Accountabilities
Product Owner
The person responsible for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team.
Plain English explanation
The Product Owner decides what the team should build and in what order. They focus on delivering the most valuable work first.
Why it matters
Without clear priorities, teams waste time. The Product Owner ensures the team always works on what matters most.
How it works
They manage the Product Backlog, define priorities, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure the team builds the right things.
Example
If users are struggling with login, the Product Owner prioritizes fixing that before adding new features.
Common misunderstanding
The Product Owner is not just a note-taker or middleman. They are responsible for value decisions.
Key points
- Owns the Product Backlog
- Prioritizes work based on value
- Represents stakeholders
- Ensures clarity of requirements
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Official source
Based on Scrum Guide 2020.
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