Episode 6: New Wave - Ian Barkin & Professor Tom Davenport, Co-Authors of "All Hands on Tech" Video
From the Horse's Mouth: Intrepid Conversations with Phil FershtShow Notes
In this engaging episode of "From the Horse's Mouth," host Phil Fersht welcomes two distinguished guests, Ian Barkin and Professor Tom Davenport, both renowned experts in the fields of emerging technology, automation, and data science. The conversation explores the transformative concept of citizen development and the democratization of technology within modern enterprises.
Ian shares his journey from leveraging global talent and arbitrage in outsourcing to pioneering Robotic Process Automation (RPA) a decade ago. He highlights how the focus shifted from simply using people to digitizing and emulating their work, emphasizing the trend of technology becoming more accessible and thus democratizing its use.
Tom complements this by discussing his background in analytics, big data, and AI. He notes that while he has less experience in the automation space compared to Ian, his expertise in data science provides a valuable perspective on how citizen development is reshaping organizations. The conversation stresses the importance of balancing enthusiasm for citizen development with the need for proper governance to prevent potential pitfalls.
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