Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast

Gosia Smoleńska: Growing Trust As A Product Owner, A PO Superpower Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: The Trust-Building Product Owner Gosia illustrates the characteristics of an exemplary Product Owner. These individuals build trust with their teams, challenge ideas respectfully, and maintain transparency about their concerns. Great POs actively seek feedback, clearly communicate the customer’s voice, and leverage tools like Jobs To Be Done to align features with the company’s strategy. Inviting customers to share their experiences with the team ensures that development stays user-focused and relevant. The Bad Product Owner: The Anti-Pattern of Control In The PO Role In contrast, Gosia describes a Product Owner who undermined team trust by changing estimation figures without the team’s knowledge. During a meeting focused on affinity est