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Asana hierarchy
Before diving in, it helps to see how work is organized in Asana. Think of it as a hierarchy. In this video, you’ll understand how Asana connects all levels of work in your organization, from daily tasks to big-picture goals. This system keeps teams aligned and eliminates silos across projects and departments.
Key moments
- [00:00] Understanding the foundations of connecting work. Everything starts with projects and tasks
- [00:31] Projects are made up of tasks, the building blocks for every initiative
- [00:45] Tasks can be broken down into subtasks for better organization
- [00:52] Grouping projects into portfolios for cross-project visibility
- [01:06] Setting and tracking high-level objectives with goals and sub-goals
- [01:25] Connecting work across levels to show alignment and impact
- [01:34] Multi-homing tasks and projects so that they can live in multiple places
- [01:58] Achieving org-wide alignment and collaboration
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- Projects. Each of your team’s initiatives should be part of a project, whether you’re launching a product, handling work requests, or managing a marketing campaign.
- Tasks. Projects are made up of tasks. Actionable, bite-sized pieces of work. Assign tasks to team members and set due dates to keep everything on track.
- Portfolios. Projects can be grouped into portfolios. Portfolios give you a bird's-eye view of multiple projects, helping you track status and progress across related initiatives
- Goals. Goals are where you'll track your team's high-level objectives
Next up
Now that you understand how work connects across Asana, next, dive into setting up your first project and getting familiar with the platform.
