The Great Product Owner: The Role of Self-Accountability in Product Ownership
Great Product Owners understand both the business and the team’s needs. Johann shares an inspiring example of a PO who not only managed the product but also guided the team with a deep understanding of business and technology. What qualities set great Product Owners apart, and how can they drive both product and team success? Johann highlights the importance of accountability and collaboration in effective Product Ownership.
The Bad Product Owner: How Bad Product Owners Derail Agile Teams
A bad Product Owner (PO) can derail even the best Agile efforts. Johann discusses common PO anti-patterns and the importance of getting PO responsibilities right. Why do organizations struggle with effective Product Ownership, and how can they avoid common pitfalls? Johann emphasizes the critical role of the PO in maximizing value and maintaining team morale.
The Ultimate Guide to Supporting Product Owners as a Scrum Master
Are you having trouble helping the team work well with their Product Owner? We’ve put together a course to help you work on the collaboration team-product owner. You can find it at bit.ly/coachyourpo. 18 modules, 8+ hours of modules with tools and techniques that you can use to help teams and PO’s collaborate.
About Johann Botha
Johann joins us from South Africa, helping build digital-age capabilities by developing practical skills to solve problems, grow people, and facilitate difficult change. A long-time proponent of Lean and Agile, Johann consults, coaches, speaks, and writes on the topic. He is also the chief examiner for the EXIN Agile Scrum product.
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