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The only task tool you need for task management and lists
Looking for task manager software to help you organize individual and team tasks in one shared space? With Asana, it’s easy to collaborate with your team, no matter where you are.
What is task management?
Task management is more than a to-do list. It means tracking tasks from beginning to end, delegating subtasks to teammates, and setting deadlines to make sure projects get done on time. Task management software, like Asana, empowers teams to work more productively and efficiently.
Why does task management software do?
Do you waste time organizing sticky notes, searching your email, or writing to-do lists? Luckily, Asana can help. Prioritize tasks, manage time more effectively, hit deadlines—all in one task manager tool.
Learn more about AsanaKey benefits of using task management software
One solution to prioritize your tasksKeep tasks in one place
Save time and stay on schedule by delegating and tracking tasks. Say goodbye to losing work or scrambling to track down information.
Prioritize your work
Task tracking allows teams to see which tasks are most important or time intensive. With Asana, there’s no guesswork to figure out what to work on first.
Improve collaboration
Share files, feedback, ideas, and more so anyone can tap into your team’s shared knowledge.
Track team progress
Check in on the status of your team’s projects at a glance. Easily see status changes and updates on individual tasks.
Put project work at your fingertips
With a desktop and a mobile app, you can manage your team’s tasks on the go, no matter where you are.
Set due dates and never miss deadlines
Easily assign tasks to team members. Set due dates for larger projects and subtasks in an easy-to-view method.
See your tasks in different views
With multiple views, you can customize the way you visualize and manage tasks for your team.
List view
Map out each piece of work in a list, organize all of the details in one place, and manage tasks from start to finish.
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Boards view
Organize your work like sticky notes on a Board that you can move through multiple stages quickly, easily and beautifully.
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Calendar view
Spot holes and overlaps in your schedule, and quickly make adjustments by viewing tasks and work on a calendar.
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Timeline view
Map out project plans on a timeline so you can see the relationship between tasks and keep work on track—even when plans change.
Learn more about TimelineList view
Map out each piece of work in a list, organize all of the details in one place, and manage tasks from start to finish.
Learn more about ListsBoards view
Organize your work like sticky notes on a Board that you can move through multiple stages quickly, easily and beautifully.
Learn more about BoardsCalendar view
Spot holes and overlaps in your schedule, and quickly make adjustments by viewing tasks and work on a calendar.
Learn more about CalendarsTimeline view
Map out project plans on a timeline so you can see the relationship between tasks and keep work on track—even when plans change.
Learn more about TimelineUsing team task management tools
Read more1. Create a priority to-do list
Creating a to-do list in order of priority is key to keeping your team on track. Use categories to help you prioritize and delegate tasks: urgent and important, important but not urgent, urgent but not important, or neither urgent nor important.
2. Start with the most difficult tasks
While it may be first nature to start with the easiest tasks, many people find tackling the more difficult tasks right away is effective in getting them out of the way. If you’re a person who tends to procrastinate tasks, it might be better to tackle these first.
3. Focus on one task at a time
Our brains do best when focusing on one task at a time. While multitasking can work well to accomplish several low-concentration tasks at a time, it can be counter-effective with high-priority difficult tasks.
4. Set deadlines
Deadlines are the reality of working individually or in big teams. Be sure to pick deadlines that feel both realistic for the project and the team members working on it. Asana’s easy-to-use interface allows you to set these deadlines for larger project tasks and subtasks.
“With Asana, we're able to keep track of each piece of work, in one place.”
—Sarah Wormser, Classpass
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