Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

May 2024

Unmasking impostor syndrome: 15 ways to overcome it at work

Whether you’re personally dealing with imposter syndrome or trying to prevent it on your team, we’re here to help. In this article, we’ll walk you through what imposter syndrome is and how to overcome it from both the individual's and the manager's perspectives. No one wants to feel like an imposter at work. But the truth is, imposter syndrome is a real thing that can negatively impact mental health and well being.

Burndown chart: What it is and how to use it (with example)

A burndown chart is a graph that represents the work left to do versus the time it takes to complete it. It can be especially useful for teams working in sprints, as it can effectively show whether your deadlines are able to be met along the way. Find out how to create your own burndown chart. You start your Monday off with a sprint meeting. You find out there was an issue with development, which could set you back a couple of days. You wonder, is there even enough time to get it all done by next week?

How to create a CRM strategy that drives sales and loyalty

A CRM strategy is a company-wide plan to increase revenue and improve customer relationships using specific actions and technology. In this piece, we teach you how to build a CRM strategy with the use of CRM software. CRM software helps teams turn strategy into action by consolidating data. It also helps teams improve existing CRM strategies to better meet customer needs. In business-to-consumer (B2C) companies, the buyer journey is paramount. Happy customers are loyal to brands they love.

Fiedler's Contingency Theory: Why leadership isn't uniform

Fiedler’s Contingency Theory states that, for a leader to be effective, their leadership style must fit the situation. Using this model, you’ll identify your own leadership style, assess the situation that requires leadership, and determine whether you’re the right leader. In this piece, we further break down the theory, teach you how to apply it to become a better leader, and provide examples of the theory in action.

Management by objectives (MBO): Definition and process

Management by objectives (MBO) is a strategic approach to increasing company performance by aligning company and team objectives. In this article, we’ll explain how the MBO process works and some pros and cons of using the MBO model. The idiom “It takes a village” refers to the idea that success stems from collaboration. As a project manager, you experience this firsthand. You rely on your village—or your team—to complete projects.

Story points: Estimation guide for user stories in Agile

Story points are an estimation technique used in Agile project management methodologies to help your team scope the effort required to complete a task. Story points account for factors like task complexity and uncertainty, which makes them more accurate than other estimation techniques such as time-based estimation. Estimating story points may sound complicated, but we’ve got you covered—we’ve broken down the process into six simple steps.

Write better AI prompts: A 4-sentence framework

For non-developers, AI can seem like a black box. The concept of AI prompting sends a chill down our spines, especially when we’re bombarded with complicated examples and techniques. Multi-agent prompting? Prompt chaining? ReAct prompting? Sounds too much like the CompSci 101 course we failed in college. But according to Ethan DeWaal, Asana’s AI Program Manager, AI prompting doesn’t have to be complicated.

What is content marketing? A complete guide

When brands produce great content, their audience keeps coming back for more. In this article, learn how to create a successful content marketing strategy that keeps your audience engaged. Content marketing isn’t just nice to have—it’s a necessity. Ninety percent of marketers incorporate content into their strategy, and that number is growing. Research projects that the content marketing industry will be worth $600 billion in 2024, a significant uptick from previous years.

How to find alignment on AI

AI’s starring role in workplace transformation is now undeniable. CEOs everywhere are asking senior leaders to create strategies for maximum AI impact, while frontline managers and their teams must navigate rolling out this new reality. AI feels like an imperative within all corners of the org chart. Eager to dig deeper, we turned to the latest research from Asana’s Work Innovation Lab, a think tank developing human-centered, cutting-edge research to help businesses evolve.

How to conduct a feasibility study: Templates and examples

Conducting a feasibility study is an important step in successful project management. By evaluating the viability of a proposed project, a feasibility study helps you identify potential challenges and opportunities, ensuring you make informed decisions. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to conduct a feasibility study with practical templates and real-world examples, designed for project managers seeking to optimize their project planning process.

How to choose the best project management software

If your team has ever had trouble getting a project off the ground, or getting a timely status update, or getting work done by deadline, or all of the above, take heart. You’re not alone. Managing projects is hard work. Really hard. But it’s also critical work that can either make or break your team’s ability to hit goals. Enter project management software.

Utilization rate: How to track, calculate, and boost performance

Utilization rate is the measure of available time used for billable work, expressed as a percentage. You can determine utilization rate by dividing a team member’s total number of billed hours by the total hours they have available. In this piece, we’ll explain how to calculate utilization rates and discuss ways to reduce work about work and improve these rates across your team.

Social media audit: Free template, checklists, and examples

Social media audits are an easy way to keep track of your social media accounts. Generally, it’s best to review your accounts quarterly; however, you can choose a frequency that best fits your company’s goals. Below, get the seven key steps to complete a social media audit, plus a free template to keep all of the information in one place. Social media is the place to market your business and reach your customers far and wide.