Discuss Scrum PSPO-II Exam Topic 3 Question 19

You are the Product Owner for a product with diverse stakeholders with differing opinions that

sometimes conflict.

Your Director of Marketing strongly believes that you should add a major new feature to reach a

new market. Your CEO believes that the new feature is too expensive and thinks you should

focus on other features to make existing customers happier. The CEO says that as Product

Owner it is ultimately your decision.

You think both perspectives have merit, but you cannot do both. How should you proceed?

(choose the best answer)

ADevise an experiment that will help the company to better understand the new
market and its potential.

BTrust the Director of Marketing's opinion and add the features; when revenues
increase, you will be vindicated.

CBetter understand the positions of other stakeholders to gather more information,
then make a decision.

DTrust the CEO's opinion and focus on current customers, since you cannot afford
unhappy customers.

Suggested Answer: A

= As a Product Owner, you are accountable for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Developers. To do this, you need to have a clear vision of the product and its target users, as well as a validated understanding of the market opportunities and risks. You also need to collaborate with stakeholders and customers to align their expectations and feedback with the product goals and strategy.

In this scenario, you face a dilemma between pursuing a new market segment or satisfying the existing customers. Both options have potential value, but also uncertainty and trade-offs. The best way to proceed is to devise an experiment that will help you to test your assumptions and learn more about the new market and its potential. This could be a small-scale release, a prototype, a survey, or any other method that can provide you with empirical evidence and feedback. By doing this, you can reduce the risk of investing in a feature that may not deliver the expected value, and also gain insights that can help you to refine your product vision and backlog.

This approach is consistent with the principles of agile product management, which emphasize delivering value early and often, validating hypotheses with data, and adapting to changing customer needs and market conditions. It also demonstrates your ability to apply the Scrum values of openness, courage, and respect, as you are willing to explore new possibilities, challenge your own opinions, and involve your stakeholders and customers in the decision-making process.Reference:=Scrum Guide,Managing Products with Agility,Evidence-Based Management

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37 comments · newest first

Jesusita 10 months ago

C makes sense, understanding all sides is crucial before deciding.

Herman 11 months ago

I think D is the safest bet. Happy customers are key!

Miss 11 months ago

Wait, can we really afford to ignore new markets?

Felix 11 months ago

Totally disagree, we need to trust the marketing strategy!

Mona 11 months ago

A sounds like a smart move! Experimenting can give real insights.

Graciela 12 months ago

I lean towards option D since keeping current customers happy is crucial, but I worry about missing out on new opportunities.

Nickolas 12 months ago

I feel like trusting the Director of Marketing could backfire if the feature doesn't resonate. But what if the new market is really worth it?

Lisandra 12 months ago

I think option C sounds familiar from our practice questions. Gathering more information seems like a solid way to make a decision.

Phuong 1 year ago

I remember we discussed the importance of balancing stakeholder opinions, but I'm not sure which approach would be best here.

Ricki 1 year ago

I'd probably go with option C. As the Product Owner, I need to dig deeper and really understand where everyone is coming from before making a decision that could have a big impact on the business.

Justa 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. Part of me wants to trust the Director of Marketing, but the CEO's concerns about costs and existing customers also seem valid. I'll need to think this through carefully.

Marguerita 1 year ago

Option A seems like the safest bet to me. Running an experiment to better understand the new market could help inform the decision and reduce the risk.

Malissa 1 year ago

I'm leaning towards option C - gathering more information to make a more informed decision. As the Product Owner, I need to balance the different perspectives and find the best path forward.

Gary 1 year ago

This is a tough one, but I think I'd start by trying to better understand the positions of the different stakeholders. There might be some common ground or compromise that could work.

Dalene 1 year ago

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Carmen 1 year ago

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Edmond 1 year ago

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Daryl 2 years ago

I agree, understanding all perspectives is crucial in this situation.

Erinn 2 years ago

I believe we should gather more information from other stakeholders before making a decision.

Karma 2 years ago

I'm picturing the CEO and Director of Marketing in an intense tug-of-war, and the poor Product Owner is caught in the middle. Option C is definitely the way to go to avoid getting pulled in two different directions.

Mammie 2 years ago

Option A sounds like a sensible approach. Conducting an experiment to better understand the new market could provide valuable insights to inform the final decision. It's better than just blindly going with one opinion.

Lizbeth 2 years ago

While I understand the Director of Marketing's perspective, I think option D is the safest bet. Focusing on current customers and keeping them happy is the priority, especially when resources are limited.

Christoper 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lizbeth

It's a tough decision, but we need to prioritize and focus on what will benefit the product in the long run.

Benedict 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lizbeth

But what about the potential of reaching a new market with the new feature?

Paris 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lizbeth

I agree, keeping current customers happy is crucial for the success of the product.

Sharika 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lizbeth

It's a tough decision, but we need to prioritize and focus on what will benefit the product in the long run.

Cordelia 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lizbeth

But what about the potential of reaching a new market with the new feature?

Ligia 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lizbeth

I agree, keeping current customers happy is crucial for the success of the product.

Omega 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lizbeth

But what if adding the new feature could attract a whole new market and increase revenue in the long run?

Rose 2 years ago

↳ replying to Lizbeth

I agree, keeping current customers happy is crucial for the success of the product.

Maile 2 years ago

But what if the CEO is right and focusing on current customers is the best move?

Quentin 2 years ago

I agree with option C. Gathering more information from stakeholders is crucial before making a decision that could have a significant impact on the product and the company.

Fausto 2 years ago

↳ replying to Quentin

True, but we need to consider all viewpoints before moving forward.

Jill 2 years ago

↳ replying to Quentin

But the Director of Marketing really believes in the new feature.

Lashonda 2 years ago

↳ replying to Quentin

I agree, understanding all perspectives is important.

Blair 2 years ago

↳ replying to Quentin

I think we should gather more information from stakeholders before making a decision.

Lelia 2 years ago

I think we should trust the Director of Marketing and add the new feature.

Scrum PSPO-II Exam - Topic 3 Question 19 Discussion