How to integrate Gmail, Asana, and Slack to add the content of emails received in Gmail as tasks in Asana and notify in Slack
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2024/07/10
How to integrate Gmail, Asana, and Slack to add the content of emails received in Gmail as tasks in Asana and notify in Slack
e.koyama
Benefits of Integrating Asana with Gmail
Did you know that integrating Asana with Gmail can make task management in Asana more convenient? Asana alone has many features for project and task management, but if you have to open Asana and create a new task every time a new task arises, there is a risk of manual errors or duplication, and it can take up a lot of time. By integrating with Gmail and automatically creating tasks in Asana when you receive emails, you can efficiently manage tasks centrally without missing important emails. Additionally, by immediately sharing the automatically generated tasks with your team, you can enhance communication transparency and facilitate smooth project progress.
Examples of Business Automation Possible by Integrating Asana with Gmail
Here are two examples of workflow automation made possible by integrating these two tools.
Example 1: Automating Task Creation
As mentioned in the benefits, it is possible to automate task creation. Tasks are not created unconditionally for all received emails; tasks in Asana can be automatically created only when certain conditions are met, such as receiving emails containing specific keywords in Gmail. For example, when an email with "meeting" is received, a task for preparing the meeting can be automatically added to Asana. This allows for immediate response without manually entering important tasks.
Example 2: Automatic Reminder Settings for Imminent or Overdue Tasks
By setting a schedule, such as every morning at 10 AM, you can collect information on relevant tasks from Asana and send reminder emails via Gmail. While Asana itself has reminder functions, you can check all related tasks at once and reduce the risk of forgetting deadlines by double-checking.
How to Create a Workflow for Integrating Asana with Gmail
Now, let's explain in detail how to create a workflow for automating task creation, as introduced in Example 1, up to the point of sending chat notifications after task creation.
This example involves not only Asana and Gmail but also the integration of the chat tool Slack. If task creation alone is sufficient, you can stop there, or you can replace Slack with another communication tool. If you feel that integrating multiple apps or creating automation steps seems difficult, rest assured. With the no-code tool Yoom, anyone can easily perform integrations and automate workflows without programming knowledge. For the method of "adding the content of emails received in Gmail as tasks in Asana and notifying Slack," there is a template below for your reference.
How to Add Email Content Received in Gmail as a Task in Asana and Notify in Slack
Step 1: Connect Asana, Gmail, and Slack to My Apps
1. First, log in to Yoom, select "My Apps" from the left menu, and click "+ New Connection" on the right side of the screen.
2. From the list of new connections in My Apps, select Asana, Gmail, and Slack, which will be used this time, and connect the apps. *For connecting Slack, please refer to here.
There are many other business flows that can be automated by integrating with Asana and Gmail, so here are two examples.
The first example is a business flow where a task is automatically added to Asana based on database information when a record in Yoom's database is updated under certain conditions. It can be triggered by conditions such as a change in status, and task information such as deadlines and assignees can be freely customized. For detailed steps, please refer to the template below.
Additionally, the second point is a business flow where the body of an email received in Gmail is directly forwarded and notified to Slack. This allows the email content to be immediately shared with team members, aiding in strengthening collaboration among project members, as well as between customer support and sales. For detailed instructions, please refer to the template.
Summary
The integration of Asana and Gmail enables more efficient task management. By converting important information received via email into tasks without overlooking them, we recommend integrating these two tools. Additionally, by simultaneously integrating other communication tools to automate the entire information-sharing workflow, further enhancement of communication and smoother project progress can be expected.
The person who wrote this article
e.koyama
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