Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenches
Balancing Product Owner Responsibilities with Team Empowerment | Antti Horelli
Jan 31, 2025
Antti Horelli, an experienced Agile Coach from Finland, discusses the crucial balance between Product Owner responsibilities and team empowerment. He highlights the importance of continuous PO involvement to avoid the pitfalls of absentee decision-making. Antti explains how great Product Owners share knowledge actively, fostering collaboration during product discovery. He also addresses Agile fatigue caused by rigid frameworks and emphasizes real-life experiences as solutions to rejuvenate Agile practices.
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Quick takeaways
- Active involvement and presence of the Product Owner is critical for facilitating communication and ensuring team progress in complex software development.
- Sharing responsibilities among team members, rather than centralizing them with the Product Owner, fosters collaboration and improves product quality during the discovery process.
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Understanding Agile Fatigue
Agile fatigue is a growing sentiment among teams where adherence to processes and frameworks overshadows the core goals of Agile methodologies. This fatigue stems from an environment where Agile practices feel more like a checklist rather than a flexible approach to software development. A focus on real-life stories from practitioners highlights that breaking free from strict adherence to frameworks can reinvigorate teams and eliminate this fatigue. Engaging with experienced leaders at events can inspire teams to embrace flexibility and practical solutions that prioritize outcomes over processes.
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