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    Which conditions motivated citizen development

    Initial reactions from both IT and citizens

    Who embraced it and who resisted

    Which conditions seem to have been necessary for success

    Which unintended consequences have ensued

    How citizen development can fail

    How organizations are adapting

    How tools and platforms have attempted to address citizen development

    New approaches that approach citizen participation in novel ways

    About the webinar:

    Citizen Development as both an idea and an experiment, has been with us for about fifteen years. Throughout this time it has attracted many supporters who see it as a way to democratize technology and foster innovation. However, it has also faced some criticism from those who question its feasibility, quality, and security.

    WEBCON’s VP North America, Mike Fitzmaurice and Synergy’s Senior Solutions Consultant, Jason Blair were among the earliest proponents of the movement, and fifteen years later, they’ve both seen a lot and thought through even more. And they’ve got some observations and opinions to share.

    About the Speaker:

    Mike Fitzmaurice

    Mike Fitzmaurice has over 25 years of experience in consulting, engineering, marketing, evangelism, and IT management. Having spoken at countless international conferences, hosted numerous expert sessions and webinars, he is one of the most recognizable and prolific members of the SharePoint community worldwide, specializing in process automation and low-code development. His 11 years at Microsoft included helping launch the first four releases of SharePoint and positioning it as a development platform.

    Jason Blair

    Jason Blair is an IT professional with over 25 years of industry experience in a wide range of technologies. He is a specialist in designing, customizing, and implementing business solutions for Synergy’s enterprise clients. He thoroughly enjoys delivering top-shelf solutions with a consistent focus on best practices and an excellent user experience to help clients get the most out of their technology.