KAJ JE HACKATHON?
Hackathon Hackathon je inovativen način vključevanja kreativnih posameznikov v iskanje in reševanje izzivov vašega podjetja. Vedno več podjetij se zaveda, da je, za uspešno delovanje v radikalno spreminjajočem se poslovnem okolju, Naši hackathoni predstavljajo odgovor na ne le inovativne izzive, s katerimi se podjetja soočajo, temveč tudi na vedno večje kadrovske izzive. Vedno več podjetij se zaveda, da je zagotavljanje proaktivnega kadra ključnega pomena. v radikalno spreminjajočem se poslovnem okolju. In ker je virtualni svet mladim precej bližje in se v njem počutijo bolje, smo skreirali tudi Online hackathon virtualno različico našega tradicionalnega hackathona "v živo".
Hackathon "v živo": 36-72 urni dogodek, na katerem sodeluje 50-100 zunanjih in/ali internih tekmovalcev, ki razporejeni v ekipe, ustvarjajo in ob koncu tudi pitchajo svoje rešitve na korporativne izzive.
Online hackathon: virtualni dogodek, z neomejenim številom tekmovalcev in s časovnico, ki ustreza podjetju (lahko traja 2 dni ali pa 1 mesec). Tekmovalci so razporejeni v ekipe ali pa tekmujejo posamično, da ustvarijo in na koncu predstavijo rešitve na korporativne izzive.
31 March – ongoing
Intergenerational Hackathon Simbioza
Date: TBA
#EUvsVirus Virtual Pan-European Hackathon & Matchathon
24 April – 1 June 2020
Virtual IT hackathon with MojeDelo.com
April 2020
8 – 9 February 2020
Petrol hackathon
Virtual Hackathon Mojedelo with company Petrol
AMZS
A series of international hackathons with the whole company
December 2018
Zakaj delamo hackathone?
Hackathon dvigne energijo in adrenalin ter spodbudi kreativnost vseh zaposlenih. Številni tekmovalci, ki obožujejo izzive, se zberejo z namenom, da najdejo in kreirajo rešitve, ki jih želijo videti v svetu. In to vodi v eno takšno izjemno energijo in pozitiven duh. Verjemite nam na besedo, ko vam rečemo, da je nalezljivo!
Si predstavljate prvi dan hackathona, ko še nimate veliko informacij o sponzorju (podjetju, ki daje izzive) in mogoče niti ne poznate ljudi v ekipi ... ampak že takoj drugi dan na odru razturate predstavitev, ko komisiji predstaviti potencialno profitabilno idejo?! To je hektična in stresna situacija, ki tekmovalce spodbudi, da premikajo meje mogočega in kreirajo neverjetne ideje,in poslovne predloge. Odličen team-building!
To je definitivno eden izmed razlogov zakaj organiziramo hackathone, ampak ni glavni. Medtem ko startupi in študenti obožujejo izzive in priložnosti, da rešujejo kreativne izzive, je zgodba na strani podjetij malo drugačna. Ne želimo, da izgubljajo čas in denar. Hackathoni podjetju prinašajo dodano vrednost internim inovacijskim procesom, ki jih vodijo. So nov način odkrivanja, načrtovanja in testiranja novih idej. Prav tako pa podjetje dobi podrobno analizo in priporočila za nadaljne korake od vsake tekmovalne ekipe. In nadaljnji koraki so pomembni. Hackathoni so ponavadi le začetek inovativne poti.
Why would you do a hackathon
Get numerous ideas or visions of potential future products outside of the existing line
Access top talent for internship or job offering
Evaluation of internal resources in order to build an internal mentorship network and upgrade company’s innovation processes
Open up to the outside world of young innovators & get even more attention for scouting talents (talent positive PR)
Benefits of a hackathon
The nature of hacking challenges promotes an out-of-the-box approach to workflow. Competitive environment, when followed by an attractive prize, helps bring the best solutions in a short period of time. For large organizations in particular, hackathons can be adapted to greatly accelerate the process of digital transformation. They are less about designing new products and more about “hacking” away those old processes and ways of working.
An internal hackathon can uncover latent talent within your organization. The event allows your employees to get out of their daily role and flex their creative muscles. Hosting a hackathon is also recommended if your company needs a different perspective on a problem that they have struggled to solve with traditional approaches.
Good teams usually consist of team members with diverse backgrounds which enables them to challenge each other and come up with new, innovative ideas. For that, they also need good communications skills. So, it is recommended to open applications for the hackathon to everyone (external and internal) and then form diverse teams to give them the best chance.
When hackathons are not only held within the company, but also open to the interested public, they turn into a promotional initiative. This can be used to source new tech talents, recruit programmers, engineers, graphic designers, and other sought-after profiles! Hackathons are the ultimate interview. They give you an opportunity to work directly with potential employees and see who is a good cultural fit.
Employee retention can be another beneficial aspect of hackathons held within a company. Stagnation and a focus on repetitive tasks only are a major reason for employees leaving the company. When presented with an opportunity to broaden their skill set, however, they are inclined to stay in the same company as they are given more than just the pay check. They’re given an opportunity to grow.
It is simple; hackathons are great PR and generate easy but great stories to tell. They also help promote products or services of your company to a broader audience.
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Testimonials
Inspiring, seamless and transformative would be a three word summary of my experience with Transformation Lighthouse. We hooked up with Urška and her team in order to introduce a new online recruitment tool to our clients. They provided not only knowledge and expertise but also a true understanding of partnership. Transformation Lighthouse went went beyond the usual call of duty in facilitating value creation for both the product and my team. Their approach is innately driven and as such highly infectious. Be prepared to be pushed and challenged for that is where any tangible outcome begins.
Maruša Grah, former Head of Strategic Marketing and MojeDelo.com Private Clients Service Division, Styria digital marketplaces, d.o.o.
In Petrol, innovation is well integrated in our daily life. We don’t just follow the trends but we rather create our own. Because of the wide spectre of innovation and products Petrol deals with, it is often very challenging to find the right people for the right position. We have already worked with Urška Jež in the past and that is why we again decided to collaborate with her and her Transformation Lighthouse team. We were searching for new UX/UI designers for our app and for this, we tried the new innovative approach they offer for employee/talent search – the online hackathon. Transformation Lighthouse did not disappoint. With their professional approach, domain knowledge, understanding of the employment market challenges, along with their vast base of young people, they ensured that we gathered a greater pool of talents than ever before with the very first online hackathon in Slovenia. We also received a number of brilliant design suggestions for our app. Now, it is on us to put the app out there and to the users.
Miha Valentinčič, Director Innovative Business Models and Digitalization at Petrol