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Asana Announces Start Dates To Tasks

Asana is a popular web-based project tracking and collaboration software. It has helped countless teams moved work forward with great results. Users are able to see who is doing what, so they are able to track projects from start to finish with clearly defined responsibilities. Transparent workflows, conversations and dashboards all help team members know the next step and arrive at their goals. Now, the ability to plan even more ahead is possible with Start Dates available to Asana Premium members. For a powerful extension to Asana, give our own tool Bridge24 for Asana a try, or access it on their Integration page.

Introducing Task Start Date

Asana announces the ability to add a start date to a task. The concept of a start date has been absent to this project management tool for some years. Most customers are more concerned in tracking projects and completing them by their due dates. However, as more teams and companies are signing up with Asana, some have relayed the […]

By Jose Maria Delos Santos|2017-10-19T14:50:54-04:00October 19, 2017|

Asana Launches Latest App for iOS 11

Asana helps teams create and move projects forward in a collaborative way. The cloud-based project management software enables users to see who among the team is doing what and by when. Its mobile apps also let team members work on the go, whether capturing an idea, tracking work, or conversing with others. This month, Asana for iOS 11 has been released. This is in conjunction with Apple’s recent release of its latest OS. Some major improvements can be noticed to the iOS app, so teams can make the most of the latest technology from Apple. For a powerful extension to Asana, try out our own tool Bridge24 for Asana.

New Asana iPad App

In line with the advancements made in the iPad, the latest Asana app will take advantage of its large screen. Users will be able to navigate to their task list and inbox more easily. For instance, they can scan tasks, check the team’s progress, post comments, […]

By Jose Maria Delos Santos|2017-09-27T10:57:00-04:00September 27, 2017|

Asana Launches Custom Templates – Easily Replicate Success

Asana is a project management tool that helps teams track their work and make sure it moves in the right direction. As a work platform, it is also a great application for organizing projects and company data to make it easy for everyone to do things in the most efficient and effective way. Very recently, it introduced a new feature Custom Templates for Asana Premium members. Those on the Free plan can easily upgrade to Premium plans. For a powerful extension to Asana, try out our own tool Bridge24 for Asana.

Custom Templates: What are they for?

Asana Custom Templates promote the idea of time-saving. Teams do not have to reinvent the wheel, to start from the very beginning, every time they initiate a new project. Indeed, teams who have been doing common processes for a number of times may have already figured out what works and what do not. Therefore, it is not necessary to always set things up from the very start. They can create a […]

By Jose Maria Delos Santos|2017-06-22T06:34:42-04:00June 22, 2017|

Asana Training – Helping Teams Deploy and Optimize Asana

Asana was founded in 2009 to help teams work together with more clarity and transparency. Today, it is one of the most popular project management software with more than 20k paying customers. In fact, a recent skills index report by job site Upwork shows that Asana work tracking is the fastest-growing freelance skills for the first quarter of 2017. More and more companies are using project management and work tracking platform to be more competitive. However, deploying the PM solution and then expecting the staff to figure it out alone is not a good plan at all. In this situation, Asana Training can provide a complete solution. For a powerful extension to Asana, try out our own tool Bridge24 for Asana.

Introducing Asana Training

Asana Training is a company that specializes in deploying and optimizing Asana project management platform. It was founded in 2013 by Todd Cavanaugh, the CEO of Asana Training. He is one of Asana’s earliest adopters, a consultant working in San […]

By Jose Maria Delos Santos|2017-05-09T13:09:59-04:00May 9, 2017|

Asana Launches the Latest iOS and Android App Updates

When work is bringing people to places other than the office, mobile apps keep them connected. Asana mobile apps enable users to continue moving work forward even when away from their desk. Moreover, users are able to check in on work, keep it organized, find information easily and fast with their iOS and Android devices. The latest Asana mobile app updates enable users to create tags, use the Spotlight search on iOS, or change a profile picture on Android with just a tap on the screen, among other new enhancements. For a powerful extension to Asana, try out our own tool Bridge24 for Asana.

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New in iOS Mobile App – Create Tags

The latest Asana iOS app can help users identify and organize better their tasks with the ability to create tags. Tags allow users to label a task with any pertinent or related information. For instance, users can create a tag called ‘social’ to label […]

By Jose Maria Delos Santos|2017-05-08T09:20:08-04:00May 8, 2017|

Asana Custom Fields Updated For Easier Tracking

Asana project management and work tracking software is helping modern organizations keep everyone on the same page. It has become a platform of choice for teams and companies for tracking not only well-defined projects but also ongoing work. Last September 2016, Asana released custom fields for its Premium customers, enabling them to track just about anything. The feature received great feedback, and thus, custom fields received an update several weeks ago. For a powerful extension to Asana, we recommend trying our own tool Bridge24 for Asana.

Edit from a project’s task list

Asana custom fields help users track progress and priorities, especially for projects with a great number of moving components. Previously, users have to click into the task details to edit a custom value, and this is still possible today. With the latest update, they can now edit field values from the project’s tasks list displayed on the main pane. Therefore, updating and managing custom field values at the project level is now easier and quicker.

By Jose Maria Delos Santos|2017-05-05T13:23:25-04:00May 5, 2017|

Asana and Trello Now Integrated With Microsoft Teams

asana trello ms-teams integration 1 Project management tools such as Asana and Trello play an important part in achieving project goals, which is how many companies today conduct their business. As the work landscape continues to evolve, project teams are relying more and more on collaboration features and messaging apps to efficiently manage their tasks and complete them in time. Most PM tools have communication and messaging features or a way to integrate to one. Late in 2016, Microsoft launched a communication application called Teams. More recently, they announced integration with Asana and Trello. If you are looking for a powerful extension to Asana or Trello, we suggest trying out our own tool Bridge24 for Asana, and Bridge24 for Trello.

What is Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a new team communication service especially for users who rely on Office 365 services and OneDrive. The new application enables users to share messages and attachments. A user can start a private conversation or a group chat called ‘channel’. Channels […]

By Jose Maria Delos Santos|2017-05-02T14:53:13-04:00May 2, 2017|

10 Tips on Creating More Agile Teams Using Trello and Asana

If you are attempting to create a more agile and locked-in team, you probably haven’t attempted to use the latest technological advancements in project management software.

At this point, it’s absolutely imperative to track everything that your team does in one way or another. And the easiest way to do this is to use project managing software like Trello and Asana to your advantage.

Why are these project management apps so valuable? For starters, they truly help to create agile teams. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg.

To help you see the full benefits of these powerful apps, we will share 10 tips to help you get the most use out of them.

5 Tips to Effectively Use Trello

To kick things off, we will start out by sharing five tips to effectively use Trello. By implementing these strategies, you will certainly create a more agile team.

1. Create one board per project.

By using this method, you are opening up yourself to […]

By Wendy Dessler|2017-04-15T17:40:33-04:00April 15, 2017|

Asana Boards – New Filter and View Features

Asana makes it easy for teams to track anything in and about their work. It is a collaboration software with beautifully designed features, so teams find it simple to use in just about anything. Last November, they rolled out the new Boards feature which is still in testing today. Users appreciated it very well, therefore, they are rolling out additional features according to the feedback they have received. Today, new Board features will enable people to filter tasks on a board. Also, users now have a quick way to view or hide project descriptions of a board. If you are looking for a powerful extension to Asana, try out our own tool Bridge24 for Asana.

New Board Filters for Tasks

Asana Boards is a great place for users to work together effortlessly. At a glance, the whole team can have an overview of all their tasks in a project. With all tasks on display, both incomplete and completed, they can have an accurate indication of their progress. However, […]

By Jose Maria Delos Santos|2017-03-07T11:17:01-05:00March 7, 2017|

Top 4 Software Alternatives to Asana

Asana is an online productivity software that allows users to track work and manage projects. It provides project visibility, enabling all involved in the project to easily see progress through its system of tasks, dashboards, and conversations. The software redesigned and relaunched itself in 2015 to provide users a simpler and clearer experience. Indeed, the work environment and business landscape continue to change. Therefore, productivity tools like Asana also have to transform themselves to remain relevant to users who also have business needs that are growing more complex and comprehensive.

Why people are not happy with Asana

Asana has become a very popular software especially in the US. Many technology companies and startups, as well as NGOs, find the software very useful in their day-to-day work. Nevertheless, what works for one company is not a guarantee that it will work for every company. On the one hand, some companies in the professional services cannot find essential time and expense tracking features. On the other hand, some users are simply […]

By Jose Maria Delos Santos|2017-02-27T11:40:42-05:00February 27, 2017|