There are multiple paths to becoming a product owner, much like the many roads to Rome. Dominique Winter and Oliver Winter detail one such path through the role of a Scrum Master. Having experience as a Scrum Master brings many advantages, including a deep understanding of Scrum and iterative, incremental product development. Additionally, experience conducting workshops can lead to great skills and knowledge. However, one may face challenges in communicating a role change and shifting focus to value creation, which is the primary responsibility of a product owner. It is important to not interfere with the Scrum Master role when someone else takes it on and instead focus on product management skills and mindset. Further information and a podcast on the topic can be found at the following link: From Scrum Master to Product Owner.
