Accountabilities
Product Owner
The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the Scrum Team’s work.
Plain English explanation
The Product Owner helps the team focus on the most valuable work. They decide what matters most and make sure the Product Backlog is clear, ordered, and understood.
What it means
The Product Owner is one person, not a committee. They may listen to many stakeholders, but they remain accountable for product value and Product Backlog management.
Why it matters
Without clear product ownership, teams can become busy without being valuable. The Product Owner gives the team a strong value compass.
How it works
The Product Owner develops and communicates the Product Goal, creates and communicates Product Backlog items, orders those items, and ensures the backlog is transparent, visible, and understood.
Key idea
The Product Owner does not need to do all backlog work personally, but they remain accountable for it.
Key points
- Maximizes product value
- Owns Product Backlog management
- Communicates the Product Goal
- Is one person, not a committee
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Source
Based on Scrum Guide 2020.
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