GTD Setup in Trello | Organize Your Productivity System
In this video, I walk you through how to set up a Getting Things Done® (GTD®) system using Trello, the popular project management and task-tracking tool. Whether you’re new to GTD or looking to refine your existing system, you’ll learn how to structure your Trello boards to align with the GTD workflow: Capture, Clarify, Organize, Reflect, and Engage.
✅ Learn how to:
- Set up a GTD-friendly board structure
- Manage your In-Tray, Actions, Projects, and Someday/Maybe lists
- Use Trello features like labels, checklists, and due dates to stay focused
- Perform Weekly Reviews directly within Trello
📌 Resources
If you'd like access to the (very simple) board templates I created as part of this demo, you can join Personal Productivity Club's Trello user group and find the links in there:
https://www.personalproductivity.club/share/u58_LprQSGAiB3Ux?utm_source=manual
This setup is perfect for professionals, entrepreneurs, and productivity enthusiasts looking to bring clarity and calm to their task management.
0:00 Introduction to GTD in Trello
1:05 Setting Up Your GTD Board in Trello
2:30 Organizing Projects with Separate Boards
3:36 Creating GTD Lists: Inbox, Next Actions & More
5:02 Processing Captured Tasks (Open Loops)
6:06 How to Move Tasks Through the GTD Workflow
7:13 Using the Next Actions List
8:40 Filtering, Labels & Color Coding in Trello
11:34 Setting Up Your Weekly Review Board
13:17 Managing Projects & Someday/Maybe Lists
14:45 Creating Project Goals & Linked Cards
18:17 Using Work-In-Progress Limits
23:35 Automating GTD with Trello Rules
30:29 Scheduling Weekly Reviews & Notifications
💬 Have questions or want to share your setup? Leave a comment below!
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