Product Talk · Teresa Torres
articleplaybookLearning Together - All Things Product Podcast with Teresa Torres & Petra Wille
9 June 2026Product
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About Product TalkListen to this episode on: Spotify | Apple PodcastsWhat's the best way to invest in your team's professional development — train everyone at once, let people self-direct, or something in between?Petra Wille and Teresa Torres explore why the sweet spot might not be what
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What a founder can learn
Founder takeaway
Treat professional development as a portfolio rather than a binary choice: combine shared learning that builds a common product language with self-directed development tailored to each team member’s needs.
Why it matters
A blended approach can improve team alignment without ignoring individual experience, roles, and growth goals—making development more relevant to both the people and the product work.
Put it to work
Ask your team: “Which capability would benefit from learning together, and which individual skill gap should each person pursue independently this quarter?”