📅 2024-06-03 — Session: Automated Integration of Google Sheets and Trello
🕒 05:10–05:40
🏷️ Labels: Zapier, Google Sheets, Trello, Automation, Time Management
📂 Project: Business
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM
Session Goal
The session aimed to explore and implement the integration of Google Sheets and Trello using Zapier to facilitate synchronized time block management.
Key Activities
- Introduction to Zapier: Reviewed the basics of Zapier, its components, and benefits for automation.
- Integration Setup: Detailed steps were followed to connect Google Sheets and Trello using Zapier, allowing for parallel management of time blocks.
- Design of Time Blocks: Planned the creation of a ‘time block’ object, including start/end times, objectives, and resources, to be implemented in Google Sheets and automated with Zapier.
- CSV File Creation: A CSV file was created to contain the designed time blocks, ready for download and further modification if needed.
- Memo Management: Developed a workflow for managing memos with Google Docs and Sheets, incorporating automation via Zapier.
Achievements
- Successfully set up an automated workflow between Google Sheets and Trello using Zapier.
- Created a structured framework for time blocks to enhance productivity.
- Generated a CSV file for time block management.
Pending Tasks
- Further refinement of the time block design and CSV file as per evolving needs.
- Continuous monitoring and optimization of the Zapier integrations for efficiency.