The Agile Product Owner, The Necessary Adaptation of PO to a New Team | Tom Siebeneicher

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Tom Siebeneicher: The Agile Product Owner, The Necessary Adaptation of PO to a New Team

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The Great Product Owner: The Software Designer PO Anti-pattern

In this episode, Tom highlights anti-patterns like a lack of trust in the team's judgment and over-explanation of implementation details. Tom offers a valuable tip of using stories to illustrate the distinction between "how" and "why" for effective communication. He underscores the importance of clearly defining Acceptance Criteria (ACs) while avoiding dictating the solution's appearance. Tom also emphasizes the need for coaching efforts directed towards the team's understanding and collaboration, demonstrating the reciprocal nature of the Product Owner role.

The Bad Product Owner: The Art of Adaptation, The Necessary Adaptation of PO to a New Team

Tom delves into the nuances of an effective Product Owner (PO). Tom shares a cautionary tale of a PO's performance shift after changing teams, emphasizing the importance of aligning behavior with team needs. He advises against expecting uniformity and highlights the role of self-awareness in fostering an environment of growth and effectiveness. He emphasizes the need to adapt PO behaviors between different teams, underscoring the need for refined communication. Prioritization, a crucial aspect, is explored in depth.

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About Tom Siebeneicher

Tom is an engaging speaker, who has delivered presentations at conferences like the Atos DREAM Conference, the Agile Leadership Day, and TED XKE by Xebia. Their enthusiasm for discussing Agile is evident in those talks.

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