Summary
In this introductory chapter, we have discussed how the hackathon tool can be reinvented as a tool for impact, creating changes for several levels of an organization’s functioning as well as creating real solutions to perceived challenges. We have covered how different types of hackathons can deliver different kinds of value for your organization and how the outcome can be valuable for your organization. We briefly covered how to design your hackathon for impact and how data can drive a hackathon’s purpose. These topics will be further developed in Chapters 2 and 3. Lastly, we briefly covered how your core values can be integrated into the hackathon process and discussed how this has been done in Hack for Earth hackathons.
In the following chapter, we will dive deeper into the prospects and possibilities of the concept of citizen-driven innovation to improve your business. You will learn how to incorporate your organization’s vision and purpose in a...
