Which of the following are the preferred stances of the Product Owner?

• A. The Visionary
• B. The Collaborator
• C. The Visionary, The Collaborator, The Decision Maker
• D. The Business Analyst and the founder

Answer: (C)

The concept being tested is the balance of roles the Product Owner must embody to maximize product value. The best choice includes three essential stances: Visionary, Collaborator, and Decision Maker. A Visionary provides the direction and purpose for the product, articulating what success looks like and why the product matters. A Collaborator works closely with stakeholders, the Development Team, and customers to ensure alignment, gather feedback, and foster shared understanding. A Decision Maker has the authority to make timely backlog prioritization and scope choices, preventing delays that come from waiting on a consensus or escalation. Together, these stances enable the Product Owner to set a clear direction, maintain open communication, and move quickly to deliver value. The other options miss one or more of these critical elements, such as lacking vision, lacking collaboration, or introducing roles that are not recognized as the Product Owner’s stances.