Product Owner: Communications & Stakeholder Management

In this module, you will explore the foundational elements of Scrum, focusing on team dynamics, the Agile mindset, and stakeholder roles. You will gain insights into cross-functional teams, common challenges from Patrick Lencioni's "The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team," and how the Product Owner interacts with the Agile team. The module covers breaking down initiatives and epics into user stories using the INVEST model, along with practical labs for creating a prioritized product backlog and assessing team readiness. Additionally, you will learn negotiation styles and strategies for resolving conflicts, bridging the gap between marketing and Scrum, and equipping you with advanced collaboration techniques for real-world application.

In this module, you will explore advanced tools and techniques for managing product deliverables, prioritizing requirements, and balancing customer needs. You'll explore virtual collaboration methods, as well as strategies for effective knowledge and document management. The module also covers essential perspectives for working across diverse roles, emphasizing problem-solving, workshop facilitation, and communication style models to support Product Owners in leading teams with varied viewpoints.

This module includes a final project designed for you to practice the role of Product Owner, focusing on negotiation and collaboration skills. You will explore real-life scenarios and practice creating user stories that represent and balance the needs of the Scrum Team, key stakeholders, end users, and customers alike. You will also demonstrate how to negotiate and collaborate with the various players in the Agile process, including Scrum team roles, business stakeholders, and product users.