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Supercharging Productivity with Trello

By : Brittany Joiner
Book Image

Supercharging Productivity with Trello

By: Brittany Joiner

Overview of this book

Managing large projects and teams can be an immense challenge, but having an efficient project management system can make all the difference. Trello is one of the leading project management systems, however, it’s crucial to understand its features to leverage its full potential Supercharging Productivity with Trello is the perfect guide for you to enhance efficiency and do more in less time. You’ll start by exploring Trello's structure, including cards, boards, and lists, before diving into Trello card basics. Next, you’ll learn to use Trello views and templates to aggregate tasks and organize projects. You’ll then explore automation, including triggers and actions, to create powerful workflows that will help you prioritize tasks and organize your data effectively. Later, you’ll discover Power-Ups, an add-on that extends Trello's functionality. Throughout the book, you’ll find practical tips and real-world examples to gain practical knowledge. By the end of this book, you’ll be well-equipped to use Trello effectively for task and project management helping you stay on top of your game and deliver quick wins in no time.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
1
Part 1 – Trello Foundation
7
Part 2 – Automation in Trello
13
Part 3 – Power Up Your Boards
16
Chapter 13: Syncing Info Between Boards and Tools

Accessing Power-Ups

To access Power-Ups, click the Power-Ups button in the top toolbar of any Trello board.

Figure 11.1 – Power-Ups board button

Figure 11.1 – Power-Ups board button

If you have any Power-Ups already added to the board, you’ll see them appear in a list with the choice to toggle board button displays, as well as accessing the Power-Up settings. If you haven’t added any yet, you’ll see an inspiring graphic and an Add Power-Ups button.

Figure 11.2 – Power-Up modal

Figure 11.2 – Power-Up modal

Click the button to go to the directory and discover all the Power-Ups you can add to your boards.

I don’t recommend going in here and just adding Power-Ups at random. That can get overwhelming, as there are many to choose from! Just like with automation, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. Having dozens of Power-Ups on your board will slow down performance and add distractions, preventing folks from effectively using your board...