Capacity Planning

In this episode of All Things Product, Petra Wille and Teresa Torres tackle a big question: How does capacity planning fit in an outcome-driven, discovery-first organization? Spoiler alert—it usually doesn’t. Teresa shares why traditional capacity planning breaks her heart, while Petra offers a nuanced take on how her past teams used it for internal alignment (not control). Together, they explore the clash between rigid planning rituals and the reality of continuous discovery work. Expect some honest rants, practical reframes, and a few metaphors (yes, rocks, pebbles, and sand make an appearance). If you’ve ever sat through a multi-hour spreadsheet meeting only to fall behind on your roadmap—this one’s for you.

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All Things Product with Teresa and Petra – Unfiltered, insightful, and straight to the point. Join Teresa Torres and Petra Wille as they dive into the world of product management—one topic at a time. No long interviews, no fluff—just real conversations about the challenges, trends, and ideas shaping the way we build products. Each week, we tackle a different topic in short, digestible episodes (15-30 minutes)—perfect for your morning commute or coffee break. 🎯 What to expect: 🔹 Curated randomness: We take turns picking topics, bringing fresh perspectives to each discussion. 🔹 Unscripted, authentic conversations: Personal experiences, opinions, and practical advice—without the corporate polish. 🔹 For product people, by product people: Whether you're a product manager or product leader, you’ll find insights you can actually use. Expect deep dives into product thinking, decision-making, leadership, experimentation, AI, and more—plus the occasional spicy take. 💡 Got a topic you’d love us to cover? Send it our way! 🎧 Listen to All Things Product on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation.