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How to Run a Hackathon that Spurs Real Innovation

IdeaScale

The following tips should be part of your hackathon innovation strategy: Get executive buy-in because, without the active support of organizational leadership, even great ideas have little chance of being pursued. Assemble teams that encourage mixing and working with new people.

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Design Thinking for Collaboration: A COOs’ Guide to Cross-Functional Teams Innovation

Tullio Siragusa

Recognize and reward collaboration: Reward team members who work well with others and recognize the importance of collaboration in achieving project goals. Encourage team building activities: Encourage team building activities like workshops, retreats, and other bonding activities to help team members work more effectively together.

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Building the In-house Design Agency

Boxes and Arrows

Bringing clients along can be a great team-building outing; many head office execs rarely get enough time with customers to talk about their products. The single best way is to support their development in ways that help others and build an ecosystem. Encourage white paper writing and presenting at conferences.

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