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How to solve 5 spreadsheet project management issues with Asana

Learn why spreadsheets fall short for project management and how Asana solves those problems. Experts Tim Bowman and Karan Usgaonkar share five key reasons to switch—and how Asana helps teams collaborate more efficiently. Key moments: For more information on how to use Asana, explore our Help Center.

Ask "5 Whys" to get to the root of any problem

Anyone who’s worked with a team has likely hit a roadblock of some sort: a missed deadline, miscommunication around a project goal, or failure to meet business expectations. Often, de-briefing a failure can help not only reflect on what happened and why, but to avoid mistakes in the future. But casual conversations around a sensitive topic can often turn personal.

How to take effective meeting notes: Templates and tips

Taking good meeting notes is an important project management skill to have. By providing your stakeholders with good meeting notes, you’re offering clarity into important conversations and key decisions being made, even if they’re unable to make the meeting. In this article, we discuss different note-taking techniques so you can create effective meeting notes. Meetings are an important part of projects—they are where decisions get made and team members connect with each other.

7 quick and easy steps to creating a decision matrix, with examples

When decisions involve multiple variables and options, a decision matrix helps you evaluate and compare them based on specific criteria. Whether you're choosing a vendor or weighing internal strategies, this step-by-step guide walks you through how to create and use a matrix to make confident, objective decisions. Learn when to use a decision matrix, and when another approach might be a better fit. Decisions, decisions, decisions.

How Asana streamlines marketing strategic planning with work management

As a leader in the productivity and work management software space, the team at Asana knows a thing or two about effective strategic planning. So it makes sense that Asana’s marketing department relies on their own product to map out, track, and report on their key initiatives. Leading this effort is Isaac Payne, Asana’s Head of Digital, Marketing Operations and Analytics. Payne’s role is multifaceted.

How to set OKRs

Successful companies don’t just dream big; they follow through. Learn how to implement OKRs to help your teams set strategic goals, measure what matters, and stay on track. Learn how to set goals, define key results, and connect daily work to company priorities. It’s easy to look at successful businesses and assume it was their core idea that got them where they are. Intel invented the microchip, Netflix pioneered on-demand video streaming, and Google built the modern search engine.

How we're building a Marketing AI strategy that actually works

Like many marketing leaders, my journey with AI began with excitement and experimentation. Our team explored various tools, with each member finding their own way to incorporate AI into their workflows. We witnessed productivity gains, but also encountered challenges: conflicting outputs, disconnected workflows, and uneven adoption across the team. This fragmented approach—what I've come to call the "AI Wild West"—is where many organizations find themselves today.

The secret to great group dynamics

Learn how group dynamics influence team collaboration, communication, and productivity. This guide explores the stages of group development, signs of negative dynamics, and how to evolve from a group to a high-performing team. Discover how to identify, improve, and lead effective group interactions that align with shared values. Whether you’re a first-time project manager or an experienced team lead, we all have one thing in common: we want the people we’re leading to do well.