# Work Management Software & Tool for Any Business > What is work management and how can Asana help? Learn more about using Asana as your app to manage your team's work, projects, tasks, and more. Source: https://asana.com/uses/work-management #### Why Asana? #### Increase productivity Teams using Asana are 45% more efficient. Automate routine work. Turn communication into action. And bring good ideas to life faster. #### Streamline management According to 82% of customers, Asana gives teams greater clarity. Because everyone knows the plan, the process, and where work stands. #### Improve visibility 80% of customers say Asana increases accountability. With everything teams need to know and do in one place, you can stay aligned on responsibilities and goals. Watch Asana in action See how your team can structure work to turn all your goals into actionable plans. #### Teams that want results trust Asana #### Empower every team with Asana #### Simple to deploy There's no extensive documentation to read or hours of training to sit through. Deploy Asana to teams throughout your organization without fuss. #### Easy to adopt Asana isn't just enjoyable to use. It s also easy to get started, easy to learn, and flexible enough to meet your team s preferences. #### Dedicated support When you have questions, we're here to help. Whether you just have general questions or want explicit guidance to set up projects and processes. #### Customizable processes Asana allows you to structure work to suit every team's particular needs. Plan projects, refine processes, innovate faster. All while meeting business goals. #### Pain free reporting Get real time visibility into work—with as much or as little detail as you desire—so you can quickly identify and address risks. And keep work on track. #### Open API Enable teams to make the most of Asana. Build custom integrations to add features and automate steps for your specific requirements. #### Security and privacy Enable SSO or SAML authentication to prevent unauthorized access to your data. Advanced admin controls and data export offer additional oversight. #### Manage work from anywhere Working remotely or on the go? Check the status of projects and capture new action items with our mobile app. For iOS and Android. #### Manage tasks across projects Add tasks to multiple projects to prevent duplicate work and keep everyone in sync across projects and teams. #### Make expectations clear Assign tasks with due dates to teammates so it's clear who's responsible for the work and when it needs to be completed. #### Plan better projects See how all the pieces of your project fit together with Timeline, so you can keep work on track-even as plans change. #### Communicate in context Communicate about work with team conversations, project status updates, and task comments directly in Asana. Plus, connect Asana and Slack to turn conversations into trackable action items. #### Ways to use Asana to manage work #### Connect all the tools you use #### Dropbox Easily attach Dropbox files to a task from the task pane, and use Asana rules to automatically upload files to a Dropbox folder. - [See integration](/apps/dropbox) #### Google Sheets Turn Asana projects or tasks into spreadsheets, then edit and collaborate wherever you are. - [See integrations](/apps/google-sheets) #### Microsoft Teams Connect your team’s conversations to actionable items in Asana. - [See integration](/apps/microsoft) #### Google Calendar Plan, schedule, and stay on top of your day, and use Asana Rules to automatically schedule events on your calendar. - [See integration](/apps/google-calendar) #### Gmail Turn emails into actionable, trackable tasks in Asana without leaving your Gmail inbox. - [See integration](/apps/google-gmail) #### Google Streamline, coordinate, and manage the work you do in Google Workspace + Asana - [Learn more](/google-workspace) #### 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) #### Google Workspace Use Asana to coordinate and manage the work you do in Google Workspace. - [Learn more](/google-workspace) #### Microsoft 365 Asana notifications delivered to your Microsoft Groups. - [Learn more](/apps/microsoft-office365-connector) #### Jira Software Cloud Automatically create Asana tasks from Jira issues and sync updates instantly. - [See integration](/apps/jiracloud) #### Zendesk Resolve tickets faster and improve cross-functional collaboration with Zendesk for Asana. - [See integration](/apps/zendesk) #### Slack Turn ideas, work requests, and action items from Slack into trackable tasks and comments in Asana. - [See integration](/apps/slack) #### ServiceNow Automate task creation in Asana and provide cross-platform visibility into real-time status and context. - [Learn more](/apps/servicenow) #### Connect all the tools you use Combine Asana with the essential business tools you rely on every day. For streamlined communication and collaboration that supports every team. On every project. - [See all integrations](/apps) #### Still have questions? We have answers. #### What is work management in Asana? Work management in Asana coordinates projects, processes, and ongoing tasks in one platform for clarity across teams. #### Can I manage cross-project tasks? Yes, cross-project tasks can be managed by using multi-homing to add tasks to multiple projects for broader visibility. #### How do I make task responsibilities clear? Task responsibilities can be made clear by assigning tasks with due dates and assignees so it's obvious who owns what and when. #### Can I plan project timelines? Yes, project timelines can be planned by using Timeline view to map out project phases and dependencies. #### How do I communicate in context? Communication in context can be achieved through in-task comments, project status updates, and Slack integration that keep communication tied to work. #### Can I keep work coordinated remotely? Yes, work can be kept coordinated remotely as Asana supports mobile, asynchronous updates, and centralized task tracking. #### Can I use dashboards for oversight? Yes, dashboards can be used for oversight as Dashboards offer charts and real-time metrics for workload and project health. #### How do integrations help? Integrations help by allowing Asana to integrate with Slack, Dropbox, Google Sheets, and 270+ apps to streamline workflows. #### Is this for strategic planning? Yes, this is for strategic planning as connected work and Goals allow planning from company strategy to everyday tasks. #### How does Asana support productivity? Asana supports productivity by centralizing work, clarity, automation, and integration so teams boost efficiency and accountability. PLACEHOLDER - [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 #### Work management software for any business Coordinate plans, projects, and processes—across your entire organization—with Asana. And empower every team to focus on executing the work that grows your business. - [Get started](/create-account) - [View demo](/demo/main) Work Management