As with everything else related to agile, the nature of the Product Owner role, and whether it is needed at all, depends a great deal on context. As teams discover this, it leads to some common questions:

• What do Product Owners Really Do?
• Where Do Product Owners Fit?
•  Do we even need Product Owners?

Attend this session to examine the Product Owner role and attempt to answer the above questions. The presenter will share his experiences and give you a chance to share your perspectives with each other.
By the end of the session, you'll have more insight into the Product Owner role and how it applies (or not) to your situation. This includes an understanding of common organizational models for product owners (including what part of the organization they fit in), how to determine appropriate product ownership responsibilities for your situation, and whether you need Product Owners to have successful product ownership.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify which common organizational models for product owners fits your situation
• Determine appropriate product ownership responsibilities and practices for your situation
• Identify other attendees who have had product owner experiences that you can share ideas with going forward.