How to build a community of practice | Petra Wille (Strong Product People)

#28: In this insightful episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Petra Wille, an independent product leadership coach and author of Strong Product People. We discuss the benefits and importance of creating a product community of practice, which can help product leads free up time and focus on people development. Listen in as Petra shares her research on this topic, including interviews and a survey of over 100 people, and learn how such communities can help product people experience mastery, share best practices, and support onboarding.

We also explore the significance of psychological safety in product teams and the role of vulnerability in strong leadership. Petra explains how to encourage reflection and continuous learning in teams, even when budgets are limited, and the importance of contributing to the larger product community.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into creating an environment where everyone can feel safe and secure, allowing for diversity and growth in the workplace.

Finally, we discuss the challenges of transitioning from individual contributor to product leader and the essential human skills needed for a successful transition. Petra shares her advice on giving feedback, creating clarity of thought, and mastering the art of non-violent communication.

Tune in to learn more about the components of effective product leadership and how to foster a strong product culture through feedback and communication.

Where to find Petra

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-wille-b8b1329/
• Website: https://www.petra-wille.com/

Where to find Axel

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/axelsooriah/

About Panash

We provide training and coaching programs to help product professionals unlock their true potential and become high performers.

You can learn more about our programs here: https://www.panash.io/

Our blog contains articles and free resources on key topics for product managers and leaders.

Check it out here: https://collection.panash.io/

Referenced in this episode:

• Joff Redfern

Show notes and highlights

(0:00:00) Building Successful Product Communities of Practice

(0:11:35) Learning, Contribution, and Psychological Safety

(0:15:24) Product Leadership and Psychological Safety

(0:26:39) Leadership Skills

(0:31:45) Feedback for Strong Product Cultures

(0:43:33) Recommendations, Accelerators, and Product at Heart

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