There’s no planning in Agile – is there?
It’s a common misconception that there’s no planning in Agile (there is), and the Product Owner is responsible, but a lot can still go wrong.
Product
Unlike Projects, which are temporary endeavors, Products are like living things, with a full life cycle from inception to sunsetting; while a Product exists it should have a backlog.
Product Owner Problems with Money
What happens when a Product Owner doesn’t have control or even visibility into the product’s budget? No one will know if it’s successful.
As a Product Owner, what does “Value” mean to you?
Value in agile is an elusive topic to cover; it means something different to everyone. So, what does value mean to you as a Product Owner?
5 Ways a Product Owner should NOT Behave, Part 3
In this subseries’s third and last blog, I tackle the final five ways that Product Owners should not behave. Watch out for these behaviors.
Six Perils of a “technical” Product Owner
If your Product Owner used to be a developer or has a technical background rather than business experience, you may run into a few issues.
When a Product Owner isn’t Held Accountable
Product Owners need to be accountable for product outcomes, but sometimes they aren’t. Learn more about the anti-patterns you should avoid.
Five ways to screw up your Product Backlog
Managing the Product Backlog is a big job, and there are many ways it can go epically wrong. Learn about the top 5 ways you can screw it up.
Product Owner Struggles with Stakeholders
There are many problems and struggles that can occur between Product Owners and their stakeholders. Thankfully, most of them are avoidable.
Do Agile Product Owners need training to succeed?
Some people can jump right into the Product Owner role, but for most, training provides an essential foundation to do the job successfully.
The Product Owner is part of the Scrum Team
It’s a fact: The Product Owner is indeed a member of the Scrum Team. But when the PO doesn’t act like a team member, you’re in for trouble.