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In this episode of All Things Product, hosts Petra Wille and Teresa Torres dive into a common challenge faced by internal product teams—relying on stakeholder meetings instead of proper discovery practices. Why do so many teams collect requirements through meetings rather than observing real user behavior? How can product teams better differentiate between stakeholders, end-users, and sponsors?

Petra and Teresa break down why internal tools often fall into the requirement trap and share actionable strategies for conducting effective product discovery, even when your users are colleagues. They explore how to leverage internal access, the importance of story-based interviews, and how...

Frameworks are everywhere in product management, from Business Model Canvases to Opportunity Solution Trees to Jobs to Be Done, and they promise structure, clarity, and efficiency. But what happens when they become rigid recipes that stifle creativity and slow down progress? In this episode, Petra Wille and Teresa Torres explore the pros and cons of product frameworks and share how to make them work for you—rather than against you.

Join us as we discuss:
✅ Why frameworks are helpful when you’re learning but can hold you back as you gain experience
✅ How to adapt frameworks to fit your team’s...

In this episode of All Things Product, Petra Wille and Teresa Torres dive into a hot topic circulating on LinkedIn: AI-generated Opportunity Solution Trees. With AI tools like Synthetic Users promising instant user insights, should product teams embrace them—or avoid them altogether?
Teresa and Petra break down the risks of AI-driven research, why real human interaction is irreplaceable, and how relying on synthetic data could mislead your product decisions. Plus, they share practical tips on balancing AI efficiency with real customer discovery.
🎧 Tune in for an insightful discussion on why real conversations still matter in product development!

In this episode of All Things Product, hosts Petra Wille and Teresa Torres dive into a challenge many product leaders face—making time for deep work. Why is it so hard to block off focused time for strategic thinking, team alignment, and creative exploration? Why do so many product leaders feel guilty about stepping away from daily execution?
We explore how deep work can transform product strategy, improve decision-making, and boost team effectiveness. Petra shares insights from coaching product leaders who struggle to prioritize deep thinking, while Teresa offers practical tips on carving out time for what truly moves the needle....

Many product teams aspire to work in a modern, outcome-driven way—prioritizing discovery, continuous learning, and experimentation. But what happens when your organization doesn’t support these practices? In this episode, we unpack the tension between ideal product practices and the reality of organizational constraints.

Join us as we discuss:
✅ Why it’s okay to work the way your organization expects—without feeling like a failure
✅ How to navigate the disconnect between best practices and company culture
✅ Strategies for influencing change when you’re in a feature factory
✅ Specific tactics leaders can use to support product team’s who want to experiment...

Welcome to All Things Product with Petra Wille and Teresa Torres! In this debut episode, we dive into why we started this podcast and what you can expect from future episodes. We chat about our shared passion for product development, the challenges of the industry, and why we’re skipping the traditional interview format to bring you unfiltered discussions on the hottest product topics.
Join us as we explore key insights, share candid opinions, and geek out about all things product!