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.

Humans are becoming more technical, and technology is becoming more human. The world of work will never be the same.

Praise for ALL HANDS ON TECH

“My research and consulting suggests that democratization of IT development is a powerful tool to help companies digitize their operations. This book is a great addition to the sparse literature on the citizen development topic.”
― MARCO IANSITI, Harvard Business School Professor, Founder of Keystone.AI, and Author of Competing in the Age of AI

“The democratization of digital and data is a crucial trend that no company can afford to overlook. As developments in digital technology and AI continue to unfold, this trend will only gain further significance. All Hands on Tech offers a comprehensive overview of the field, along with practical advice and valuable insights on how to leverage these exciting advancements.”
― NILS KAPPEYNE, VP, Architecture & Data at Shell (formerly VP DIY Software Development at Shell)

“There is much talk on how application development will be transformed with Generative AI―the no-code, low-code, and traditional coding communities are all abuzz with how the future will be disruptive. Organizations that engage many of their employees in digital transformation will be more successful than those that rely solely on the IT function to do everything. This book is a well-documented and well-grounded guide to enabling digital transformation with ‘citizen development.’ If you want that broad engagement by ‘citizens’―and you should―this book is an effective guide.”
― USAMA FAYYAD, Executive Director, Institute for Experiential AI, Chairman & Founder of Open Insights

“There is no doubt that AI is democratizing how we build applications, automations, and models. This book is an effective guide to how to achieve that democratization while minimizing risk and maximizing value to the organization.”
―NITIN MITTAL, Deloitte Global AI Leader, Co-Author of All in on AI

“Workers are rapidly becoming AI-ready. Employers must rise to the moment and become citizen-ready. This invaluable book explores real-word examples, and describes how to equip ‘all hands’ to turn ideas into innovation. It’s a must-read for citizens and enterprises alike!”
― PASCAL BORNET, Intelligent Automation Influencer, Author of Intelligent Automation and IRREPLACEABLE