Hackathon 2013: The Anatomy of a Hack Team

Shutterstock’s third annual Hackathon is underway. Hundreds of employees have set aside their regular responsibilities for 24 hours (beginning at noon today), and formed dozens of teams to tackle original projects that will change the way the company does business. On Friday afternoon, they will present their final products to a panel of judges and compete in a number of categories, topped off by “Best Overall Hack.”

This year’s hackathon introduces a new rule that requires all teams to consist of at least three people drawn from across three different departments. It’s designed to give people broader insight into ideas and opportunities from others inside the organization. Although anyone can come up with an idea for a hack, it takes certain strengths, abilities, and focus to execute — getting the right mix of skills represented on a team is one of the most important factors in creating a winning hack.

Read more at Shutterstock’s blog: http://www.shutterstock.com/blog/2013/07/hackathon-2013-the-anatomy-of-a-hack-team/