Petra Wille

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““Die gefährlichste Weltanschauung ist die Weltanschauung derer, die die Welt nie angeschaut haben. (The most dangerous worldview is the worldview of those who have not viewed the world)” ― Alexander von Humboldt This is sad but true and we see this in Germany right now... again. While refugees are constantly coming to Europe and really need our help we try to build higher fences instead of a bigger table. This really worries me these days.”

Location:

Hamburg, Germany

Professional title:

Independent product management consultant and product discovery coach

What do you do?

Product Coach based in Europe. Co-Organizer of MTP Engage Hamburg. Loves the web, music and kitesurfing.

Why?

Product Management is a challenging profession. But it‘s also one of the most rewarding. You learn a lot about humans and the world in general while creating products for people. And if you do your job well, they’ll actually love the product you created with your team. How cool can it get?! I strongly believe with the right mindset, goals, methodologies and people around you it’s the best job on the planet. My mission is to help product people discover THEIR way of being a strong product manager, and help Heads of Product to do the exact same thing in their organisation.

What should we read?

Two TED talks: Sarah Kay If I should have a daughter: http://www.ted.com/playlists/87/spoken_word_fireworks and Thandie Newton: Embracing otherness, embracing myself: http://www.ted.com/talks/thandie_newton_embracing_otherness_embracing_myself