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Describe a difficult decision you had to make as a Product Owner and how you approached it?

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Tthere was this one time I had to make a tough call about either pushing a release date back or cutting some key features to meet the original deadline. Our team was behind schedule due to unforeseen technical issues, and the pressure was on.

First, I gathered data on the features in question, looking at customer feedback and usage stats. I then organized a quick meeting with stakeholders and the dev team to discuss the options. We looked at the impact of each decision on customer satisfaction and our business goals.

After a lot of discussions and weighing the pros and cons, we decided to delay the release. This wasn’t easy, but it was necessary to ensure we delivered a product that met our quality standards and customer expectations. I communicated the decision transparently to all stakeholders, explaining why we chose this path and how it aligned with our long-term vision.

This experience taught me a lot about balancing immediate pressures with strategic goals, and the importance of clear communication in tough situations

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