Asana Launches AI Workflow Templates

In Today’s edition:

1. Asana launches AI workflow templates to help teams scale productivity

2. LESS THAN A WEEK—Agentic AI for Everyone: Open-Source Tools, Techniques, and MCP

3. Google expands Project Mariner to bring AI agents to everyday web tasks

4. TOOL REVIEW: EchoNotes Simplifies Project Documentation for Project Managers

5. Exciting Career Opportunities for Product and Project Management Professionals

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Asana launches AI workflow templates to help teams scale productivity

Asana has launched a new set of AI-powered workflow templates to help organizations scale their use of AI in practical, impactful ways. These templates are based on real use cases that have demonstrated measurable ROI, aiming to simplify adoption and reduce the friction of initial pilot programs.

• Asana’s new AI-assisted workflow templates are designed to help teams scale AI where it delivers the most ROI.

• Key use cases include request intake, creative production, campaign management, and ticket tracking.

• AI automates repetitive tasks such as intake validation, skill-based task assignment, and workload analysis.

• Templates are built using insights from successful customer implementations to avoid 'pilot purgatory.'

• Asana’s work graph gives AI agents organizational context, enabling accurate recommendations and transparent actions.

This innovation is especially relevant as it significantly reduces manual bottlenecks and improves team resourcing efficiency. By leveraging these pre-built AI workflows, project leaders can optimize task delegation, speed up project kick-offs, and maintain better visibility across workstreams—all critical for delivering high-impact results on time. Read more

LESS THAN A WEEK—Agentic AI for Everyone: Open-Source Tools, Techniques, and MCP

With less than a week to go, the "Agentic AI for Everyone: Open-Source Tools, Techniques, and MCP" meetup is set to take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT at Red Hat Tower, 100 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC. This free event, hosted by the PM Network Alliance, offers an evening of learning, networking, and insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and open-source technology.

Key Details

• Speaker: The session will be led by Clayton Chancey, who will demystify key terms like "agentic," "open source," and Model Context Protocol (MCP) through live demonstrations of AI models, clients, and tools.

• Date & Time: The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT.

• Location: The meetup will be held at Red Hat Tower, 100 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC.

• Event Topic: The session is designed for knowledge workers, project managers, and tech leaders looking to empower their workflows with the next generation of AI, focusing on open-source tools and techniques.

• Agenda:

  • 5:30 PM: Check-in & Networking

  • 6:00 PM: Presentation & Live Demos by Clayton Chancey

  • 7:00 PM: Q&A and Networking

Why It Matters: This event is particularly relevant for professionals interested in leveraging AI without requiring a deep technical background. Attendees will gain actionable insights into how Model Context Protocol (MCP) is reshaping AI workflows, explore the latest in open-source AI tools, and connect with a community of innovators and technologists shaping the future of work.

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Google expands Project Mariner to bring AI agents to everyday web tasks

Google’s Project Mariner is a next-gen AI agent that autonomously navigates the web and completes tasks on users’ behalf — from buying tickets to ordering groceries — without requiring users to visit any websites. Announced at Google I/O 2025, the latest updates make Mariner significantly more powerful and usable, positioning it as a key player in redefining how people interact with the internet.

• Project Mariner allows users to delegate online tasks entirely to an AI, eliminating the need to manually browse websites.

• The agent can now handle up to 10 tasks at once in the cloud, enabling true multitasking without user disruption.

• It integrates with Gemini API and Vertex AI, giving developers tools to build AI-driven applications.

• New “AI Mode” and “Agent Mode” combine web browsing, research, and app integration for enhanced user experiences.

• Google is actively partnering with major platforms like Ticketmaster and StubHub to power real-world task execution.

Project Mariner showcases the future of automation — where routine digital tasks can be offloaded entirely to intelligent agents. This evolution opens doors for teams to stay focused on high-impact initiatives, while AI quietly handles execution in the background, improving both efficiency and strategic bandwidth. Read More

EchoNotes Simplifies Project Documentation for Project Managers

EchoNotes is an AI-powered note-taking tool designed to convert spoken words into organized, actionable content. By leveraging advanced voice-to-text transcription and intelligent structuring, it streamlines the process of capturing and organizing ideas, making it an invaluable asset for professionals across various fields.

• Accurate Voice-to-Text Transcription: Utilizes advanced AI to convert speech into precise text, supporting over 30 languages.

• Smart Summarization: Automatically generates concise summaries, highlighting key points and insights from your recordings.

• Action Item Extraction: Identifies and extracts tasks and to-dos from your notes, integrating them seamlessly into your workflow.

• Customizable Formatting: Offers options to personalize the output style, enabling users to tailor their transcriptions to various needs such as blog posts or detailed reports.

• Multi-Platform Availability: Accessible on Web, iOS, and Android, allowing seamless note-taking across all devices.

For project managers, EchoNotes offers a streamlined solution to capture meeting discussions, brainstorming sessions, and project updates without the need for manual note-taking. Its ability to transcribe conversations accurately, summarize key points, and extract actionable tasks ensures that nothing falls through the cracks. By integrating EchoNotes into your workflow, you can focus more on strategic decision-making and less on administrative tasks, leading to improved project outcomes and team productivity.

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Exciting Career Opportunities for Product and Project Management Professionals

• Project Manager @ SymphonyAI

  📍 Raleigh, NC.

• Project Manager - V @ Labcorp

  📍 Research Triangle Park, NC.

• Senior Project Manager @ ICON Plc

  📍 Raleigh, NC.

• Senior Product Manager @ Envestnet

  📍 Raleigh, NC.

• Product Manager - Agile @ Information Technology Senior Management Forum

  📍 Charlotte, NC.

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