The February 2025 updates to Asana bring enhanced Microsoft Teams integrations, smarter project and task management, and performance improvements that boost team communication and clarity. Here’s a concise overview of the most important new features.
Cross-Platform Synchronization of Comment Drafts
Asana now allows you to seamlessly sync comment drafts across all your devices. Start writing a comment on your iOS device, and the draft will automatically appear in the web version of Asana. This ensures a consistent communication experience, enabling smooth collaboration regardless of the device you’re using.
Microsoft Teams Integration Enhancements
Manage Asana Notifications Directly in Microsoft Teams
Stay informed and take action on Asana notifications directly within Microsoft Teams. You can comment, complete, or update tasks without switching apps – saving time and increasing efficiency by keeping all important updates in one central place.
View Project Overviews in Teams
See your Asana project views directly within the Microsoft Teams desktop app. Your team gets a centralized overview of progress, open tasks, and key milestones without leaving Teams – making coordination easier than ever.
Smart-Chat: Intelligent Insights in Microsoft Teams
Smart-Chat offers valuable insights and recommendations on your Asana projects directly within your Teams chat. Make smarter decisions, faster – without toggling between tools.
Automated Direct Messages with Asana Rules
With the new “Send direct message” rule action, Asana can automatically send custom messages to individuals or groups in Teams. Whether it’s a status update or a task assignment, messages are sent instantly based on defined triggers. This automation saves time and keeps workflows moving smoothly.
Working Hours for Project Requests
Define clear working hours with Project Working Time settings in Asana to manage SLAs (Service Level Agreements) more effectively. This feature ensures requests are handled within agreed timeframes and supports realistic deadline planning.
Manage Requests Without an Asana License
Collect and manage incoming requests from stakeholders without requiring them to have an Asana license. This streamlines communication, improves transparency, and keeps all requests organized and easy to track.
@mention Entire Teams in AI Studio
In AI Studio, you can now @mention entire teams of up to 50 members. Notify the right people efficiently, encourage faster collaboration, and eliminate the need to tag each person individually.
Monitor AI Studio Credit Usage
Stay on top of your AI Studio Standard Plan usage with new credit notifications. You’ll receive alerts at 80% and 100% usage, allowing you to adjust consumption proactively and avoid unexpected interruptions.
Strategy Map: Align Work with Company Goals
The new Strategy Map feature visualizes how company-wide objectives align with your team’s daily tasks. Improve strategic clarity and ensure all work contributes to achieving your most important goals.
Enhanced Portfolio Timeline: Better Reporting & Control
Asana’s improved Portfolio Timeline lets you build more powerful, personalized reporting views. A grid-based layout helps you visualize project timelines, while new sorting and filtering options give you precise control over the data you need most.
Export Options: PowerPoint & PDF
PowerPoint Export for Strategic Reports
Use the Portfolio PowerPoint export to generate executive-friendly reports. Present progress clearly, highlight insights, and support decision-making with data tailored for stakeholders.
Export Goals as PDF
Share current goal statuses with team members or stakeholders using the new PDF export function. Ideal for reports, presentations, and regular status updates to keep everyone aligned.
Portfolio Capacity View: Smarter Resource Management
The capacity view at the portfolio level aggregates resource data across projects. See available capacity, bottlenecks, and workload summaries at the top of the Capacity tab – enabling more balanced workload planning and faster decision-making.
Job Title Updates for Capacity & Workload Planning
You can now update job titles directly within Asana’s capacity and workload planning tools. Ensure accurate role assignments, streamline responsibility distribution, and support precise team planning.
SAML Group Mapping: Scalable User Management
With SAML group mapping, you can automate user group assignments in Asana via your identity provider – without needing extra licenses. This is ideal for large organizations looking to scale user access securely and efficiently.
Custom Field Permissions on Mobile
Take full control of your data on the go. With mobile custom field permissions, you can now define who can edit field values directly from your smartphone – safeguarding data quality even when you’re away from your desk.
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