Product Agility

Product Mastery: A Call for Change (With Geoff Watts)

Aug 17, 2023

Agile leadership coach Geoff Watts shares insights on product mastery and the need for change. He discusses the challenges of traditional knowledge-based courses, the neglected role of product ownership in Scrum, and the importance of embodying product mastery. With years of experience, Geoff's expertise shines through in every episode of the Agile Pubcast.

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Geoff Watts

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Quick takeaways

Building relationships and inspiring others are crucial skills for product owners to achieve engagement, buy-in, and alignment.

Product mastery involves personal mastery, making effective decisions, and navigating conversations around alignment and potential loss for the team and stakeholders.

Deep dives

The Importance of Engagement and Alignment for Product Owners

Engagement, buy-in, and alignment are essential for the success of a product owner. Relying solely on authority does not create alignment. Building relationships, understanding goals and motivations, inspiring others, and giving and receiving feedback tactfully are crucial skills for product owners.

Introduction

2min

The Power of Mindset

4min

Creating Safe Conversations and Spaces for Vulnerability

14min

The Emotional Process of Letting Go and Stopping a Project or Product

3min

Announcing Changes and Reflecting on Product Mastery with Jeff Watts

2min

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Geoff Watts is the UK's leading agile leadership coach helping leaders go from good to great through a combination of teaching, coaching and mentoring. He works with individuals and teams to identify, bring into balance and then build up their unique skills and characteristics to become more effective, self-aware and effective.

🎧 Ready to dive into the world of product mastery in Scrum? 🚀 In this episode of the Product Agility Podcast, I had an amazing conversation with Geoff Watts, where we explored the importance of product mastery and why it's time for a change🔄

💡 We delved into the challenges of traditional knowledge-based courses and how they often fail to equip us with the skills needed to navigate real-world scenarios. 🤔 But fear not! Geoff shared some incredible insights on truly embodying product mastery, making it a part of our very being🧠💪

🌟 We also discussed the neglected role of product ownership in Scrum and why it's high time we give it the attention it deserves. 🙌 Geoff's passion for this topic is contagious, and his call for change will inspire you to take action💥

🎙️ Oh, and did I mention that Geoff and Paul Goddard have been running the Agile Pubcast for over 6 years? 🎉 They're true experts in the field, and their wealth of knowledge shines through in every episode🎙️✨

So, if you're ready to level up your product mastery skills, gain valuable insights, and join the conversation around agile practices, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧🔥Tune in now!🎧💡

Chapters:

00:03:10 The Transformative Power Of Challenging Experiences
00:06:22 The Importance Of Openness And Vulnerability In Group Settings
00:08:29 Neglecting Product Mastery In Scrum: A Call For Change
00:14:07 Challenges And Importance Of Managing Product Development
00:19:14 The Courage Of Good Product Owners And Their Decision-making Skills
00:22:02 The Emotional Challenge Of Letting Go: Grieving And Convincing Others To Move On

Host Bio

Ben is a seasoned expert in product agility coaching, unleashing the potential of people and products. With over a decade of experience, his focus now is product-led growth & agility in organisations of all sizes.

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