Published in The Digital Project Manager·Aug 21, 2020Why Our Project Management Tools Don’t MatterAs project managers, it’s easy to fall in love with one tool and let it define the way we manage projects. Perhaps in the rush to support a big project, we pushed the tool we were using to its limits, using advanced features and becoming a power-user in the process…Project Management2 min read
Published in Ideas by Crema·Aug 20, 2020Trust by DefaultThis article is part 1 of our written series “Building Trust in Product Teams,” where we examine what is required for cultivating a positive, results-producing environment for your team. Based on over a decade of experience in partnering with startups, enterprises, and Fortune 500 companies to build digital products, these…Culture5 min read
Published in The Digital Project Manager·Jul 30, 2020Our Agency Tested A Developer-Led Client Collaboration — Here’s What HappenedManaging any large project is complex, full of risks — and faced with a natural reluctance toward team-client collaboration. As a project manager, you cannot mitigate everything: you need to put the expertise of your team front-and-center to navigate each challenge. This requires a team-focused and agile mindset where you…Collaboration8 min read
Published in The Digital Project Manager·Jul 7, 2020How To Develop A Quality Management PlanHere is where the value of a quality management plan comes into play: You’ve probably considered quality as an aspect of each of your projects pretty often. However, chances are your actions to achieve that level of quality have not been as intentional as you would like. A quality management…Project Management10 min read
Published in Ideas by Crema·Dec 16, 2019The Future of PM: Process Takes a BackseatWith 2020 on the horizon, a lot of product managers are wondering how their role and requirements will shift in the next year. I sat down with Michael Luchen, Senior Product Manager at Crema, to see what his predictions were for the future of product management.Product Management14 min read
Published in Ideas by Crema·Sep 25, 2019Why Boeing’s 737 Max Software Failure Lies with Culture, Not OutsourcingA few weeks ago, Bloomberg published an article implying the failures of Boeing’s 737 Max software could be tied to their decision to outsource the coding overseas at a low, $9-an-hour rate not often synonymous with safety. …Software Development3 min read
Published in Ideas by Crema·Sep 25, 2019How to Lead Your Team with Multipliers Principles: Be a LiberatorIt’s no secret at Crema that we are big fans of Liz Wiseman’s book, Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter. In it, she breaks down multiple traits of what defines a “multiplier;” someone who is able to lead in an effective way to multiply output and business value…Product Management3 min read
Published in Ideas by Crema·Jul 24, 2019Atomic Habits for Product TeamsI’ve read my fair share of productivity books. While there are a few standouts, I feel the lessons from books in the productivity genre tend to meld together. That said, when I began to see universal praise for James Clear’s Atomic Habits late last year, my initial reaction was one…Productivity4 min read
Published in Ideas by Crema·Jun 21, 2019Data Privacy and Digital Products: The Biggest Tech Issue in the Coming YearsIt’s a part of our normal, everyday life: “Hey Siri, turn on the lights.” Your friend asks, “Can you look up how busy it is at Applebee’s on Google Maps?” You snap a family photo on vacation and let it automatically upload to your iCloud Photo Library. When at work…Privacy4 min read
Published in Ideas by Crema·May 6, 2019Digital Project Managers: The lifeblood of your agencyThis interview was originally created and published by Rachel Gertz at Louder Than Ten on March 25th, 2019. Louder Than Ten is the only training program for project managers that builds healthier alignment between people, sales, and operations. …Agile18 min read
