Portfolios
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- Create a Portfolio
- Portfolio View
- Project Overview
- Status Updates
- View Options & Milestones
- Export to Google Sheets
- Export to CSV
- Portfolio Membership & Sharing
- Portfolios FAQ
Portfolios are available to all Business and Enterprise customers.
Portfolios provide a holistic view of all your important projects in one place. You can organize your most important projects, monitor their health in real-time, and drill in for more information, and keep your team updated on progress. You can also access Portfolios on Android & iOS devices.
You can also access Workload through Portfolios - Click Portfolios in the sidebar, select a Portfolio and then navigate to the Workload tab.
Create a Portfolio
To create a Portfolio:
- Click on Portfolios on the top left of the sidebar
- Click on the New Portfolio tile
- Name the Portfolio
- Click Create Portfolio
Portfolio View
When you click on one of your Portfolios, you will be able to see a holistic view of all projects contained within.
From the Portfolio view, you can:
- Add another project to the Portfolio
- View the latest status of each project
- View the progress % of each project
- View or edit a project’s due date or date range
- View or edit a project’s priority
- View the custom field values for each project
- View the project owner
You can remove a project from your Portfolio at any time.
To remove a project from a Portfolio:
- Click on the three dot icon that appears next to the project owner
- Click Remove from Portfolio
Project Overview
Click on any project in your Portfolio to view the project’s overview.
From the project overview, you can:
- Select a project owner
- Add or edit a due date or date range
- Access the project directly to view its tasks, resources and timeline
- Add or edit a project’s priority
- View the latest status of a project or update the project’s status yourself
Status Updates
If a project’s status has yet to be updated, you can click on the project in your Portfolio and request an update from the project owner or compose a status update yourself.
You can also comment on an existing status directly from the project overview.
View Options & Milestones
If there is a specific way you and your team prefer to sort Portfolios, you can save it as the default view for everyone.
To change your Portfolio view:
- Click on the slider icon on the upper right of your screen
- Choose either Tasks or Milestones as the progress type displayed
- Select to view your Portfolio by Status, Project Owner, Due Date, or Alphabetical
Milestones in Portfolio View
A maximum of 12 Milestones can be displayed in your Portfolio view, before the list becomes truncated.
You can also view each project’s Milestones in the project overview by clicking on any project in a Portfolio.
From a project overview in a Portfolio, you can:
- Click the + icon to add a new Milestone
- View the project’s completed & incomplete Milestones
You can also add custom fields directly from the drop down and then sort your Portfolio by your chosen field.
Export your Portfolio to Google Sheets
Once you’ve created a Portfolio, you can export it to Google Sheets at any time.
To export a Portfolio to Google Sheets:
- Tap the three dot icon next to the Portfolio title
- Hover over Export and select Google Sheets
Export your Portfolio to CSV
You can also export your Portfolio to CSV. Custom fields are also included in the CSV export.
To export a Portfolio to CSV:
- Tap the three dot icon next to the Portfolio title
- Hover over Export and select CSV
Portfolio Membership & Sharing
You can share Portfolios at any time with your teammates in Asana or add them as Portfolio Members.
When you click the Share button and access the Portfolio Membership screen, you can:
- Copy the Portfolio link and share with colleagues
- Add Portfolio Members
- Set a Member as the Portfolio Owner or remove them from the Portfolio
When you have been added as a Member of a Portfolio, you will receive an inbox notification. You will also see a “New” icon next to the Portfolio in question when accessing your Portfolios page.
If you have been added as a Member of a Portfolio, you will receive a Weekly Report email provided you have your email notifications turned on.
If you share a Portfolio containing some private projects, the person you’ve shared it with will see the following notification.
Portfolios FAQ
If you have any questions regarding Portfolios, please refer to our Portfolios FAQ page or contact support.
