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Project management

Create streamlined project management workflows using database automations

Create streamlined project management workflows using database automations

Database automations give you the power to create custom workflows handling the repetitive admin tasks of project management, so you’ll spend less time clicking buttons and more time on high-impact work.

7 min read

Using Notion for product roadmaps

Using Notion for product roadmaps

For many companies, important information is scattered across various tools, creating a fragmented picture of what’s on their Product Roadmap. Product teams on Notion don’t have to worry about this problem, because they can create a living plan that connects to company goals, documentation, responsibilities and more.

4 min video

The status property gives you clarity on task progress

The status property gives you clarity on task progress

The status property for databases gives you a concrete view of task progress — with enough customization to suit any project's needs.

5 min read

This project management system helps your engineering team track every initiative

This project management system helps your engineering team track every initiative

A single system can manage every aspect of every project your engineering team is executing. In Notion, all the project work lives side-by-side deadlines and updates — saving you time bouncing between tools.

15 min read

A guide to connecting projects and meeting notes

A guide to connecting projects and meeting notes

Discover effective project management with our comprehensive Notion guide. Learn how to seamlessly connect your projects to tasks and meeting notes through our step-by-step tutorial video. Perfect for individuals and teams aiming for productivity and efficiency.

6 min video

Automatically generate blocks, pages and more with the click of a button

Automatically generate blocks, pages and more with the click of a button

Create content, add pages, edit database entries and more using buttons. Buttons can speed up repetitive tasks, streamline your workflow and help you do several things at once.

8 min read

Board view databases

Board view databases

One of Notion's most powerful features, Boards are the best way to manage projects & tasks. Use them to group your databases by select, multiselect, and person properties.

10 min video

Break tasks into manageable steps with sub-tasks and dependencies

Break tasks into manageable steps with sub-tasks and dependencies

Sub-tasks and dependencies show how all the pieces of your tasks and projects connect. You can scope out tasks, assign individual steps to your team members, and identify anything blocking your progress.

6 min read

Comments & discussions

Comments & discussions

We've all had that thought... "Did this really have to be a meeting?" By taking advantage of comments and discussions in Notion, your team can gather feedback asynchronously and move projects forward, and cancel a few meetings along the way.

4 min video

Creating a database

Creating a database

You can unlock a lot of Notion's most powerful features by using databases. Just click the + New Page button and select a database type to get started.

3 min video

Getting started with projects and tasks

Getting started with projects and tasks

Projects and tasks live side by side with your notes and docs for a seamless project management experience. Learn more about how to get started.

8 min read

Getting started with templates for your team

Getting started with templates for your team

Try adding templates to your workspace. These powerful databases will help you jump start page creation, and inspire you to create your own Notion workflows.

8 min video

How engineering and product teams use Notion for sprint planning

How engineering and product teams use Notion for sprint planning

Manage sprint-based work with custom views and task automations. Plus, connect to your company docs, meeting notes, GitHub repository, and more — all boosted by AI.

10 min read

How managers get a clear view of what everyone’s working on in Notion

How managers get a clear view of what everyone’s working on in Notion

Managers have a lot on their plates and the last thing they need is more tools. Learn how to manage 1:1s, meetings, docs, and tasks all in one place.

11 min read

How Mixpanel built a custom engineering roadmap in Notion

How Mixpanel built a custom engineering roadmap in Notion

Mixpanel's engineering and product teams use Notion to move all projects forward remotely, from daily standups to roadmapping together. Get an insider tour of their team's workspace.

45 min video

How Notion can help your marketing team stay organized and efficient

How Notion can help your marketing team stay organized and efficient

Working in disparate tools is costly and wastes time. Consolidate marketing projects, docs, and wiki into a seamless hub for work with Notion.

12 min read

How teams can use comments for better collaboration

How teams can use comments for better collaboration

Whether it’s different departments at your company, sub-teams, or external partners, Notion comments enable cross-functional collaboration.

6 min read

How to build an effective go-to-market (GTM) plan

How to build an effective go-to-market (GTM) plan

Discover how to create a successful go-to-market plan on our Notion guides. Our tutorial video breaks down the process step-by-step, making it ideal for anyone preparing to launch a product or service. Learn to effectively reach your target audience.

11 min video

How to create a content calendar for your marketing team

How to create a content calendar for your marketing team

One place for all your marketing team’s content — from deadlines and blog drafts to social media posts and podcast audio.

12 min read

How to use Notion for your startup: Templates and more

How to use Notion for your startup: Templates and more

Discover how to launch your startup with our comprehensive Notion guide. Our tutorial video "Startup in a Box" provides step-by-step instructions to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.

5 min video

How visual link previews can streamline team collaboration

How visual link previews can streamline team collaboration

Link previews unite teams by giving them access to scattered information they need to execute — without ever leaving Notion.

7 min read

Import projects from Asana for a connected work experience

Import projects from Asana for a connected work experience

Migrate projects and tasks from Asana to Notion in just a few clicks. Then, connect your wikis, notes, and docs so all your work is in one place.

10 min read

Mastering the RACI model for effective project management

Mastering the RACI model for effective project management

Discover how to streamline project management with the RACI model in our comprehensive Notion guide. Watch our tutorial video to learn how to assign responsibilities clearly and boost productivity in your team.

8 min video

Migrating to Notion for Project Management

Migrating to Notion for Project Management

In this guide, we’ll discuss how project management in Notion works, some of its key features, and best practices for keeping the most productive and connected workspace possible.

10 min read

Notion for creative agencies: managing internal and client work

Notion for creative agencies: managing internal and client work

Notion can be your agency’s hub, both for internal project management and all client-facing work. You can use this system to make sure information is accessible and projects stay on track.

8 min read

Notion for engineers: A comprehensive guide to streamlining project management

Notion for engineers: A comprehensive guide to streamlining project management

Discover the power of Notion for engineers in our comprehensive guide. Streamline your project management with our tutorial video and enhance your engineering workflow.

5 min video

Organize, manage, and track all your work with a personal dashboard

Organize, manage, and track all your work with a personal dashboard

Build a custom dashboard to manage all your personal work tasks — while also bringing in relevant info from across your Notion workspace.

7 min read

Personal tasks

Since Notion is so flexible, you can manage your tasks however you want! But we'll show you two specific examples of task management pages that you can build yourself - one that's more lightweight, and one with more features and functionality.

10 min video

Reminders & @mentions

Reminders & @mentions

All you need is the @ key to quickly create a link to a person, date, or page.

3 min video

Show your team how to organize, track and manage work in Notion

Show your team how to organize, track and manage work in Notion

You use Notion to manage your personal life. So, wouldn’t it be great to get your whole team on board with your favorite tool and build a company workspace to organize information and track your work? Here’s how you take what you’ve built in your personal space as inspiration for your company workspace.

8 min read

Start fresh and do the thing: How to actually set and hit team goals this year

Start fresh and do the thing: How to actually set and hit team goals this year

Achieving the goals you set for your team this year comes down to a plan. Using this system, your goals are top of mind and actionable, so your team knows who’s working on what and when it’s due.

10 min read

Synced Databases bridge the gap between different tools

Synced Databases bridge the gap between different tools

Synced Databases let you pull information from 3rd party apps like GitHub and Jira into Notion, and break down silos across teams.

10 min read

This project management system connects the dots for your product team

This project management system connects the dots for your product team

Centralize all the cross-functional work your product team does using one system for project management and roadmapping. Focus on what your team is executing now — and plan for what’s next.

14 min read

Timeline view unlocks high-output planning for your team

Timeline view unlocks high-output planning for your team

Timeline is a new type of Notion database that’s way more than a Gantt chart. It gives you complete flexibility to scope projects, adjust their timelines, and customize your workflow.

5 min read

Unleashing productivity with Notion's Slack integration

Unleashing productivity with Notion's Slack integration

Discover how to boost your team's productivity by integrating Notion with Slack. This video provides a step-by-step tutorial to help you streamline your team's communication effectively.

8 min video

Use Asana link previews to keep your teams on the same page

Use Asana link previews to keep your teams on the same page

You can unite everyone in your Notion workspace, even if your teams use different tools. Link previews let you paste Asana tasks, Dropbox files and more directly into a Notion page, giving everyone visibility and access to information.

4 min read

Use link previews to collaborate, manage projects, and ship faster

Use link previews to collaborate, manage projects, and ship faster

Link previews gather information from other tools — helping you collaborate with cross functional teams and make quick decisions on project timeline inside one Notion workspace.

6 min read

Using advanced database filters

Using advanced database filters

Managing tasks and projects in Notion just got a big upgrade. With new advanced database filters, you have even more control and customizability over your database views - make them as specific as you want for a more organized and efficient workflow.

4 min video

Using database templates

Using database templates

Instead of manually typing out the same structure and content for every new page, you can use database templates to automate your processes and save some time.

3 min video

Using database templates to help cement your team's process

Using database templates to help cement your team's process

Whether it’s product launches, design specs, or user research, processes need to run efficiently. In Notion, database templates are essential to setting your team up for success.

6 min read

Using database views

Using database views

Notion databases are incredibly powerful, and can hold thousands of items. Database views allow you to organize your content however you like!

12 min video

Using linked databases

Using linked databases

Linked databases let you include synced copies of the same content across different pages. Use them to include a filtered view of team tasks in your meeting notes, or create a dashboard of tasks assigned to you from different databases.

3 min video

Using Notion for marketing campaigns

Using Notion for marketing campaigns

Explore how to create a homepage to manage everything related to the campaign, create and manage all documentation and notes related to campaigns, and map tasks and dependencies to keep your projects on track.

4 min video

When to use each type of database view

When to use each type of database view

Teams often have data sets that need to be sliced many ways — whether it’s a shared company roadmap or list of project tasks. Database views give your team the power to customize how they see this data, and quickly bring up what they need.

9 min read

Connect projects and docs to get more done, faster

Connect projects and docs to get more done, faster

Managing projects in the same tool you use for documentation means context is only a click away. Plus, teams get more done, in less time, using automation and Notion AI.

10 min read

A connected workspace for product teams to collaborate, ideate and launch

A connected workspace for product teams to collaborate, ideate and launch

Discover how to build a connected workspace for product teams that simplifies workflows and improves collaboration in Notion. This guide covers everything from creating a team wiki to managing projects, tasks, and meeting notes.

10 min read

Databases reimagined— what’s changed?

Databases reimagined— what’s changed?

In this guide we’ll break down what’s new with databases, and how you can make the most of them — on your own, or with a team.

8 min read

Three key databases for teams, and how to use them

Three key databases for teams, and how to use them

Databases allow you to create and categorize your company’s information - from all hands meeting notes, to project briefs, tasks to do, and more. With databases for your meeting notes, docs, tasks, and projects, you can keep everything organized and easy to find in an instant.

11 min read