Now, though, I'd have to say that Trello has helped me recover my pride in work ethic. While I could just as easily write due dates on my outlook or google calendars, Trello allows me to visualize the progress and completion of one project in its entirety. Above, you can see my lists for the first prototype of the Historic Properties Database. I can share my self-imposed deadlines with my supervisors (hello, mini-due dates from high school history class). I can attach deadlines, as well as add comments to tasks. For example, I can elaborate on why "Download Collective Access Software" is now a week late in its completion.
Being able to visualize project management with Trello has not only allowed me to better manage my time and juggle multiple tasks, but it has also enabled clearer communication between myself and my supervisors about the progress of the database. Both of my supervisors are busy people. By inviting them to view my "Historic Properties Database" Trello board, they can easily keep up with my progress and the general timeline of the project without taking time out of their schedule to talk with me. By being in the loop, they understand the current status of the project and ask appropriate questions when they do have the time and want to meet in person.
At the Best Practices Exchange in Montgomery two weeks ago, there was a session about communicating and advocating a project to the top executive in 15 minutes or less. I'd argue that Trello is another great tool for keeping stakeholders and executives in the know about a project's progression AFTER they've gone to bat for you/the project.
So, Trello has helped me recover my high school work ethic and communicate my project timeline to my supervisors. One little tool, such potential!