Entire Organization Respect Your Decision as a Product Owner? How Do You Earn That Trust?

In the ever-evolving landscape of product development, the role of a Product Owner (PO) has emerged as a linchpin in the process. As the embodiment of a product’s vision and the conduit between stakeholders, customers, and development teams, the Product Owner wields considerable influence. Yet, success is not merely determined by the job title but by the degree of trust and respect one commands within the organization.  

The role of a Product Owner goes far beyond being a title on a business card; it embodies a commitment to steering the ship of product development in a direction that not only satisfies the Stakeholders but also ensures the product’s longevity and success in the market. For this role to be truly effective, it’s imperative that every facet of the organization, from the development teams to upper management, respects and acknowledges the decisions made by the Product Owner. But how does one attain this level of trust and respect? 

Now the thing about trust is that you cannot necessarily enforce it; you can only measure it with results. We can however build trust through showing features to our customers and convincing them through the results that we are trying to achieve. And if you come up with some good ideas and can show what you have achieved then you can build confidence in your team and organization.  

But how can we get these results? For me I really believe that this is where Scrum Values come into the picture. For example always being focused about the product and trying to do things a little differently but yet always being respectful to what your Stakeholders are and how they could be negatively impacted if things went wrong. Building trust also being open to new ideas and adopting a growth mindset.  

So in conclusion, yes adhering to the Scrum Values are absolutely important for a Product Owner but overall it’s really about being convincing through results. Earning the respect and trust of the entire organization as a Product Owner is a challenging but rewarding endeavor. By mastering your domain, communicating effectively, building strong relationships, and demonstrating transparency and adaptability, you can build a reputation as a trusted decision-maker. Remember that trust is earned through consistent actions and a commitment to the success of the product and the organization. When the entire organization respects your decisions, you become an invaluable asset in the journey towards product excellence. 

If you want to learn more about fostering trust within your team and organization, get in touch with Ralph and he’ll lead the way! 

About Effective Agile

Ralph Jocham is a Change Agent in Scrum // Agile // Coaching // Evidence Based Management and also a Professional Scrum Trainer based in Europe.

As one of the first Professional Scrum Trainers in the world, Ralph has worked directly with cocreator of #scrum, Ken Schwaber, and has played an integral part in the course development of the #PSPO (Professional Scrum Product Owner) as well as the delivery of all #scrum.org certified courses.

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