Discuss Scrum PSPO-II Exam Topic 1 Question 17

When the Product Owner is too busy to work with all of the teams in a multi-team product

development effort, which strategy will help them?

(choose the best answer)

AAdd component team Product Owners.

BCommunicate a clear Product Goal and delegate some activities to the Developers.

CEnlist the Program Management Office to help coordinate work.

DAssign sub-Product Owners to each Scrum Team.

EAll of the above.

Suggested Answer: B

The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. They are also accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes clearly expressing Product Backlog items, ordering them to best achieve goals and missions, ensuring that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible and understood. The Product Owner may do the above work or may delegate the responsibility to others.However, the Product Owner remains accountable1.

When working with multiple Scrum Teams on the same product, the Product Owner should ensure that there is a shared understanding of the Product Goal among all the teams and stakeholders. The Product Goal is the long-term objective for the Scrum Team.They must fulfill (or abandon) one objective before taking on the next2. The Product Owner should also collaborate with the Developers to create and refine Product Backlog items that are valuable, feasible, and testable.The Developers are accountable for creating a plan for the Sprint, the Sprint Backlog1. The Product Owner should trust the Developers to self-organize and deliver the most valuable increments possible.

The other options are not recommended strategies for the Product Owner, as they may introduce unnecessary complexity, confusion, and waste. Adding component team Product Owners, enlisting the Program Management Office, or assigning sub-Product Owners may create silos, dependencies, and conflicts among the teams and stakeholders. These roles may also undermine the authority and accountability of the Product Owner, and reduce the transparency and alignment of the Product Backlog.The Product Owner should work with the Scrum Master and the Developers to find ways to optimize the value delivery and collaboration across the teams, rather than creating intermediaries or proxies34.Reference:1:Scrum Guide2:Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework3:Managing Products with Agility4:Evolving the Agile Organization

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44 comments · newest first

Leah 10 months ago

E covers all bases, but is it really necessary?

Garry 11 months ago

Wait, can we really delegate that much? Sounds risky.

Cordelia 11 months ago

Totally agree with B! Delegation is crucial.

Lashanda 11 months ago

A seems like overkill, honestly.

Josefa 11 months ago

I think B is the best choice. Clear goals are key!

Jani 12 months ago

I’m torn between A and D. I feel like having sub-Product Owners could help, but I also see the value in having a single clear direction.

Lourdes 12 months ago

I think we practiced a question similar to this, and I remember that delegating tasks can really help. Option B sounds right to me.

Crista 12 months ago

I’m not sure, but I feel like adding more Product Owners could complicate things. Maybe option D is better?

Melina 1 year ago

I remember discussing the importance of a clear Product Goal in our last study group. I think option B might be the best choice.

Noemi 1 year ago

This is a tricky one, but I feel confident I can figure it out. I'll focus on the core Scrum principles of empowering the team and maintaining product focus. I think option D might be the way to go.

King 1 year ago

I'm a little confused by all the options here. I'll need to review my Scrum knowledge to make sure I understand the differences between things like component team Product Owners and sub-Product Owners.

Deeann 1 year ago

Okay, I've got this. The key is to find a way to distribute the Product Owner's workload while still maintaining clear product direction. I think option B looks like the best approach.

Jacob 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The Product Owner's role and responsibilities are crucial, so I'll need to really think through how to best support them when they're overloaded.

Lili 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward Scrum question. I'll carefully read through the options and think about the key Scrum principles to determine the best approach.

Laura 1 year ago

This looks like a straightforward question about cloud-managed platforms. I'll carefully read through the options and think about which one best enables IT and OT to deploy, monitor, and gain insights from their devices.

Eveline 1 year ago

Hmm, this one seems tricky. I'll need to think through the wireless client behavior and roaming issues carefully.

Carolynn 1 year ago

Ah, I see. The key here is that the ports need to match, but the data types don't have to be identical. That makes sense, I'll go with option B.

Beckie 1 year ago

Based on the information provided, I think the answer is the Printer Selections page. That seems like the most logical place to configure the user, report, and printer combination to ensure the purchase orders automatically print to the cloud-based printer. I'll double-check my work, but I'm fairly confident in this response.

Lili 2 years ago

E) All of the above. When the Product Owner is too busy, you need an 'all hands on deck' approach. This question is a real 'kitchen sink' special!

Ligia 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lili

A) Add component team Product Owners.

Loren 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lili

D) Assign sub-Product Owners to each Scrum Team.

Venita 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lili

B) Communicate a clear Product Goal and delegate some activities to the Developers.

Meghann 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lili

E) All of the above. When the Product Owner is too busy, you need an 'all hands on deck' approach. This question is a real 'kitchen sink' special!

Maryln 2 years ago

D) Assign sub-Product Owners to each Scrum Team. That way, the Product Owner can focus on the big picture while still having eyes on the details.

Brandon 2 years ago

B) Communicate a clear Product Goal and delegate some activities to the Developers. Sounds like a good way to keep the teams moving forward without micromanaging.

Albert 2 years ago

D) Assign sub-Product Owners to each Scrum Team. This way, the work can be distributed without losing the overall product vision.

Almeta 2 years ago

↳ replying to Albert

It's important to make sure everyone is aligned with the overall product vision.

Aleta 2 years ago

↳ replying to Albert

Yeah, that way the Product Owner can focus on the big picture while the sub-Product Owners handle the details.

Cheryl 2 years ago

↳ replying to Albert

Assigning sub-Product Owners to each Scrum Team sounds like a good idea.

Maryann 2 years ago

↳ replying to Albert

I agree, it's important to ensure that the teams are aligned with the product goals.

Deonna 2 years ago

↳ replying to Albert

Yes, it can help distribute the work and maintain the overall product vision.

Martha 2 years ago

↳ replying to Albert

Assigning sub-Product Owners to each Scrum Team sounds like a good idea.

Genevieve 2 years ago

That's a good point, Jaclyn. Having sub-Product Owners could definitely help with coordination among the teams.

Jaclyn 2 years ago

But what about D) Assign sub-Product Owners to each Scrum Team? Wouldn't that help distribute the workload better?

Tawna 2 years ago

E) All of the above. I think a multi-pronged approach would be most effective in this scenario.

Odelia 2 years ago

↳ replying to Tawna

B) Communicate a clear Product Goal and delegate some activities to the Developers.

Richelle 2 years ago

↳ replying to Tawna

A) Add component team Product Owners.

Kristine 2 years ago

I agree with Genevieve. It's important to have a clear goal and involve the Developers in the process.

Genevieve 2 years ago

I think B) Communicate a clear Product Goal and delegate some activities to the Developers is the best strategy.

Sueann 2 years ago

B) Communicate a clear Product Goal and delegate some activities to the Developers. This seems like the most straightforward and pragmatic solution when the Product Owner is too busy.

Doretha 2 years ago

↳ replying to Sueann

D) Assign sub-Product Owners to each Scrum Team.

Stephaine 2 years ago

↳ replying to Sueann

C) Enlist the Program Management Office to help coordinate work.

Andree 2 years ago

↳ replying to Sueann

B) Communicate a clear Product Goal and delegate some activities to the Developers.

Allene 2 years ago

↳ replying to Sueann

A) Add component team Product Owners.

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