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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

Card changes

Many automation workflows relate to something changing inside a card, whether it’s someone being removed from the card, adding an attachment, or perhaps a label being added. Trello can watch for just about any change you can imagine in a card.

Figure 6.9 – Card changes trigger events

Figure 6.9 – Card changes trigger events

These are some of the most common card changes. If you are looking for something but don’t see it here (such as due dates or checklists), then don’t panic, because they’re probably just part of another trigger tab!

When a specific (or any) label is added to a card

Trigger an action to happen based on when a label is added to a card, or when any label at all is added. Remember, you can use your filter settings if you want to be more specific, such as only on cards that have a red label AND are assigned to you.

Real-world example

When a green label is added to a card, move it to the Done list.

This gives you a quick...