I think those refer to technical projects initiated by an engineer. In many cases I've also initiated product ideas that I then discuss around the company to get feedback and momentum with so that the PO will accept it into planning.
Yeah and that’s why I added the caveat that these aren’t exclusive to a PO. And I’m sure there are differences at every org. I’m a senior at a small org and _before_ we had a PO I did do all that stuff. Now that we have a PO I only do that sort of thing internally with our team when we are planning and prioritizing our work for other groups. The farthest up I ever sell have to sell an idea is my own Director and I love it.
