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title: How can a Product Owner be likened to a ‘mini CEO’?
description: "As an organisation grows to trust the empirical approach of Scrum, the [Product Owner](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/product-owner/) can take on a role similar to that of a 'mini CEO' for the product. They are empowered to make tactical, near real-time decisions about the…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/how-can-a-product-owner-be-likened-to-a-mini-ceo/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Accountabilities / Product Owner
---

# How can a Product Owner be likened to a ‘mini CEO’?

As an organisation grows to trust the empirical approach of Scrum, the [Product Owner](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/product-owner/) can take on a role similar to that of a 'mini CEO' for the product. They are empowered to make tactical, near real-time decisions about the product's future direction based on data and insights from the [Scrum Team](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scrum-team/). This empowerment allows for agile and responsive decision-making, which is crucial for adapting to changing market conditions and customer needs.

In this role, the [Product Owner](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/product-owner/) is responsible for setting the product strategy and ensuring that it aligns with the overall business objectives. They must balance various factors, including customer requirements, market trends, and competitive pressures, to steer the product towards success. By acting as a 'mini CEO', the [Product Owner](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/product-owner/) can drive the [Product Vision](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/product-vision/) and ensure that the [Scrum Team](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scrum-team/) is focused on delivering the highest [Value](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/value/).