Can I Have It In Blue?

The Dual Journey: Mentoring and Learning at Subvisual

Episode Summary

In this episode of 'Can I Have It In Blue?' Álvaro Bezerra and Joana Gomes discuss the significance of mentoring and teaching others in the workplace. They share their personal experiences and the impact of Subvisual's academy programs designed for designers, product managers, and developers to begin their careers. Álvaro and Joana emphasize the significance of practical experience in addition to theoretical knowledge and how mentoring challenges them to stay updated and continuously learn. They discuss different approaches to mentorship, the importance of understanding and leveraging one's skills, and the symbiotic nature of teaching and learning in their professional growth. They also highlight the current openings in SubVisual's academy programs and encourage listeners to apply.

Episode Notes

In this episode of 'Can I Have It In Blue? Álvaro Bezerra, Product Manager at Subvisual, and Joana Gomes, Designer at Subvisual, delve into the importance of mentoring and teaching in design and product management. 

They discuss Subvisual's academy programs for kickstarting careers, the personal and cultural motivations behind mentoring, and the mutual benefits it brings. Álvaro and Joana share their experiences as career changers and emphasize the value of practical learning, continual improvement, and adapting theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. They also touch on the importance of staying current with technological trends and how mentoring contributes to their own professional growth.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 
00:23 The Importance of Mentoring 
00:56 Personal Experiences in Mentoring 
02:45 Challenges and Strategies in Mentoring 
04:59 The Role of Product Management 
08:16 Practical Tips for Effective Mentoring 
17:55 Learning Through Teaching 
21:35 Keeping Up with Design Trends 
30:39 Conclusion