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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

Trello Card Starter Pack

Trello’s key component is the super-charged sticky notes that we call cards. Everything in Trello centers around the cards – it’s the core of Trello! To get the most out of Trello, you’ll need to understand a card’s different functions.

In this chapter, we’re going to cover the most important things you need to know about cards, including the fields that are used most commonly. By the end of this chapter, you’ll be able to create cards with clear descriptions and stylish labels, adding members and dates to them. You’ll also be able to move things around with ease.

Although there’s a lot to cards, here’s what we’ll focus on in this chapter:

  • Card views
  • Name and descriptions
  • Labels
  • Dates
  • Members
  • Watching cards
  • Comments

We’ll talk more about other features in cards, such as checklists, custom fields, and attachments, in Chapter 3.

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