Getting to Know
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Getting to Know Asana
Welcome to A.C.E.! We're excited to have you on board. As part of your Orientation, it's important to get familiar with Asana, the project management tool we use to organize our work, collaborate across teams, and keep projects moving forward.
What is Asana?
Asana is a web and mobile application designed to help teams track their work. Think of it as a digital workspace where you can see what needs to be done, who's doing it, and when it's due.
In Asana, you can:
Create and assign tasks
Set due dates and priorities
Organize tasks into projects
Comment and collaborate directly within tasks
Share files and resources
Track progress and milestones
Why We Use Asana
Clarity: Everyone knows their responsibilities.
Transparency: Teams have visibility into project statuses.
Efficiency: Tasks, discussions, and documents are centralized.
Accountability: Deadlines and ownership are clearly outlined.
Key Features to Explore
My Tasks: Your personal to-do list across all projects.
Projects: Organized spaces for team initiatives, broken into sections and tasks.
Inbox: Notifications and updates tailored to you.
Timeline: Visualize project plans and deadlines.
Calendar View: Stay on top of upcoming tasks and milestones.
Your First Steps in Asana
Log In: Check your inbox for your Asana invite and set up your account.
Explore: Familiarize yourself with "My Tasks" and browse through some active projects.
Complete Your Orientation Tasks: You’ll find a "New Hire Orientation" project waiting for you — this will guide you through everything you need to know.
Ask Questions: Don’t hesitate to comment directly in tasks if you need clarification.
Pro Tips
Use @mentions to tag teammates in comments.
Break larger tasks into subtasks to manage work more easily.
Use "Rules" and "Templates" to automate recurring processes.
Check Asana's "Help" tab or "Guide" articles if you get stuck.
Helpful Resources
The above tutorial links to a four part video.
Welcome again to A.C.E. — we're so glad you're here, and we can't wait to see the amazing things we'll accomplish together!
Let's get started in Asana!