All Hands on Tech

In an era of easy-to-use AI, everyone can be a creator, coder, and data scientist. Are we ready? "Citizen developers" are domain experts creating exciting and practical applications at work, thanks to a new generation of AI-powered low-code and no-code tools. In many companies, they are already unleashing tremendous value while freeing up IT resources for more complex projects. But how can firms take advantage of the abilities of these supercharged employees, while avoiding the risks posed? In All Hands on Tech: The AI-Powered Citizen Revolution, a team of data and digital pioneers show how enterprises can enable citizen development without squashing enthusiasm with excessive oversight. You'll learn from stories of successful creators across industries and job roles - all who have combined their passion, mindset, and expertise with a powerful set of tools that allow them to turn ideas into action. The authors explore three distinct types of citizens shaping the world of work today - automators, developers, and data scientists. They showcase the skills, personality traits, and mindsets that set these employees apart. They also explore how to align the incentives of citizen developers with the broader goals of the organization. All Hands on Tech shares the successes of major initiatives, and sets out a clear hands-on framework for how to launch, scale, and safeguard citizen-powered innovation while highlighting key forks on the road to excellence. Perfect for every employee who knows there's a better way. Perfect also for their managers, executives, and other business leaders seeking to unlock the full potential of frontline employees who understand the challenges that need to be solved. All Hands on Tech will also prove essential for the hundreds of thousands of IT professionals whose day-to-day responsibilities will be redefined by the continuing democratization of IT work.