The Product Owner is a key player in Scrum, yet there is confusion around the true value and responsibilities of this important role. Many companies have difficulty staffing it. Oftentimes Business Analysts are called upon to assume Product Owner responsibilities, without much clear direction. Some think of the PO role as “an analyst on steroids”. While there is indeed some common ground, in reality, the two roles face drastically different sets of expectations. In this discussion, we’ll highlight the differences between Product Ownership and Analysis. We will also offer up transition strategies for Analysts who dare to make the . . .