How to Create a Kanban Board in Asana

Quick summary

A Kanban board in Asana lets teams visualize workflow stages using columns, cards, and drag-and-drop task management. This guide walks you through creating a new Asana project, selecting the Board layout, adding sections, and managing tasks from assignment to collaboration.

Steps

1. Create a new project by clicking the '+' icon in the top bar and selecting 'Project'.
2. Choose how you would like to start your project from the available options.
3. Click 'Use template' to apply a pre-built project template.
4. Select 'Board' as your project layout to enable the Kanban view.
5. Review the Kanban board sections, which represent different stages of your workflow.
6. Click 'Add Section' to create your first section, then continue adding sections until all workflow stages are represented.
7. Add tasks to your board by clicking the '+' icon inside the section where you want the task to appear.
8. Move tasks between sections by dragging and dropping them into the appropriate stage.
9. Assign tasks to team members by clicking the task, selecting the 'Assign' option, and choosing the appropriate team member.
10. Set due dates for tasks to help keep your team on track.
11. Add details, subtasks, and attachments to enrich each task card.
12. Collaborate with your team directly within the board to align on progress and next steps.