Asana’s Head of AI on the Profound Ways Work Is Changing | Paige Costello (Head of AI & Co-Head of Product Management at Asana)

This podcast episode explores the implementation of AI in shipping products and its impact on work management. The conversations feature Paige Costello, the head of AI and co-head of product at Asana, discussing the launch of AI-powered status reports in Asana and the potential of incorporating AI into product development. Asana takes a thoughtful approach in incorporating AI internally, establishing a central AI organization that guides other teams and aligns AI strategies with the overall company strategy. The use of AI introduces new challenges in evaluating success and quality, requiring product managers (PMs) to develop new frameworks and be more involved in the implementation process. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of prototypes and the value of AI in accelerating product development and transforming work management processes. It discusses the implications of AI in work management, such as automating tedious tasks and creating value for customers and organizations. The role of product folks in the context of AI is explored, with an emphasis on engaging with customers. The podcast concludes by highlighting the potential of AI as a powerful tool to address challenges in work management, collaboration, and organization.