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What does a Product Owner do?



The Product Owner (PO) is a critical role in the Scrum framework. Their primary responsibility is to represent the voice of the customer or end-user and to ensure that the development team is building a product that meets their needs.


Here are some of the key responsibilities of a Product Owner:


1. Defining the product vision: The PO is responsible for defining the product vision and communicating it to the development team. They should have a clear understanding of the customer's needs and the value that the product will provide.


2. Creating and prioritizing the product backlog: The PO is responsible for creating and prioritizing the product backlog, which is a list of features and requirements that the development team will work on. They should prioritize the backlog based on the needs of the customer and the value that each item brings to the product.


3. Collaborating with the development team: The PO works closely with the development team to ensure that they have a clear understanding of the product vision and priorities. They should be available to answer questions and provide guidance throughout the development process.


4. Making decisions: The PO is responsible for making decisions about the product and the backlog. They should be able to make informed decisions based on data and feedback from the team and the customer.


5. Accepting or rejecting work: At the end of each sprint, the PO is responsible for accepting or rejecting the work that the development team has completed. They should ensure that the work meets the acceptance criteria and is aligned with the product vision.


The Product Owner is responsible for ensuring that the development team is building a product that meets the needs of the customer. They do this by defining the product vision, creating and prioritizing the product backlog, collaborating with the development team, making decisions, and accepting or rejecting work.

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