@Michael_A and/or anyone else from Asana team – is there any update on this (subtask-project automated connect capability)?
I am hoping there is a solution to have all subtasks within a project or even just within a task automatically inherit / be assigned to the parent project… something like a simple ticker box for this option in task or project settings would be ideal, but even a way to code a custom workflow/trigger would work…
For some context, I am new to Asana but very familiar with other platforms in this space (was using Trello in my last role and Basecamp before that; also Jira / dev tools etc). My general background is in UX design, product mgmt, software dev, and enterprise architecture so I have spent a good deal of my career comparing features, functionality, vendors, systems etc… Anyway, I have recently started a new role with a new team and wanted to assess the market for the best project/task mgmt solution to fit our need. After initial comparison, Asana rose to the top of my list for a number of reasons, but it would be a lie to say the detailed subtask capability was not a key differentiating factor…
So, it would truly be a let down to find this detailed subtasking feature is incomplete. If subtasking exists but has no ability to be tied to the parent project in any automated, scalable way… then it is not the complete, integrated subtasking feature I believed. Ability to easily view subtasks related to a project in project views (lists, boards, calendars, etc) is a critical requirement of any complete subtasking feature as many (most) users will want (need) ability to see subtasks in list, calendar, etc. Indeed this is assumed functionality so it is very surprising to find this is not supported; if this capability does not exist at scale/automated will need to reassess if Asana will work for our need. Without supporting necessary flexibility, the subtask feature binds itself to critical functional limitations and can never reach potential-- neither in terms of differentiation nor in actualization of core value prop.
As this thread is now quite old I am very hopeful some solution or workaround (workflow) capability has been implemented to use subtasks as desired. Any information / updates appreciated.