World Congress 2023 • Sep 21, 2023

Unveiling the Dark Side: Navigating the Pitfalls of Digital Ambitions

Johannes Hansen

Digital transformations fail when leaders treat developers like factory workers instead of creative problem solvers. Stop sabotaging your tech ambitions and learn to build a healthier engineering culture.

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