How to use Asana tags [VIDEO]
What are tags in Asana and how should you use them? Tags give you a way of adding context to a task and help you to group similar tasks together. For example, I use […]
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When to use (and not use) ‘Projects’ in Asana [VIDEO]
A common mistake users make with Asana is setting up more projects than are necessary. This can make it harder to find your work and see everything you have going on. I much prefer keeping […]
5 Tricks to instantly stop procrastinating [PMP #220]
Procrastination; the enemy of progress. We’ve all been in that situation where we intend to work on a task or project but can’t muster up the willpower to do the work. Even just making a […]
How does Asana compare to other project management tools? [VIDEO]
In this video, I talk about what makes Asana unique and how it compares to other project management tools.
How to streamline your business with Asana [VIDEO]
When getting started with Asana, it’s tempting to jump straight in, set up a few projects and start playing with all the features. When I work with clients 1:1, I challenge them to think about […]
How to keep your productivity system simple [PMP #212]
If you want to be more organised and effective at managing your time, the key is simplicity. People often come to me for help because their systems are overly complicated and hard to manage. They […]
Seeing your teams work capacity in Asana (Case Study) [VIDEO]
The Workload feature (requires Business) in Asana helps you to visualise your teams current workload and capacity to take on more work. But you have to be careful. It’s easy to set your team up […]
Why priority labels don’t work (and a better way to prioritise your tasks) [PMP #210]
A lot of task management tools give you the option to assign a high, medium or low priority status to a task. Personally, I find this pointless and I’ve never liked assigning a priority to […]
5 Core principles of organisation [PMP #199]
Last week I emailed my newsletter list to learn more about the kinds of things people want to learn about in 2021. And one of the most popular topics that kept coming up is organisation.
Tasks vs. Subtasks in Asana [VIDEO]
I often get asked about whether to use a task or subtask in Asana. In general, tasks are used to plan the steps within a project, and subtasks are used to break down these steps […]