# Free Cross-Functional Work Template to Connect Work > Working together as a team isn’t always easy—but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Use custom Asana templates to organize and simplify cross-functional work. Source: https://asana.com/templates/team/cross-functional ### Working as a team just got easier - [Sign up](/create-account) ### Cross-functional templates - [Get started](/create-account) templates From strategic team planning to group brainstorming, you can create a cross-functional template in Asana to support your cross-team work. Build a template once, and use it repeatedly to get more work done, together. ### Project initiation document A project initiation document template is a helpful way to standardize the information you share with your team before a project begins. - [See template](/templates/project-initiation-document) ### Kanban board Visualize your workflow with a Kanban board template. Quickly see the stage and progress of each task, so your team knows exactly what’s on track—and what needs attention. - [See template](/templates/kanban-board) ### Strategic planning When you’re launching a new product, team, or even a new business, strategic planning templates keep you laser-focused and on task. - [See template](/templates/strategic-planning) ### Project schedule Complex work, simplified. Organize project tasks, deliverables, and milestones into one cohesive schedule. Learn how to create a customized project schedule template in Asana. - [See template](/templates/project-schedule) ### Always access your team’s work Customized templates that are built for you, by you. Design templates in Asana that allow you to quickly and efficiently tap into your team’s work, so you always know who’s working on what. - [Read the case study](/case-study/zoom) 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.” ### Connect your apps, connect your teams It’s easier to stay connected when everyone is working in the same place. With over 200+ integrations, your team can work, connect, and create all within Asana. - [Explore all apps](/apps) - [Explore all apps](/apps) #### Zoom Make meetings actionable with tasks, action items, and searchable transcripts in Asana. - [See integration](/apps/zoom) #### Microsoft Teams Connect your team’s conversations to actionable items in Asana. - [See integration](/apps/microsoft) #### Gmail Turn emails into actionable, trackable tasks in Asana without leaving Gmail. Automate key actions to move work forward, all within your inbox. - [See integration](/apps/google-gmail) #### Microsoft Outlook Turn emails into trackable, actionable work with Asana for Outlook. - [See integration](/apps/outlook) #### Jira Automatically create Asana tasks from Jira issues, and vice versa, and sync updates instantly. - [See integration](/apps/jiracloud) #### Zapier Zapier helps you automate work without writing any code. Connect Asana with the software tools you rely on and let Zapier do the manual, repetitive tasks so you don't have to. - [See integration](/apps/zapier) #### 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) #### 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) #### Microsoft Teams Connect your team’s conversations to actionable items in Asana. - [See integration](/apps/microsoft) #### 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) #### Gmail Turn emails into actionable, trackable tasks in Asana without leaving Gmail. Automate key actions to move work forward, all within your inbox. - [See integration](/apps/google-gmail) #### Microsoft Outlook Turn emails into trackable, actionable work with Asana for Outlook. - [See integration](/apps/outlook) #### Jira Automatically create Asana tasks from Jira issues, and vice versa, and sync updates instantly. - [See integration](/apps/jiracloud) #### Slack Turn ideas, work requests, and action items from Slack into trackable tasks and comments in Asana. - [See integration](/apps/slack) #### Zapier Zapier helps you automate work without writing any code. Connect Asana with the software tools you rely on and let Zapier do the manual, repetitive tasks so you don't have to. - [See integration](/apps/zapier) #### Connect your apps, connect your teams Connect your apps, connect your teams ### Work Schedule Template Build a smarter schedule. This work schedule template helps you plan shifts, coordinate availability, and manage time off in a single, shareable platform. - [See template](/templates/work-schedule) ### Gap analysis Pinpoint gaps, uncover root causes, assign tasks, and take action fast. This customizable gap analysis template flexes to fit your team’s needs. - [See template](/templates/gap-analysis) ### Budget template Plan budgets, track expenses, and avoid surprises. Asana’s free budget templates make it easy to manage costs for teams, projects, or households. - [See template](/templates/budget) ### RACI matrix Team decision-making can be hard—a RACI matrix template makes it easier. Define each project task role to instantly boost clarity for all your stakeholders. - [See template](/templates/raci-matrix) ### KPI (Key performance indicators) Use this KPI template to define key performance indicators, track metrics, and report results without digging through spreadsheets. - [See template](/templates/kpi-key-performance-indicators) ### Work log See where you're losing time and kickstart your productivity by creating a work log template in Asana. - [See template](/templates/work-log) ### Research plan Plan, organize, and track your entire project with this research plan template built in Asana for better collaboration. - [See template](/templates/research-plan) ### 5 Whys template Find the real issue with this 5 Whys template. It's free, easy to use, and built for fast, structured root cause analysis. - [See template](/templates/5-whys) ### Bill of materials Learn how a bill of materials template helps keep you organized by housing all the information needed for the successful completion of your project. - [See template](/templates/bill-of-materials-bom)