Product Management Certification with Agile Product Owner and Scrum - Tip 3

The video emphasizes the importance of empowerment in leadership roles, highlighting that being in charge does not automatically equate to being empowered. It stresses the psychological aspect of empowerment and the need for leaders to empower their teams to become self-organizing decision-makers. The video also discusses the balance between power and leadership, advising leaders to suggest rather than command. It outlines the leader's role in decision-making areas like prioritizing stories, while respecting the development team's autonomy. Collaboration is encouraged, but leaders should not dictate the team's workload or achievements.

Why is empowerment considered crucial for leaders in a product management role?

• It enables leaders to empower their team to be self-organizing.

• It helps leaders to make all decisions independently.

• It ensures leaders have complete control over the product.

• It allows leaders to dictate tasks to their team.

What should leaders avoid doing despite being in a position of power?

• Collaborating with the development team.

• Suggesting ideas to the team.

• Allowing their power to influence their behavior negatively.

• Making exclusive decisions on product priorities.

In what area can leaders make exclusive decisions?

• The duties of the development team.

• The stories the team can achieve.

• The amount of work the team should select.

• Prioritizing stories and finalizing product content.

How should leaders interact with the development team regarding their workload?

• By respecting their assessment of what they can achieve.

• By dictating the stories they should work on.

• By commanding them to take on more work.

• By doubting their capability without reason.

What is the role of a leader in motivating the development team?

• To run the development team independently.

• To dictate the amount of work they should do.

• To provide clear guidance and assistance when asked.

• To command them to complete tasks.