One backlog. One voice.
The Product Owner is accountable for maximising the value of the team's work. That means real authority, not order-taking.
The Product Goal
Owns
The longer-term objective the backlog works toward.
IN PRACTICE
One clear goal, shared.
Backlog order
Owns
What comes next, and what doesn't come at all.
IN PRACTICE
Can say no, and does.
Transparency
Owns
A backlog everyone can see and understand.
IN PRACTICE
No hidden priorities.
Stakeholder input
Owns
Many voices in, one ordered backlog out.
IN PRACTICE
The team hears one voice.
Source: Scrum.org / ScrumGuides.org: The 2020 Scrum Guide ↗
One backlog. One order. One accountable person.