Dream! Hack! Build!

eBook Details:

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: WOW! eBook (April 30, 2024)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1835085334
• ISBN-13: 978-1835085332

eBook Description:

Dream! Hack! Build!: Unleash citizen-driven innovation with the power of hackathons. Leverage hackathons as a powerful catalyst for rapid innovation, empowering you to tackle your organization’s challenges head-on through collaborative engagement.

Discover the transformative power of hackathons with expert guidance from Ann, founder of the Hack for Earth Foundation. With a background in psychology and years of experience as Head Project Manager at Hack for Sweden, she brings unparalleled insight into human behavior and citizen-driven innovation, a concept she coined. In this book, Ann introduces the innovative Dream-Hack-Build method and guides you in taking action through the hackathon process and implementing solutions fast.

The Dream! Hack! Build! book is divided into three parts. Part I explains why hackathons are effective for innovation in today’s complex business landscape, showcasing real-world examples of citizen-driven innovation and how to use them to drive impact in your organization.

Part II delves into organizing a hackathon, emphasizing audience engagement by creating challenges with a deep sense of urgency. You’ll learn how to choose the right hackathon platforms, structure, and communication strategy, and manage hackers, mentors, jury groups, and partnerships to serve your hackathon purpose and achieve impactful results.

Part III is where you’ll bring hackathon solutions to fruition by designing a customized acceleration program grounded in science and established facts of startup success.

• Find out what makes hackathon a game changer in innovation
• Identify and tackle challenges in your organization by finding practical solutions
• Activate engagement among customers, partner organizations, and employees through an interactive and fun hackathon experience
• Leverage the Dream-Hack-Build method for enhanced organizational performance and brand development
• Customize your hackathon using the best platforms for your challenge
• Create a personalized acceleration program rooted in group dynamics and psychology

By the end of this Dream! Hack! Build! book, you’ll be on your way to becoming a business leader – a changemaker of the future.