Practical Application of the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM)

On this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West welcomes Professional Scrum Trainer Bogdan Onyshchenko to explore the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM). They discuss how APOM offers a holistic, principle-based approach for product organizations—going beyond Scrum to address team motivation, vendor management, strategic decision-making, and more. Bogdan shares insights on the importance of transparency, frequent delivery, and self-organization. The episode also gets into balancing prescriptive advice with flexible principles, understanding the “why” behind agile practices, and using APOM as a practical tool for improving outcomes and value delivery. Listeners will gain practical guidance on applying APOM in their own organizations and learn how this evolving model continues to support teams and leaders in delivering value effectively. Learn more about APOM. Topics covered: Defining the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM) Practical Applications of APOM Balancing Prescriptive and Principle-Based Approaches The Importance of Understanding the "Why" Operating Models vs. Frameworks

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Practical Application of the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM) is an episode from Scrum.org Community by Scrum.org.

This episode is 21:35 long.

This episode was published on Nov 6, 2025.

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