It might seem a little bit contradictory, however, Hack Days or Hackathons don’t have to be limited to pure technology companies who employ large numbers of software developers.

Hack Days can also be successfully run in predominantly ‘non-technical’ organisations, particularly if they are themed around a real problem space that encourages creative thinking, experimentation and collaboration. This blog breaks down an approach we took with a recent client.

Importance of designing and delivering the right Hack Day experience for your teams

Organisations are different to one another, as are teams, and the people that make up those teams within a company. Delivering a tailored Hack Day experience for your business is such an important part of achieving your specific goals and objectives as well as engaging with your staff by running a Hack Day event that inspires creative and different thinking. 

Hackdays, Hackathons, Hackfest, Codefests and More

Hopefully this blog will help clarify and explain what a Hack Day or Hackathon event is all about, as well as highlighting some of the positive effects it can have for your organisation and its staff.

What are the Benefits?

I've experienced many hack day events over recent years, and the benefits of running such events within an organisation are overwhelmingly clear. For executives looking at these events through a lens of uncertainty, you can be rest assured that they are well worth the effort.