Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Asana
Team task and project management
Core Concepts
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Task
|
Unit of work with assignee and due date |
Project
|
Collection of tasks |
Section
|
Group tasks within a project |
Portfolio
|
Collection of projects |
Workspace
|
Top-level organization |
View Types
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
List View
|
Traditional task list |
Board View
|
Kanban-style columns |
Timeline View
|
Gantt chart for planning |
Calendar View
|
Tasks by due date |
Best Practices
- Use subtasks to break down large tasks
- Add tasks to multiple projects
- Create templates for recurring work
- Use dependencies to link related tasks
💡 Pro Tips
Quick Reference
Use My Tasks view to see all assigned work