Product Owner Criteria

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