Remove Process Bottlenecks

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Remove Process Bottlenecks

This course is part of Asana Power User: Automation, Security & Integrations Specialization

Instructor: Hurix Digital

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Workflow bottlenecks are interconnected; removing one constraint often exposes the next limiting factor.
Lasting process improvement starts with baseline metrics and tracks performance after changes are applied.
Strategic automation removes handoff delays while preserving human judgment and creative input.
Bottleneck removal is continuous—teams must reassess and optimize workflows as they grow and scale.

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There are 2 modules in this course

Ready to eliminate the workflow frustrations that slow your team down? This Short Course was created to help project managers accomplish systematic bottleneck removal and process optimization through strategic automation.

By completing this course, you'll master workflow mapping techniques, implement smart automation solutions, and measure tangible improvements that boost team productivity. You'll learn to identify handoff delays, engineer efficient processes, and deploy AI-powered notifications that streamline collaboration. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Map existing workflows and identify two critical handoff delays Re-engineer process sections to eliminate bottlenecks and improve flow Measure lead-time reduction and document ≥10% improvement Add automation that instantly connects development and QA teams Track cycle time improvements and report ≥12% reduction in handoffs This course is unique because it combines practical workflow analysis with AI-powered automation solutions, giving you both the strategic insight and technical tools to transform team efficiency. To be successful in this project, you should have a background in basic project management tools and team collaboration processes.

Learners will map existing workflows and identify handoff delays to establish baseline metrics for process improvement.

What's included

3 videos1 reading2 assignments

3 videosTotal 12 minutes

Why Workflow Bottlenecks Kill Team Productivity2 minutes
Mapping Workflows to Reveal Hidden Bottlenecks5 minutes
Building Visual Workflow Maps in Asana5 minutes

1 readingTotal 11 minutes

Understanding Workflow Bottlenecks and Their Impact11 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 25 minutes

Comprehensive Workflow Bottleneck Assessment18 minutes
Workflow Bottleneck Identification Assessment7 minutes

Learners will implement automation solutions and measure process improvements to achieve quantifiable reductions in lead times and handoff delays.

What's included

2 videos2 readings3 assignments

2 videosTotal 10 minutes

Smart Automation Design for Maximum Impact6 minutes
Building QA Handoff Automation in Asana4 minutes

2 readingsTotal 17 minutes

Measuring Automation Impact Through Quantitative Analysis11 minutes
Podcast: Measuring Success: From Implementation to Impact6 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 43 minutes

Comprehensive Automation Impact Measurement Project20 minutes
Automation Implementation and Measurement Assessment8 minutes
Course-Level Assessment: Remove Process Bottlenecks15 minutes

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