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Dream! Hack! Build!
Dream! Hack! Build!

Dream! Hack! Build!: Unleash citizen-driven innovation with the power of hackathons

By Ann Molin , Love Dager , Mustafa Sherif , Carolina Emanuelson , Dr. Kristofer Vernmark
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Publication date : Apr 30, 2024
Length 274 pages
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Language : English
ISBN-13 : 9781835085332
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Dream! Hack! Build!

Part 1: Why We Hack

Part 1 delves into the reasons hackathons have become a powerful method for fostering innovation in the world of modern business. It guides you through our reinvented approach to utilizing hackathons for meaningful impact, detailing the vision and objectives of citizen-driven innovation. You will learn what outcomes you can expect from using the Dream! Hack! Build! Method to address your specific challenges, and how to use a hackathon strategically to build your business and your company brand. You’ll explore how the three distinct phases – Dream, Hack, and Build – can be implemented to generate significant synergistic and impactful effects. Additionally, this section highlights the crucial role of core values and a massive transformative purpose, demonstrating how a hackathon can effectively display these concepts and align them with your target audience.

This section has the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, Redefining the Hackathon Tool
  • Chapter 2, Making Citizen-driven Innovation Work for You
  • Chapter 3, The Dream! Hack! Build! Method
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Key benefits

  • Learn how to identify challenges in your organization quickly by engaging people
  • Understand how to organize your hackathon to find practical and impactful solutions
  • Execute winning solutions through a scientific, customized acceleration program
  • Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Description

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. 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 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 start-up success. By the end of this book, you’ll be on your way to becoming a change maker of the future.

What you will learn

Find out what makes the hackathons 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 the science of group dynamics and psychology

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Publication date : Apr 30, 2024
Length 274 pages
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Language : English
ISBN-13 : 9781835085332
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Table of Contents

19 Chapters
Preface Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 1: Why We Hack Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Redefining the Hackathon Tool Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Making Citizen-Driven Innovation Work for You Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: The Dream! Hack! Build! Method Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Introduction to How to Hack Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Creating the Perfect Challenge for Your Hackathon Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: How to Organize an Impactful Hackathon Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Communication and Managing Hacker Teams and Mentors Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Partnerships for Success Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: External Communication and Social Media Presence for Hackathon Success Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Introduction to How to Build Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Taking Citizen-Driven Innovation to the Next Level Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Converting Hackathon Results into Real Tools Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Build for Earth Learnings – How to Make a Startup a Success Fast Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Glossary Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Appendix A: Appendix B Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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