Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast

Sara Caldwell: The Curious Strategist and The Overwhelmed Task Manager, Two Contrasting Product Owner Patterns The Great Product Owner: The Curious Strategist, A Model Product Owner Sara describes an exemplary Product Owner who blended curiosity, strategic thinking, and empathy. By understanding team concerns and fostering connection, this PO became a trusted collaborator. Whether strategizing or engaging in team bonding, this PO consistently demonstrated entrepreneurial thinking and alignment with team goals. The Bad Product Owner: The Overwhelmed Task Manager A contrasting example involves a PO unable to perform beyond task management due to divided focus and limited availability. Sara reflects on systemic issues and offers tips for collaboration, like defining key moments for engagement and modeling desired behaviors to build alignment between PO and team. [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]