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FedEx Days at Atlassian
Every quarter, we give employees the chance to work on anything that relates to our products, and deliver it within 24 hours – hence the name, FedEx Day. Been wanting to build that plugin, redesign that interface, or completely rethink that feature that’s been bugging you? You’ve got 24 hours...go!
Why?
- Foster creativity – When there’s no rules, anything’s possible.
- Scratch itches – Every employee has something that bugs them about our products, and FedEx is the time to tackle it.
- Get radical, dude – FedEx gives a spotlight and traction to radical ideas that might not normally be prioritzed.
- Have fun! – Traditions like FedEx Day help make Atlassian a more fun place to work.
What?
Some of the projects from FedEx Day are turned into features that go into production like FishEye's side-by-side diffs. Others were built for fun and learning like Atlassian Invaders.
How?
Want to start your own FedEx Day? Check out our FAQ and past FedEx Days. Plenty of other companies have, including Sonar 6, Six Feet Up, Ennova, and Snowflake Software. And it's not just companies, even high schoolers!
Dan Pink, giving FedEx Days some props at TED
The Winner's Booty
- FedEx champion shirt
- Possession of the sought-after FedEx Day trophy
- A pirate's booty of bragging rights and pride
What Can Happen in 24 Hours? Thursday Friday
