Asana in Action: Practical Project Management for Real-World Teams, with Malika Givens

Asana in Action: Practical Project Management for Real-World Teams is a hands-on training designed for project managers and team leads who want to use Asana in a more intentional, effective way. This session moves beyond basic task tracking and focuses on how to structure work so teams can see what matters, stay aligned, and keep projects moving forward.

Participants will learn how to set up projects and portfolios that reflect real workflows, customize views to support different roles and working styles, and build reusable templates that promote consistency and save time. The session will also explore Asana rules and automation, showing how to reduce manual work and create smoother handoffs across teams.

This training is hands-on and application-focused, with real-world examples that can be immediately adapted to your own projects. The session will conclude with a live Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, and explore use cases specific to their teams.

What You’ll Learn

• How to structure Asana projects and portfolios for better visibility and execution

• Ways to customize views to support different workflows and stakeholders

• How to create and use templates to standardize processes

• How to apply rules and automation to reduce manual effort

• Tips for keeping work organized as projects and teams scale

About The Speaker

Malika H. Givens is a PMP-certified Project Manager and certified Asana professional with more than 15 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives across CPG, supply chain, manufacturing, and enterprise environments. She brings deep expertise in full project lifecycle management, PMO governance, and helping teams translate strategy into clear, executable plans using practical, scalable tools.

Recently relocated to Fort Worth, Texas, Malika is actively building her professional network across the DFW area and enjoys connecting with others who are passionate about project delivery, process improvement, and continuous learning. Outside of work, she balances leadership and organization as a proud mama to one human child and one fur child, bringing adaptability and structure to everything she does.