create-account) Try Asana for free. No credit card required. - [Get started](/create-account) - [Watch the demo](/go-demo) See how Asana connects companies at scale. - [View demo](/demo/main) - [Speak with a sales rep](/sales) Learn how Asana helps teams collaborate seamlessly. - [Contact sales](/sales) #### Transform the way you work with Asana #### Projects Organize tasks and tackle work together in a shared hub. - [Get started](/create-account) - [Contact sales](/sales) Project management