The Impact on Agile Teams of Poor PO Leadership Skills | Avipaul Bhandari

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Avipaul Bhandari: The Impact on Agile Teams of Poor PO Leadership Skills

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The Great Product Owner: How the Scrum Master’s Feedback Transformed a Product Owner

What key changes transformed this PO from a liability to an asset? In this segment, Avipaul shares a success story of a PO who, after receiving feedback, improved collaboration and team engagement. By connecting with team members and understanding the domain deeply, this PO bridged gaps between the team and customers, and ultimately became a great PO!

The Bad Product Owner: The Impact of Poor PO Leadership Skills

How can Product Owners avoid these pitfalls to foster a healthier team dynamic? In this segment, Avipaul outlines common anti-patterns of Product Owners who try to act as team leads, micromanage, and interfere in technical discussions. We also discuss how these behaviors can cause resentment and hinder team performance.

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About Avipaul Bhandari

Avipaul is a seasoned Agile Coach with extensive experience helping teams and organizations implement Agile practices effectively. His expertise spans various domains, and he is passionate about fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

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