In this episode of Lowdown on Low-Code, John Rymer and Rick Greenwald engage with Antigoni Kourou, CEO of NEKOD, to explore the critical topic of governance in low-code and citizen development. Antigoni shares her journey from engineering to governance, emphasizing the importance of balancing innovation with control. The conversation delves into the challenges of data management, the role of AI in citizen development, and best practices for establishing effective governance frameworks. Antigoni advocates for an adaptive governance model that evolves with organizational maturity and risk appetite, highlighting the need for collaboration between business and IT.

Takeaways

• Governance is essential for successful citizen development.
• Antigoni Kourou emphasizes the importance of balancing innovation and control.
• Organizations must identify individuals willing to digitalize processes.
• Choosing the right platform is crucial for enabling innovation.
• Processes must be established to guide citizen developers.
• Data governance is a significant challenge for enterprises.
• AI can aid in governance but also introduces new risks.
• An adaptive governance model can cater to different organizational needs.
• Collaboration between business and IT is vital for effective governance.
• Governance frameworks should evolve with organizational maturity.