**Shadowing** helps picking up context, processes, and cultural norms. ### What does shadowing mean? (explanation by examples - in context of your PM buddy in a company) 1. Sit next to them, ask them to invite you to their meetings 2. Have them loop you in on relevant communications 3. Ask them to talk out loud as they do their work - for example, explaining why they're answering a question in a certain way, sharing their tips for working with certain people, or explaining historical context about the product.