Introduction To discuss empowerment in product management, I find it helpful to distinguish three main levels of decision-making authority, product delivery, product discovery, and product strategy, as the model in Figure 1 shows.
Level one represents the authority to decide how features are detailed and guide their implementation. Level two increases empowerment by adding the authority to determine the features and user experience the product should offer. Level three, finally, allows product people and teams to develop the product strategy including the value proposition and business goals.
