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Crema Senior Product Manager Michael Luchen shares what he thinks is the future of product management. Hint: Expect process and tooling to take a backseat.

Product Management
The Future of PM: Process Takes a Backseat
Dec 13, 2019

Learn about who sets the definition of done in an Agile Product Team, including how each craft team contributes and where the role of the client plays in.

Product Management
Who Sets the Definition of ‘Done’ in an Agile Product Team?
Dec 3, 2019

Looking for more efficient ways to manage projects or teams in agency life? We’ve talked to our team of experienced product managers to learn more about the best tools and methodologies to lead cross-functional teams and keep everyone on pace with your product’s strategy. This article will discuss some of those top resources with pointers on how to most effectively use them.

Product Management
The Best Prioritization Tools & Methods for Product Managers
Julie Branson
Nov 22, 2019

Innovation has become a major buzzword in product culture and the tech industry. The most innovative companies or teams are the best, right? Well, maybe not. We're taking a look at how the continual drive to innovate may have undesirable impacts on the best way to build products.

Product Management
How Agile Kills Innovation
Alison Stark
Nov 14, 2019

Apps are a ubiquitous part of our everyday lives. But have you ever given much thought to how they're created? This article will walk you through the basic strategy, design, and development process of digital product agencies like ours.

Client Resources
How Apps Are Built
Julie Branson
Nov 8, 2019

Unfortunately, we know agencies don’t always deliver on what they say they’re going to do. Here's how we ensure the client/agency relationship remains positive.

Client Resources
Burned by Your Last Software Project? It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way.
Nov 4, 2019

Hear about our 6 day remote Design Sprint with the Kudelski team, including tools we used, what the process looked like, and how we worked between three time zones.

Consulting
A Facilitator’s Guide to a Virtual, Global Design Sprint
Oct 29, 2019

Learn the four tangible actions that flow from our core philosophies at Crema, including Gitflow, Code Reviews, Testing and Dev Chat.

Software Development
Crema Code, Part 2: Battle-Tested Processes for Product Development
Oct 25, 2019

Learn what it takes to be a great designer. By studying the right people, researching products with great UX, and taking the best from several concepts, you'll see your design skyrocket.

Product Design
The Top Things You MUST Do To Be A Truly Great Product Designer
George Brooks
Oct 23, 2019

Learn how to collaborate effectively as a remote workforce, including tools to leverage, activities to make remote team members feel included, and more.

Company Culture
Collaborating Effectively as a Remote Workforce
Oct 14, 2019

Learn what design systems are, the atomic taxonomy of the Design System, tools you can use to craft a design system, how to perform a UI content audit & more.

Product Design
Atomic Design Systems
Pamela Porto
Sep 27, 2019

Learn how to build and customize a design system for consistency within your suite of apps. Plus, see examples of design systems from Apple and Microsoft.

Product Design
Creating Large Scale Design Systems for Cross-App Consistency
Jake LaCombe
Sep 23, 2019
Tyler Hilker
4
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The Better Bets Canvas for Product Leaders

In this article, we talk about a tool we use to help product leaders think more deeply about the problems they face every day. We call it the Better Bets Canvas, based on insights found in Annie Duke's book Thinking and Bets (which you should absolutely go read).

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