Every Scrum Team needs a Product Owner. You know you need one — a good one preferably. Where are you going to get one? Why are they so hard to find?
To start, recognize that the bar for a Product Owner is pretty high. The Scrum Guide™ says "The Product Owner is responsible for…
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