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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

Read Me

No matter how clearly you organize your board, folks will still join and feel a bit lost and unsure of how to use the board. Even if you go through the board with your team, it’s still nice to have a central place explaining how to use a board and the expectations of board members.

A README is a file in a software project that typically has important information about the project, such as its purpose, how to use it, how to install it, and any dependencies or requirements. It is often the first file a user will read when exploring a new project. This is where the Read Me Power-Up gets its name, as it’s the first thing a user sees when they’re added to a board if you have this Power-Up.

Why add Read Me to Trello boards?

Having a short snippet of text that introduces people to a board and walks them through it will increase the likelihood of people using your board and—perhaps even more importantly— help them use it correctly. I recommend...