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Scrum.org Community Podcast

What is a Product? - Q & A with Dave West

Dec 12, 2024
Dave West, CEO of Scrum.org and a seasoned expert in product definition, shares his insights on transitioning organizations to a product model. He highlights the challenges encountered in moving towards a product-oriented approach and discusses the complexities of digital product landscapes. West emphasizes AI's transformative role in product management, envisioning it as a co-pilot for teams. He also stresses the importance of agile leadership in fostering user-centric practices and adapting traditional approaches to enhance value delivery.
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Quick takeaways

  • A product is fundamentally a means to deliver user value, defined by distinct boundaries and stakeholder investments that can often be subjective.
  • Organizations face significant challenges transitioning to product-oriented structures due to legacy systems, power dynamics, and the need for a holistic view of product management.

Deep dives

Defining a Product

A product is defined primarily as a vehicle for delivering value to users, possessing stakeholders who invest and receive returns from it. The Scrum Guide outlines that a clear boundary and distinct users are essential for a product. However, discussions indicate that determining the precise boundaries of a product can often be arbitrary, as perspectives on where a product begins and ends vary significantly. The focus should be on the value the product delivers in solving users' problems and the context surrounding those issues.

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