Episodes

  • 3 questions about the ask

    3 questions about the ask
    Jul 2 2024
    We are in the business of exploring, defining and solving the unknown. But that does not mean we blindly commit to work. How can we help the product owner and product manager in the agile development space to become more proactive? How can we better qualify what we’re asking the team to do? How can we shore up our commitments? Today, let’s focus on three topics that we need to address as a product owner or product manager with the agile or scrum teams input and feedback to make sure we are ready to accept the challenge of commitment.
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    14 mins
  • Make the requests behave

    Make the requests behave
    Jun 21 2024
    Too many times we fall into habits that we carry over from the days of old. There’s nothing wrong with the days of old, in fact, we can learn a lot from the old days. But what we want to learn from the past and we are actually apply new techniques from thinking patterns we develop. This episode is beneficial for the agile product owner, product manager, agile team, and anyone in your release train or program. if you have ever been in the position of taking the really large document and transitioning it into your actual team for development, this episode is for you!
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    16 mins
  • Wrapping up the keys for a successful Product Owner practice

    Wrapping up the keys for a successful Product Owner practice
    Jun 15 2024
    In this episode I’ll wrap up and summarize the six keys for a successful practice. If you are a product owner or a product manager in the agile space, this episode will summarize the skills covered with a reminder of why we want to develop them and how to tie them back to protect your team, your backlog and the health of your practice.
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    21 mins
  • Product owner/manager Success Key #6

    Product owner/manager Success Key #6
    Jun 8 2024
    With this episode, we are finally through the six keys of success for the product owner or product manager in the agile development and delivery space. Hooray! This episode will close out those six keys that we talked about. Sometimes you can equate the skills to more than just product, owner and product manager roles. We just wanna make sure that we are working on the right thing and that we are doing the right thing right. Combining these six keys will make you a very successful product owner or product manager. I know this because I have been there. Thank you for listening, please tell a friend, and always I’d love to hear from you! scott@planetproductowner.org
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    11 mins
  • Product owner/manager Success Key #5

    Product owner/manager Success Key #5
    May 31 2024
    The old saying for the agile or scrum team is to be close to the work. We hear this a lot, but what does that really mean? Especially if we are a product owner or a product manager trying to understand what problems we want to solve. When we were in the business of discovering the unknown and solving problems, we really need to understand what it is we are actually doing. By developing and practicing the keys or skill sets that I am outlining in these episodes, your practice as a product owner or product manager in the actual space will become really effective.
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    10 mins
  • Product owner / manager Success Key #4

    Product owner / manager Success Key #4
    May 24 2024
    This episode turns the corner for us as we journey through the last 3 of 6 keys for success in your practice. If you are struggling with getting alignment with the team during their working iteration or sprint, this key to success will help you keep that front porch clean! It is important for the agile product owner or product manager to continually refine and master some skills that will make you most effective. So if you’re looking for some help on how to improve your practice, you’ve come to the right place! It really doesn’t matter if you are a new product owner and are looking for some basic agile coaching or if you are a seasoned, in this field, we can and should always learn. So welcome to the agile coaching corner of the universe called Planet Product Owner.
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    10 mins
  • Product owner/manager Success Key #3

    Product owner/manager Success Key #3
    May 17 2024
    Key #3 of the 6 keys to having a successful agile product practice! How do we ensure that we are getting what we want? Putting the six keys together will definitely help us on the journey to becoming a better product owner or product manager in the practice of agile development. What are we focusing on? When we’re in a large scale development effort or even smaller ones, there are a few things that we have to make sure we are doing to ensure our success. Remember, we value working software, not just stories! If you are looking for agile coaching, practical tips and the art of being a product owner or product manager, you’re in the right place! Welcome to the journey, my friends!
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    12 mins
  • Product owner/manager: Success Key #2

    Product owner/manager: Success Key #2
    May 10 2024
    Being a successful agile product owner or product manager takes a little work. It’s not just doing what is in the book or described in the certifications. In my experience, there are 6 keys to success. This is key #2!
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    12 mins