Global Custom task types: the ability to add the same task type to multiple projects

[Richard_Sather]

Just like custom fields added to a library, it would be great to add custom task types to a library so that they are standardized and available to add to any project.

That way, the project that the task type is multi-homed could be grouped by that task type and other features such as rules could be used in that multi-homed project. Additionally, they could be quantified in global Dashboards. This would really expand the usability of custom task types which currently are great if they are isolated to one project - not ideal.

This request is similar but not the same as:

Custom task types and statuses supported in a Bundle's task templates

The recently introduced Custom Task Types & Statuses are fantastic but I find them limiting with regards to universal dashboards or portfolio dashboards because each custom type is unique to a project and cannot be quantified globally. I’m hoping a fast follow will be to add support for custom task types in Bundles which would resolve these initial shortcomings. This is similar but different to:

[Jan-Rienk]

Agreed! Added my vote.

[Richard_Sather]

Great to see this is already being considered !

[Stephen_Li]

@Richard_Sather has his finger on the pulse clearly, considered less than a day later

[Matthew_Stroh]

We have a fairly complicated series of rules set up to run Agile projects in Asana. Seeing the obvious benefits of Custom Task Types, I wanted to rebuild that system. Without CTT being added as Library items or Bundle items, it’s a complete no-go.