Following on from our theme of Useful Work Planning Apps for Executive Assistants. We are looking at Trello, an App that can improve the on-the-job performance of an Executive Assistant. We are looking at the work planning tool called Trello. Trello is often used in project management. The app can coordinate a team by encouraging work planning, good team communication and collaboration, and prioritisation. These aspects are vital to an effective executive assistant, so Trello offers a popular option for Executive Assistants.
Trello Work Planning
Trello works with boards and has been based upon the Japanese Kanban principle. This work planning method can show work that needs to be started, work that is in progress, and work that has been finished. However, you can customise Trello in any format you prefer. One of the beneficial functions of an executive assistant is that Trello can assist with travel bookings. It will enable you to create cards detailing the different parts of travel, including losing all the bookings, and keep a record of progress. It is ideal for saving all receipts in a central location that your manager and you can access. However, there are many other ways that EAs use Trello effectively.
Work Planning Apps for Executive Assistants
Trello can help to plan meetings and events. You can use Trello to save links to the various resources for the meeting and any additional details you have for the meeting. Again, it provides the ability to share all of these details with your manager and enable the synchronisation required for them to prepare for the meeting. The App will build a rapid visual base to coordinate and collaborate with your colleagues. It is a very popular place to save access codes in a secure environment that a well-respected IT company administers.
Teamworking
Trello also enables you to flag high-priority tasks. This can help you optimise your work planning or manage key deadlines. Naturally, this can also be shared with your team or manager to nurture synchronisation.
Many customisations inside Trello enable you to create tailored work solutions. However, it is worth considering if this is your best app. We all have our way of learning and working. Therefore, it is worth investing some time in finding the best app. Some Executive Assistants enjoy using Trello, and others prefer using alternatives. We are now running a one-day course to update your skills in digital apps and AI. You can see details here: Digitalisation and AI for an Executive Assistant Course.