The Product Owner Checklist

The original checklist for Product Owners – a short and practical tool for assessing and improving your work. Updated in January 2026.

The Product Owner’s accountability is to maximize product value in a context where the right answers are rarely fully known in advance.
This checklist helps you pause, reflect, and make use of Scrum’s rapid learning cycle while tracking your development over time. It does not replace judgment – it supports it.
Created by Lare Lekman, Scrum.org Professional Scrum Trainer (PST), Scrum Alliance Certified Enterprise Coach Emeritus