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How Asana uses work management to optimize resource planning

Initiatives can’t succeed without the right resources. Nobody knows this better than Rita Khayat, Asana’s Head of PMO for Strategy and Operations. Khayat is responsible for keeping business-critical goals on track—which she does by allocating the right resources, at the right time, to the most important work. Khayat’s team is responsible for four main business areas within the CIO org: Resource management is essential for each of these areas.

How Asana uses work management for organizational planning

Rita Khayat is an expert at managing complex, company-wide programs. As Asana’s Head of PMO for Strategy and Operations, Khayat is responsible for keeping business-critical goals on track. She does this with clear processes, 20+ years of experience, and a knack for using Asana to its full potential. Khayat’s team is responsible for four main business areas within the CIO org: Together, these responsibilities span many different teams and require a high level of cross-functional coordination.

How Asana AI Studio helps content teams move faster

Content and creative teams know the struggle—coordinating across channels while maintaining a consistent message is hard. That’s why our content marketing team built an AI-powered editorial assistant using Asana AI Studio. It turns research reports into ready-to-use content outlines for every channel, instantly aligned to your brand voice. The result? Faster launches, less busywork, and more time to focus on creative innovation.

What's new in Asana | April 2025

Welcome to the April edition of What's New in Asana, Asana's monthly product update. First, edit a rule’s title, controls, and permissions from the rules settings sidebar. Next, add collaborators to help draft status updates before they are published. Finally, define, manage, and share company-specific terminology, acronyms, and technical jargon directly within Asana.

How to create a cross-functional team in 4 simple steps

A cross-functional team is a permanent or temporary group of people with different types of experience working together to achieve a common goal. Cross-functional teams benefit companies because when team members with multiple skill sets work together, they can pursue company goals more efficiently. In this piece, we’ll explain what a cross-functional team is and provide tips for how to build one.

How Asana's AI Studio helps security teams beat alert fatigue

Struggling with alert fatigue? See how security and IT teams are using Asana’s AI Studio to cut through the noise and focus on what matters most. In this video, learn how Asana’s AI-powered workflows help teams triage faster, reduce manual work, and stay ahead of critical issues.

Program manager vs. project manager: Key differences

You may know what project management is, but have you ever heard the term program management? While the two sound similar, you might be surprised to learn there’s a lot that sets them apart. Whether you’re searching for the right role for your team or want to improve your work management processes and methodologies, we’ll help you understand the differences between a program manager vs. project manager.

Provider onboarding software: Streamline your hiring process

Provider onboarding software automates the process of adding new healthcare providers to a network, replacing manual tasks with digital workflows. This technology helps reduce administrative burdens, speeds up credential verification, and ensures regulatory compliance. Consider a large healthcare network struggling to manage its provider onboarding process. The HR team spends excessive time on manual paperwork, credential verification, and coordinating system access across departments.

Asana tips: 9 remote work best practices from our customers

Right now, teams around the world are learning how to effectively work remotely. The transition can be a challenge, especially if you’ve never worked in a remote team. And, no matter how much experience you have with remote work, we’re learning—together—that it takes time to find your groove and settle into a routine in this new “normal.” But you aren’t alone.

How to streamline compliance management software with work management tools

Compliance management software streamlines the process of complying with industry regulations and internal policies by automating tasks like documentation, monitoring, and reporting. Compliance software helps companies avoid costly fines, reduce risks, and maintain a strong reputation by ensuring they consistently meet regulatory requirements with minimal manual effort. Drowning in regulatory paperwork? You're not alone.