FC Barcelona’s Academy, known as La Masia, has developed a renowned reputation for producing world-class football talent. Their approach can offer valuable lessons for product managers in several ways:
2 min readAug 11, 2024
1. Focus on Development and Long-Term Vision
- Lesson: Emphasize skill development and long-term vision over immediate results.
- Application: Product managers should invest in continuous learning and development of their teams, focusing on building skills that will be valuable in the long run.
2. Holistic Training
- Lesson: Provide comprehensive training that covers all aspects of the game.
- Application: Product managers should ensure their teams are well-rounded, with knowledge spanning different areas such as market research, user experience, technical skills, and business strategy.
3. Culture and Philosophy
- Lesson: Establish a strong, consistent culture and philosophy.
- Application: Product managers should create a clear vision and set of values for their products and teams, ensuring that everyone is aligned and working towards the same goals.
4. Scouting and Recruitment
- Lesson: Identify and nurture young talent early.
- Application: Product managers…
