Navigating the intricate relationship between product teams and engineers is crucial for the success of any project, especially in agile workflows where roles and responsibilities frequently intersect. This session, tailored for engineers, technical leads, and product managers, dives deep into the challenges and opportunities that arise from this partnership, shedding light on practices that promote shared ownership, satisfaction, and effective communication.

We will delve into the unique role that engineers play in fostering a productive relationship with product teams. Our discussion will cover strategies for facilitating open and constructive dialogue, empowering engineers to contribute their technical expertise to product discussions, and creating an environment where innovative thinking is valued and encouraged.

Specifically, attendees can expect to walk away with:

- Key Strategies for Enhanced Communication: Practical guidelines and examples from collaborative roadmapping and dual-track agile, aimed at strengthening the dialogue between product and engineering, ensuring technical insights are effectively communicated.
- Practices for Shared Ownership: Approaches, including effective backlog refinement techniques, to cultivate a sense of pride and accountability among engineers for the products they contribute to.
- A Product-Engineering Maturity Model: A straightforward roadmap to guide continuous improvement in collaboration, helping teams assess their current state and identify areas for growth, with examples from real-world applications.

The aim is to create a more harmonious and productive working environment, where engineers contribute not just code, but strategic value to their projects.