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You may be asking the question, “Can I use Miro for project management?” Our answer would be a resounding, YES. This article shares why the tool is great for this kind of work, when to use it, how to use it, and important considerations for implementation.

Product Management
Can Miro Be Used for Product Management?
Brooke Shepherd
Jul 10, 2024

Choosing the right ticketing system is key to building an MSSP that serves both client and analyst needs. We’ve helped many national and global cybersecurity firms choose the best option for them. Here are some considerations for which to use.

Test Engineering
Top Ticketing Systems for Cybersecurity (2024)

A UX Audit is an in-depth assessment of an existing digital experience. UX Audits can help businesses understand opportunities for improvement, sources of unnecessary friction, and features that might need to be fixed to meet certain standards. These are all ways that a UX Audit can help modernize a product and identify top priorities for a redesign. 

Product Design
What is a UX Audit? (For Enterprise Teams)
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
Larissa McCarty
Apr 22, 2024

Among leadership of large AEC firms, technology is far too often seen as a necessary evil and a cost center. What if it became a revenue generator? What if you had a portfolio of smart investments in your own proprietary technology that allowed your company to grow, thrive, and withstand any environment?

Maximizing ROI & Strategic Advantage with Proprietary AEC Tech
Nate Olson
Apr 3, 2024

With a mere 38% of contractors satisfied with their current pre-construction tools, the industry grapples with critical issues in collaboration, data utilization, and process transitions, resulting in costly inefficiencies and missed opportunities. Addressing challenges in sales and pre-construction to prevent them from spilling over into construction operations is a top priority for ambitious firms looking to scale.

Client Resources
Better Pre-Con Tech Leads to 52% Profitability Boost
Nate Olson
Apr 1, 2024

The billable hour doesn't exactly allow service companies to scale. If you want to scale your service-based business, you could do one of these three things. This is a video transcript of a full-length video on our YouTube channel.

Consulting
3 Ways to Productize Professional Services
George Brooks
Mar 4, 2024

Scaling a service-based company requires intentionality at every level. If you’re a director or C-suite leader at a large organization, you’re likely being pressed to find solutions when your people, processes, and/or technology are failing. Here are 5 considerations from years of working with firms that overcame growing pains to scale successfully.

Client Resources
How Do You Scale Service-Based Companies?
George Brooks
Jan 22, 2024

Crema has proudly partnered with ArtsKC to help their team navigate the roadmap to launching The Drop. Together the teams are working to translate known program requirements into a seamless ecosystem that meets both the arts and culture community and participating organization expectations.

News
Crema Partners with ArtsKC to Support the Launch of Its Latest Pilot Program
Julie Branson
Jan 11, 2024

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).

Consulting
The Better Bets Canvas for Product Leaders
Tyler Hilker
Oct 24, 2023

Crema – a design & technology consultancy based in KC – is Big Blue Swim School's chosen technology partner to conduct a comprehensive audit of their digital experiences with the aim of enhancing their ability to cater to their target demographics and drive increased conversion rates during a period of substantial growth.

News
Crema Kicks Off UX Audit With Big Blue Swim School
Julie Branson
Sep 18, 2023

Crema has been recognized once more by Fortune Magazine as a recipient of the prestigious Best Small Workplaces award for 2023. The team was made eligible for the award by being included on the Inc. Best Workplaces list. Thousands of companies are considered, yet only 100 are honored on the final listing. The last time Crema was included was in 2021.

News
Crema Receives Fortune’s Best Small Workplaces Award for 2nd Time
Julie Branson
Aug 16, 2023
Tyler Hilker
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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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