Which of the following statements is true about the Product Vision? (choose the best answer)

The Product Vision provides a long-term, guiding star for the product, but it is not static. It exists within the empirical framework of Scrum. As the Scrum Team delivers product Increments and gathers feedback, they learn more about customers, the market, and technological feasibility. This new knowledge may invalidate previous assumptions, necessitating an adaptation of the Product Vision to ensure it remains a relevant and compelling goal. While the vision should be stable enough to provide direction, it must evolve based on significant empirical learnings to maximize the product's value over time.

B. The Product Owner is the single individual accountable for the Product Vision. While they collaborate with the Scrum Team and stakeholders, accountability is not shared.

C. This statement is too absolute. While a vision should focus on the "why," strategic technology can be a key enabler and a valid part of the vision's context.

D. Since options B and C are incorrect, this option is also incorrect.

E. Since option A is correct, this option is incorrect.

1. Schwaber

K.

& Sutherland

J. (2020). The Scrum Guide. Scrum.org. The guide states

"Scrum is founded on empiricism... Each element of the framework serves a specific purpose that is essential to the overall value and results realized with Scrum." The principle of empiricism (inspection and adaptation) applies to all aspects of the product effort

including its long-term vision.

2. Pichler

R. (2016). Strategize: Product Strategy and Product Roadmap Practices for the Digital Age. Pichler Consulting. In Chapter 2

"The Vision

" Pichler notes that while a vision should be enduring

"This does not mean

however

that the vision can never be changed... Review and adapt the vision when necessary." (p. 23).

3. Verheyen

G. (2019). Scrum – A Pocket Guide (3rd edition). Van Haren Publishing. Verheyen emphasizes the Product Owner's accountability

stating

"The Product Owner is the one and only person who is accountable for the value of the product... The Product Owner is accountable for the Product Backlog." This accountability extends to the vision that guides the Product Backlog. (Section 4.2.4).