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.
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