Mobilizing adaptive competences in hackathon teams

This paper aims at identifying the competences mobilized by team members in a Hackathon light of adaptability theory, through qualitative research with participants an event organized Public Ministry state Northeast Brazil to propose solutions combat corruption. The data collection procedures involved non-participant observation and fourteen semi-structured interviews five twenty teams that participated event. Five adaptive were identified: theoretical-practical knowledge; self-learning; problem solving; socio-emotional adaptability; situational leadership. findings contribute elaboration management people development programs open innovation environments.