Product Owners Earn Team Loyalty By Showing Up, Learning, And Deciding | Joshua McDonald

Joshua McDonald: Product Owners Earn Team Loyalty By Showing Up, Learning, And Deciding The Great Product Owner: Vulnerable Enough To Learn The Technical Details

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"I've seen developers be fiercely loyal to their product owner who makes that type of effort." - Joshua McDonald

 

Joshua describes the great Product Owner as someone who connects with the team even without a technical background. They do not pretend to know everything. Instead, they get into refinement with curiosity, write stories with the developers, and say, "I think this is what needs to be done, but correct me if I'm wrong." That vulnerability creates a strong partnership. Developers see the effort and often respond with loyalty, to the point where they may refuse to continue important discussions without the Product Owner in the room. The lesson is useful for Scrum Masters coaching Product Owners: deep technical expertise is not the entry ticket. Presence, curiosity, and the willingness to learn with the team are what create trust.

 

Self-reflection Question: How does your Product Owner show the team they are willing to learn the product with them?

The Bad Product Owner: The Dependent Note Taker

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