I remove myself from tasks all the time

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I remove myself from tasks more and more, much more often than before.

When we started using Asana, we were a small team and I was involved in almost everything. As we grew, I couldn’t keep up anymore. Too many topics, too many threads. So I slowly decided to step away from specific topics and tasks.

Practically, it meant removing myself as a collaborator on task, so I no longer receive every comment. My team knows that when you post something, you need to check the collaborators list to make sure the right people get it. If you train your team to do that properly, then you can safely remove yourself from a lot of places, trusting them to add you back when it makes sense.

It’s actually very healthy to do this. Just like it’s healthy to walk away from a meeting where you don’t add or receive value.

This is something I teach my clients in basic training: unlike email, in Asana you can easily join or leave a discussion. And that freedom makes all the difference.

Bastien, Asana Expert
i.DO (Asana Partner: Services & Licenses)

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Absolutely!! You hit the nail on its head: unlike email, you can leave and join a discussion when you decide. :+1:t3:

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This is a very interesting perspective — I really like this approach.
I think it’s a great way to use Asana, especially for keeping ownership clear and reducing noise.I’d love to introduce this idea to my teammates as well.
Do you have any suggestions on how to present this approach so others can easily understand the value?

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Training, training, training.

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