We Need a Hero — How to Find and Support Your Next Superstar Product Owner

We Need a Hero
How to Find and Support Your Next Superstar
Product Owner
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Duane Kenney
Product Coach
Devin Anderson
Product Strategy
Coach
Jerry Odenwelder
Product Coach

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Agenda
01 Introduction
02 Identifying Potential Candidates
03 Providing Comprehensive Training (Filling the Gaps)
04 Conclusion

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Introduction

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● Competitive Advantage
● Champion the Corporate Vision & Strategy
● Employee Development & Retention
● Strengthens Employee Morale and Loyalty
Importance of Building A Hero Pipeline

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Identifying Potential Candidates

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Identify employees who possess the necessary skills and mindset.
Look for individuals who demonstrate:
● Understanding of the organization's products
● Strong communication and collaboration skills
● A customer-centric mindset
These individuals may come from diverse backgrounds, such as project
management, business analysis, or software development. They can also come
from other areas we don’t always think about…
How do we ﬁnd internal candidates?

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Where might we be overlooking opportunities?
QA/Dev
Call Center
Marketing
Field Services
UX/UI
Product Mgr
Sales
Business Analysis
Project Mgmt

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Identifying Potential Candidates
Skills To Look For

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● Adaptability
● Analytical skills
● Communication
● Leadership
● Market and user understanding
What should we be looking for?
● Prioritization & time management
● Problem solving
● Strategic Thinking
● Technical understanding
● User experience (UX) knowledge

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How do we ﬁll the gaps?

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Providing Comprehensive Training
Coaching & Mentoring Opportunities

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What/who else can help new Product Owners?
Mentorship
Product
Coaches
Cross Functional
Exposure
Shadowing
Opportunities

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Providing Comprehensive Training
Performance & Evaluation Criteria

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Objective criteria, such as:
● Ability to deliver successful products and solving customer problems
● Stakeholder satisfaction
● Effective collaboration with the development team
Recognize and reward achievements while providing constructive feedback for
improvement.
Additionally, organizations should create growth opportunities for Product
Owners, such as advancement to senior roles or involvement in strategic
initiatives.
How do we evaluate Product Owners?

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Conclusion
Key Takeaways

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● Training internal employees to become Product Owners unlocks the potential
of talented individuals.
● Employees can experience a culture of innovation and collaboration.
● Employees beneﬁt through comprehensive training, mentorship, continuous
learning, and practical experiences, while their organization builds a strong
pipeline of skilled Product Owners.
● Employees are empowered and valued for their deep understanding of the
company’s products, driving the successful development of innovative
products.
What’s in it for employees?

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● Investing in the development of Product
Owners within your organization not only
reduces the overhead associated with
external recruitment but also strengthens
employee retention and loyalty.
● By providing a clear pathway for career
advancement and professional growth,
organizations can cultivate a culture of
internal talent development and create a
competitive advantage in the market.
What’s in it for us?

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Remember, the journey to becoming a proﬁcient product owner is an ongoing
process. Continuous learning, collaboration, and adaptation are key to success in
this role.
By fostering a supportive environment and providing the necessary training and
resources, organizations can empower their internal employees to become
effective Product Owners, driving innovation, and achieving business excellence.
Final Thoughts

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Keep the Conversation Going…
Check out Cprime’s upcoming webinars, read our blog, and
download resources such as whitepapers and case studies:
www.cprime.com/resources
Connect with our Panelists on LinkedIn!
• Duane Kenney
• Jerry Odenwelder
• Devin Anderson
Reach out to Cprime at learn@cprime.com

QUESTIONS?
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Questions?
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QUESTIONS?
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