AmirHossein BozorgKian
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Tag Archives: Product Management
Russian Roulette from Top Management to the Product Team
In the world of product development, everything starts with a decision — a decision about what should be built. But when this decision is made without a clear vision, without a strategy, and without a product goal, it’s no longer a real decision. It becomes a blind shot in the dark. Just like Russian roulette…
In Uncertain Conditions, the Emphasis Is on Learning, Not Production
A short while ago, in one of my conversations, a topic came up that has always been a challenge for me: Should we take action quickly, or should we first dedicate enough time to learning and discovery before making any move? In that discussion, many defended the concept of “Fail Fast” — failing quickly to…
Thriving in Uncertainty: The Agile Product Operating Model (APOM) – an Evidence-Based Approach
A recent white-paper published on Scrum.org discusses the Evidence-Based Approach and introduces a new model called APOM (Agile Product Operating Model). The paper tries to show that in today’s world, decision-making based only on gut feeling or past experience is no longer enough. Organizations need to rely on real data and evidence. APOM: https://www.scrum.org/resources/agile-product-operating-model-apom-evidence-based-approach Fast…
The Impact of Technical Skills on Product Owner Success
One of the most common questions in the Agile community is whether a Product Owner (PO) needs technical knowledge or not. Some people believe that the more technical a Product Owner is, the better they can guide the team, understand problems early, and make sharper decisions. On the other hand, some argue that when a…
The Product Owner Role: Responsibilities and Challenges
The Product Owner is one of the most essential and important roles in the Scrum framework and the Agile world. This role is responsible for maximizing the product’s value for both users and the organization and guiding the team in the right direction. However, in practice, this role is not always simple. Differences in products,…
Product Ownership in 2025: Accountability, Leadership, and Decision-Making
In the Scrum Guide 2020, the role of the Product Owner was defined rather briefly and task-focused: a person responsible for managing the Product Backlog and optimizing product value. While this simple definition laid the foundation for Agile team operations, in practice it led to various and sometimes ineffective interpretations of the role. In the…
Delegation: From Better Focus to a Stronger Team
The Product Owner role in Scrum is not just operational. It’s one of the busiest and most demanding roles. A PO is responsible for analyzing user needs, communicating with stakeholders, managing the Product Backlog, setting priorities, and helping the team deliver real product value. In short: high responsibility, limited time. According to the Scrum Guide…
Why Stakeholders and Supporters Matter?
In the official Scrum Guide 2020, the Scrum Team structure included only three main roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers. These three roles formed the foundation of self-managing teams and were responsible for creating value. However, in the expanded version titled Scrum Guide Expansion Pack 2025, Scrum’s view on roles has evolved. This document…
Using story points or estimation is like trying to defuse a bomb
When I first started learning Agile and Scrum, I was excited about using story points. They felt like a modern and smart way to estimate — a better version of hours or days per person, with a more “Agile” look and feel. I guess I fell for the shiny object. But over time, I realized…
Applying Evidence-Based Management at the Organizational Level
In this chapter, the book explains how organizations can apply Evidence-Based Management (EBM) at a company-wide level to drive continuous improvement and long-term success. Instead of relying on rigid strategies or intuition, businesses should foster a culture of adaptability, transparency, and data-driven decision-making. The key takeaway is that an organization-wide EBM approach ensures alignment, agility,…