Martin Wezowski

WE Develop the Future: WTF is Next?

What if your code shapes not just apps, but society itself? This talk challenges developers to move beyond tactics and start architecting a better future.

WE Develop the Future: WTF is Next?
#1about 2 minutes

Why developers must define their relevance for the future

Developers shape the future and must articulate their vision to avoid being defined by their past.

#2about 2 minutes

Articulate your vision of the future out loud

Clearly stating your vision for the future is the first step to making it real and understandable to others.

#3about 2 minutes

Use prototypes to make your vision tangible

Conceptual prototypes, like movies or 3D-printed food, help others see and understand your vision beyond just words.

#4about 2 minutes

Evoke emotion to connect people with your vision

Creating an emotional connection to a future concept, such as empathy for a robot, is crucial for gaining human buy-in.

#5about 3 minutes

Manage complexity by focusing on context over content

Instead of providing simple answers in a complex world, leaders should foster conversation and empower good judgment.

#6about 5 minutes

Embrace diversity and the value of being inconvenient

True progress comes from unreasonable people who challenge the convenient norm, fostering creativity and new ideas.

#7about 3 minutes

Shift from competition to completion in value creation

True value is created through collaboration and reinvestment across the entire ecosystem, not just within a single business.

#8about 4 minutes

Embrace constant change with foresight over forecasting

In a rapidly changing world, relying on foresight to navigate uncertainty is more effective than forecasting based on past data.

#9about 1 minute

Key principles for future-focused leadership

Leaders should balance plans with vision, risk with learning, and authority with empowerment to build autonomous networks.

#10about 2 minutes

Foster innovation through synchronicity and collaboration

Innovative ideas emerge from synchronizing thoughts by observing, networking, experimenting, and questioning with others.

#11about 2 minutes

Focus on augmentation and autonomy for human potential

Empower individuals by augmenting their abilities with tools and fostering autonomy, remembering to focus on "being" not just "doing".

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