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Agency scar tissue is the lingering damage left by failed digital initiatives. Learn why transformations flop and how to heal the wounds through things like redefined success, iterative delivery, and change management that puts people first. Digital transformation is a collaborative sport that requires bringing your full team onto the field.

Agency Scar Tissue: How To Heal From Failed "Digital Transformations"
by
Nate Olson
Apr 4, 2025

The fact of the matter is you can’t build great products with a dysfunctional team. Numerous studies have shown that a failure to communicate is often at the center of dysfunction.‍ At Crema, we’ve worked with product teams of all shapes and sizes, and we’ve noticed there are several common traps at the heart of most communication failures. Here are 5 we often see in our product team consulting.

What Your Product Team Isn't Telling You: Insights from Team Assessments
by
Julie Branson
Mar 17, 2025

Yes, you can use Miro for project management. This article explains why it's great, when to use it, how to use it, and key implementation tips.

Product Management
Can Miro Be Used for Product Management?

Choosing the right ticketing system is key for MSSPs. We've helped many cybersecurity firms select the best. Here are some considerations to use.

Test Engineering
Top Ticketing Systems for Cybersecurity (2025)

A UX Audit assesses a digital experience to uncover improvement opportunities, reduce friction, and identify features needing updates for modernization.

Product Design
What is a UX Audit?
by
Larissa McCarty
May 22, 2024

From bid management to project execution, the right digital tools can revolutionize workflows, enhance collaboration, and drive efficiencies throughout every phase of a construction project. In this article, we'll delve into the key features and benefits of some of the top construction management solutions.

Client Resources
The Top 5 Pre-Construction Tools of 2024
by
Larissa McCarty
Apr 22, 2024

Technology is often seen as a necessary evil. What if it became a revenue generator with smart investments in proprietary tech for growth and resilience?

Maximizing ROI & Strategic Advantage with AEC Tech

With 38% of contractors satisfied with current tools, the industry faces issues in collaboration and data, causing inefficiencies and missed opportunities.

Client Resources
Better Pre-Con Tech Leads to 52% Profitability Boost

To scale your service-based business beyond the billable hour, consider these three strategies. This is a video transcript from our YouTube channel.

Consulting
3 Ways to Productize Professional Services

Crema partnered with ArtsKC to launch The Drop, creating a seamless ecosystem for arts and culture communities and participating organizations.

News
Crema & ArtsKC Launch New Pilot Program

Discover the Better Bets Canvas, a tool inspired by Annie Duke's Thinking in Bets, helping product leaders tackle everyday challenges effectively.

Consulting
The Better Bets Canvas for Product Leaders

Crema, a design & tech consultancy in KC, partners with Big Blue Swim School to audit digital experiences for better targeting and conversion during growth.

News
Crema Kicks Off UX Audit With Big Blue Swim School
Tyler Hilker
4
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The Better Bets Canvas for Product Leaders

Discover the Better Bets Canvas, a tool inspired by Annie Duke's Thinking in Bets, helping product leaders tackle everyday challenges effectively.

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