World Congress 2026 Europe - Virtual Stage • Jul 2, 2026 • Session details

Same Words, Different Worlds: Who's in Control?

Christina Rohrmoser , Stefan Wöhrer

Why do simple requests trigger infinite edge cases for developers? Discover how applying AI prompt engineering to human conversations eliminates ambiguity and guarantees predictable project delivery.

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#1 about 4 min

Historical context of communication failures in software projects

Despite new collaboration tools, poor communication remains a primary cause of project failure.

#2 about 4 min

Friction between requirements engineers and software developers

Simple requirements often hide complex technical permutations that demand early clarification from engineering.

#3 about 6 min

How context shapes the construction of message meaning

Receivers interpret identical words differently based on their unique mental models and background.

#4 about 3 min

Strategies and training for improving team communication behaviors

Structured communication training and guided checklists can significantly reduce operations overhead and team friction.

#5 about 5 min

Applying prompt engineering principles to human team communication

Providing rich context to reduce ambiguity works equally well for generative models and coworkers.

#6 about 3 min

Using iteration and paraphrasing to verify requirement understanding

Enforcing a routine where the receiver rephrases instructions prevents misaligned expectations before execution begins.

#7 about 4 min

Planning and asking specific questions before writing code

Requesting explicit feedback options before implementation reduces expensive code rework and wasted resources.

#8 about 3 min

Comparing background context processing in humans and artificial intelligence

Building reliable common ground requires explicitly sharing the unstated background assumptions that coworkers lack.

#9 about 8 min

Actionable frameworks for effective technical conversations and meetings

Defining meeting purposes, exploring underlying project rationale, and formalizing next steps eliminates hidden assumptions.

#10 about 4 min

Implementing communication protocols to standardize team collaboration quality

Adopting rigid checklists and requirement playback routines removes guesswork and normalizes critical team feedback.

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