[2 Mins FAQ] Can One Person Be Both The Scrum Master And The Product Owner?

Joshua,
Thank you, nicely done. In general, I find that the lack of focus is one of the great “tragedies” in the workplace today. Unfortunately, I think it is a direct result of measuring success based on speed and doing more versus focusing (pun intended) on quality. I also find that agile touts that being a generalist is "better" than being a specialist. BTW, I’m on a scrum team, where the PO also plays the role of development team ☹.

Straight forward my answer is no. Scrum master and product owner both having different roles, and as per my understanding only 20% work is common to both.

Yes, product owner can be a part of developmental work, and be a part of dev team.

Totally agree with you. I myself, rather be a product owner. I believe the historic role of Project director in a waterfall environment is closer to a Product owner than to a Scrum Master y an agile environment. As a consultant, I use to have in my waterfall projects the role of change management which is certainly closer to a Scrum Master.

Thanks for sharing your experience @disqus_OtfQziawBw:disqus :) Yeah. Lack of focus is one of the problems we have in the industry. Companies do not value mastery and prefers generalists.

Good for you @disqus_Nvc3JTWoak:disqus . Continue pursuing to be an awesome Product Owner.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this subject @disqus_7sqxx8GOKX:disqus .

Thank you for your explanation. I have one question, Who will lead the Daily Stand up, if I have a new Development Team,which doesn't have many experience an agile methodology?

Scrum does NOT forbid people holding more than 1 accountability. It can often cause many problems as the video explains, but sometimes it may be appropriate for very small teams.
if you can be PO and a Developer, their no reason why you can't be a Both The Scrum Master And The Product Owner too