It’s also a fantastic way to get to know how the org is doing, many people will be happy to share what parts of the product they’re happy with and where the dumpster fires are.

I also think it’s useful for the people you’re talking to as they get an opportunity to reflect on what they’re doing and if it makes any sense. It’s like an external auditor or reviewer coming in. Just pronouncing what you’re doing in a way that’s understandable to an outsider can be very helpful in building your in understanding imo.