The Product Owner should meet the criteria for Scrum knowledge,
skill, agile understanding and attitude. These criteria are listed below.
(Be)
- is a team player
- strives to improve continuously
- ready for help for team to achieve Sprint goals
- embraces change
- encourages communication – intra and inter team
- facilitates Scrum ceremonies
- shields team from external pressure
- confident and well aware of product vision
(Know)
- knows nitty-gritties of Scrum
- knows various agile techniques/practices of productivity enhancement
- knows business
- knows how to manage conflicting business needs
(Must/Should)
- should focus on long terms gains rather on short term
- facilitates smooth working environment for team
- generates collaboration and interaction
- acts beyond projects
- have influence in organization
(Share)
- contributes to the Scrum community
- passes on knowledge and experience