## Why Is Saying No Important for Product Owners? Saying no allows Product Owners to protect their own—and their team’s—time, energy, and focus on delivering value. It establishes clear boundaries and realistic expectations, reducing the risk of overcommitment and underdelivery. >[!metaphor] >Saying yes to everything is like letting grocery store clerks toss random items into your cart. You end up paying for things you don’t need while forgetting the ingredients for dinner. A Product Owner’s “no” keeps the product backlog filled only with what feeds real value. ## Works Consulted 1. [000267 Battling the Bloated Product Backlog](https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/battling-bloated-product-backlog) | Scrum.org | Accessed 25 Jul. 2025. ## Connections follows:: [[Entry Point 4 (Competencies & Skills)]] topics:: [[Saying No]], [[Product Owner]] ![[Footer]]