Self-Driven
Hackathon
Dedicated time to work on projects you're passionate about
Core Idea
A Hackathon is the concentrated version of innovation time. Over 1-2 days, members can freely form teams and work on any project they want. No restrictions, no approvals — just present the results at the end.
How to Implement
Format
- Frequency: Once per quarter or semi-annually
- Duration: 1-2 days (consecutive workdays)
- Participation: Free team formation, solo participation is also fine
- Theme: Can set a broad direction (e.g., "Improve User Experience") or be completely open
Process
- Proposal phase: One week before the Hackathon, everyone submits ideas and votes
- Team formation: Form teams freely based on ideas
- Development phase: 1-2 days of focused development
- Demo phase: Each team presents for 5-10 minutes
- Voting and wrap-up: Everyone votes to select the best project
Converting Results
- Good projects can be converted into official product features or internal tools
- Even without conversion, the experience and relationships built are valuable
- Document Hackathon results to inspire future participation
Tips
- Don't schedule other work during the Hackathon
- The focus is on creativity and teamwork, not overtime sprints
- Provide food and a good environment so everyone enjoys the process
- Don't let the Hackathon become a competition to showcase individual ability — the focus is team collaboration and innovation