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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

List Limits

Have you ever found yourself starting too many things and finishing nothing? I’m guilty of this, especially on my side projects! I have so many ideas and everything sounds fun and exciting, but soon I find myself in the middle of 10 different things, unable to give any one thing the attention it needs.

This happens to many teams at work as well. You’ve been given mandates from higher-ups, and it seems impossible to get everything done but you keep trying. And at the end of the week, to your surprise, you find that not everything has been completed.

Why limit tasks?

Limiting the amount of work in progress is important because it allows you to focus on completing tasks before moving on to new ones. When I have too many tasks in progress, I lose focus, my productivity decreases, and I’m more likely to make mistakes and forget about deadlines. When you limit the amount of work in progress, you can prioritize tasks, manage your time more effectively...