What are the simple principles to follow, to create an inspirational and successful innovation programme? Find out here.
At the bare minimum you will need staff to coordinate activities and availability from the staff that will participate in the programme. If the business is supportive, and the mission is exciting, then this is all you need. A budget on top of this will make things even better!
1. Focussed – Channel your staff’s efforts with a simple challenge. “How might we …?”
2. Regular – Set aside regular time for your staff to get stuck into the challenge.
3. Open – Remove constraints, and provide support.
4. Safe – Support boldness, and encourage risk taking and outrageous ideas.
5. Tangible – New ideas should be demonstrated by working prototypes.
The first place you should look for new ideas is within your own organisation – your own staff are the answer; you just need to set the right framework to excite them, engagement them, and to get the best out of them!
The FROST In-House Innovation Framework makes it easy for you to set up an innovation programme that gets the best out of your staff.
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Use these templates to help with business best practice:
Innovation Templates and Guides
Hackathon Rollout Guide – Getting Ready: Generate Excitement and Avoid Mistakes (PPT & Keynote)
From “green light” through to your event day, this guide helps you roll out your Hackathon. Avoid common issues, and get pointers for a great event.
See: Hackathon Rollout Guide – Getting Ready: Generate Excitement and Avoid Mistakes (PPT & Keynote)
Hackathon Task Checklist and Status Dashboard (Excel)
Keep track of your Hackathon Event tasks: This Hackathon Task Checklist is based on years of experience, and makes event rollout simple.
See: Hackathon Task Checklist and Status Dashboard (Excel)
Hackathon Budget Sheet Excel Template
Requirements and Costs vary massively between Hackathon events. Use this Excel Hackathon Budget Template to select which line items you need, and then to populate with real figures for your target Venue, Participant count, and aspirational format.
See: Hackathon Budget Sheet Excel Template
2 Day Hackathon Guide – Simple Step by Step – plus the mistakes to avoid
Running a 2-Day Hackathon – Use our Simple Steps and avoid common issues. Keep the event moving, and your participants happy!
See: 2 Day Hackathon Guide – Simple Step by Step – plus the mistakes to avoidUsing Hack Events and Hackathons for Innovation
Hackathon Rollout Guide – Getting Ready: Generate Excitement and Avoid Mistakes (PPT & Keynote)
From “green light” through to your event day, this guide helps you roll out your Hackathon. Avoid common issues, and get pointers for a great event.
See: Hackathon Rollout Guide – Getting Ready: Generate Excitement and Avoid Mistakes (PPT & Keynote)Hackathon Task Checklist and Status Dashboard (Excel)
Keep track of your Hackathon Event tasks: This Hackathon Task Checklist is based on years of experience, and makes event rollout simple.
See: Hackathon Task Checklist and Status Dashboard (Excel)Hackathon Budget Sheet Excel Template
Requirements and Costs vary massively between Hackathon events. Use this Excel Hackathon Budget Template to select which line items you need, and then to populate with real figures for your target Venue, Participant count, and aspirational format.
See: Hackathon Budget Sheet Excel Template2 Day Hackathon Guide – Simple Step by Step – plus the mistakes to avoid
Running a 2-Day Hackathon – Use our Simple Steps and avoid common issues. Keep the event moving, and your participants happy!
See: 2 Day Hackathon Guide – Simple Step by Step – plus the mistakes to avoidBusiness Topics
Template Types
FROST Innovation Framework
Hackathon Task Checklist and Status Dashboard (Excel)
See: Hackathon Task Checklist and Status Dashboard (Excel)
innovation implementation
Hackathon Task Checklist and Status Dashboard (Excel)
See: Hackathon Task Checklist and Status Dashboard (Excel)Three Horizons Innovation Framework
2 Day Hackathon Guide – Simple Step by Step – plus the mistakes to avoid
See: 2 Day Hackathon Guide – Simple Step by Step – plus the mistakes to avoidDeveloping a Plan for Action
Hackathon Event
Hackathon Rollout Guide – Getting Ready: Generate Excitement and Avoid Mistakes (PPT & Keynote)
See: Hackathon Rollout Guide – Getting Ready: Generate Excitement and Avoid Mistakes (PPT & Keynote)Related Business Best Practices
How do I make a business case for a Hack Event?
I work in an old-fashioned organisation. They are very risk averse. How might I make the case for a Hack Event?
See: How do I make a business case for a Hack Event?How do I plan a successful in-house Innovation Programme?
What are the simple principles to follow, to create an inspirational and successful innovation programme? Find out here.
See: How do I plan a successful in-house Innovation Programme?
How do I manage an Innovation Pipeline?
There are a variety of approaches to managing innovation pipelines. Here are some tips, information and templates.
See: How do I manage an Innovation Pipeline?
How much does a Hackathon Event cost?
We are planning to hold a Hackathon event. How much does it cost?
See: How much does a Hackathon Event cost?
What is the best Hackathon Event Schedule?
Our tried and tested Hackathon Event Schedule, to maximize your chances of having a successful Hack event.
See: What is the best Hackathon Event Schedule?What makes a great hackathon?
From the founder of BBC News Labs and the #newsHACK hackathon event series, some tips and tricks.
See: What makes a great hackathon?
How do you present a strategic plan?
A step by step guide to present a strategic plan in a professional format, showing all the important messages.
See: How do you present a strategic plan?