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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

Viewing Cards Your Way

Now that you know everything you can add to a card, you might be bursting with ideas of what to put in your Trello boards. Since organizing a lot of information is easy in Trello, you’ll find yourself adding many cards to a board. While seeing everything laid out in a board style is helpful, there are multiple ways to view your cards that unlock additional insights.

In this chapter, we’ll discuss how to change the data in your board so that you can view the cards that are most relevant to you. You’ll learn how to do the following:

  • Set filters to show only the most relevant cards
  • Create and view charts that visualize information about cards
  • Plot your cards by date on a calendar and timeline
  • Make your board look like a spreadsheet
  • View your cards by location on a map