REIMAGINING  STAFF  ENGAGEMENT

December 19th 2024 - Park Hyatt, Jeddah

Congratulations ITFC Hackathon Winners

Congratulations on the winning team!

2nd place

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3rd place

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Harness the Power of Our Collective Potential

A hackathon is a collaborative, fast-paced and agile approach, working as a team to solve a challenge and build solutions in a short space of time.

Join the Hackathon to innovate together in a team using design thinking methods.

Co-create solutions for our future

The Challenge

How can we ensure that staff are more engaged in ITFC through new initiatives, products, and services?

Challenge Insights

Are you familiar with the 14 drivers of staff engagement? Your hackathon solution should address at least one of these drivers

I. Growth and Purpose

Empower staff to find meaning in their work and grow both personally and professionally.

Drivers:

1. Accomplishment: Recognising and celebrating progress.

2. Growth: Building opportunities for continuous learning and development.

3. Meaningful Work: Providing purpose, challenge, and respect in tasks.

4. Goal Setting: Defining clear, motivating, and achievable goals.

5. Strategy: Inspiring employees through clear communication of the organisation's vision

II.Empowerment and Balance

Enable staff to take ownership of their work while maintaining their well-being.

Drivers:

6. Autonomy: Providing staff with control over their tasks.

7. Freedom of Opinions: Creating a psychologically safe workplace.

8. Workload: Ensuring tasks are manageable to avoid burnout.

9. Environment: Designing physical and cultural workspaces that support engagement.

10. Reward: Ensuring fair compensation systems that motivate and support balance.

III. Connection and Recognition

Foster strong relationships, shared values, and meaningful acknowledgment within the organisation.

Drivers:

11. Peer Relationships: Building collaboration and a sense of belonging.

12. Organizational Fit: Aligning personal and organizational goals.

13. Recognition: Celebrating contributions in a consistent and impactful way.

14. Management Support: Offering empathetic and supportive leadership.

Agenda

8.30 - 9:00 AM: Meet your team over coffee ☕🍪

9:00-9.20 AM: Opening Ceremony 🎤

9.20–09.45 AM: Teamwork: Share, Brainstorm, and Decide on Idea 🧠💡

9.45 - 10.30 AM: Mentor Check-in #1 (5-min check-in per team)

10.30–12.30 PM: Teamwork: Prototype and Prepare Pitch 🛠️💻

12.30-1.30 PM: Lunch 🍽️

1.30–2:30 PM: Pitch Rehearsal (5-min slots)

2:30–2:45 PM: Final Submission ⏱

3–4:30 PM: Final Demos 🎤

4:30–5 PM: Judging & Awards 🏆

5–5.30 PM: Celebrations with light refreshments 🎉

Timeline

Why join the hackathon?

Acceleration

To create initiatives, products, and services that enhance staff engagement across ITFC

Co-creation

Unlock innovation capabilities through a workshop facilitated by external hackathon coaches.

Collaboration

Work in a diverse team from different functions across the organisation.

Prizes

1st prize

💰$5,000 

2nd prize

💰 $3,000

3rd prize

💰$2,000

CRITERIA

CRITERIA

Hackathon projects will be judged using the below criteria

Judges

  • Ahmed Jan

    General Manager, Treasury

  • Abdihamid Abu

    General Manager, Trade Finance

  • Muhammad Taimoor Chaudhary

    General Manager, Finance

  • Emad Attallah

    General Manager, Operations

Pre-hack learning

Pre-hack learning

Intrapreneur Learning Path

Prepare for the hackathon by watching these short videos

  • Lean Business Canvas

  • Pitching

Mentors

  • Ahmed Heshmat

    Division Manager

    People Experience

  • Hosam Sadeddin

    Senior Expert, Business Development.

    Trade & Business Development

  • Nahla Habis

    Manager, Business Development

    Trade & Business Development

  • Nijan Sharina Angi

    Manager, Org. & People Development

    People & Culture

  • Mohamed Tantawi

    Division Manager, Knowledge & Growth

    People & Culture

 

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