A great Product Owner drives product strategy, not just manages the backlog

TL;DR; A great Product Owner shapes product strategy by owning the vision, understanding customers and the market, making tough decisions, aligning stakeholders, and adapting based on evidence. Focusing only on backlog management limits their impact; empowered POs drive real value and influence roadmaps. Ensure your Product Owners have the authority and support to make strategic decisions, not just administrative tasks.

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